KZ1000 braided brake lines (front)

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17 Oct 2011 06:04 - 17 Oct 2011 06:04 #483708 by Kapahulu
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My KZ900 has dual discs and calipers behind the fork. I imagine the fork and brakes came off a KZ1000 or a KZ900 LTD. The rubber brake lines are shot and I'm planning to buy a set of braided lines, probably from Z1 Enterprises.

Just wondering if someone else has done this recently and can provide the part #'s to save me some guess-timation.

The KZ is using the brake splitter on the lower triple clamp and it has superbike bars.

Thanks, Mike

1978 KZ1000, 1976 KZ900, 1975 H2, 1973 H1, 1973 H2, 1978 RD400, 1977 RD400, 1974 RD350
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17 Oct 2011 11:48 #483736 by 531blackbanshee
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if you call z1e i am sure they can direct you to the right lines.
just tell them what you just told us and they can hook you up.

leon

skiatook,oklahoma 1980 z1r,1978 kz 1000 z1r x 3,
1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!

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17 Oct 2011 16:41 #483803 by Kapahulu
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Leon, Z1 is my favorite place to buy parts for the KZ. In the past I have found them extremely helpful.

Lately, it seems like they are being more vague, giving me options rather than saying exactly what to order. I'm guessing that a customer was unhappy with an order and made a big fuss about it.

If anyone has ordered brake lines from Z1 lately and can tell me what part numbers, work, I'll appreciate it.

Thanks, Mike

1978 KZ1000, 1976 KZ900, 1975 H2, 1973 H1, 1973 H2, 1978 RD400, 1977 RD400, 1974 RD350
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17 Oct 2011 17:41 #483812 by 531blackbanshee
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i understand kapahula,sorry to be no more help.

leon

skiatook,oklahoma 1980 z1r,1978 kz 1000 z1r x 3,
1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!

billybiltit.blogspot.com/

www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/325862-triple-tree-custom-work

kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/294594-frame-bracing?limitstart=0

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17 Oct 2011 20:04 #483834 by andy9802gt
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Call Jim at Redline cycle in skokie, il. there is no guess work with him, the dude knows his shit. He might bust you up a little bit for having the wrong parts on your bike but he'll be able to tell you what you need to make it work.

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stage 1 head by Larry Cavanaugh
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18 Oct 2011 00:29 #483885 by z1kzonly
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Use Google, measure them, you will spend hours looking. They are sold by the inch. 18-19-20-21-22
Chrome bango ends screw together. 45-90-180 degree angles. You say you have shorter bars, that throws out stock.
This top line is only 10 inch.
I made these local from "classictube.com"

Livin in "CheektaVegas, NY
Went thru 25 of these in 40 yrs.
I SOLD OUT! THE KAW BARN IS EMPTY.
More room for The Old Girl, Harley 75 FLH Electra Glide,
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18 Oct 2011 03:27 #483903 by mtbspeedfreak
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Kapahulu wrote: Leon, Z1 is my favorite place to buy parts for the KZ. In the past I have found them extremely helpful.

Lately, it seems like they are being more vague, giving me options rather than saying exactly what to order. I'm guessing that a customer was unhappy with an order and made a big fuss about it.

If anyone has ordered brake lines from Z1 lately and can tell me what part numbers, work, I'll appreciate it.

Thanks, Mike


+1 on Z1E- give 'em a call, they'll do right.

2000 ZRX 1100
1976 KZ 900- Daily Driver
1980 LTD 550- Dalton Highway survivor!

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18 Oct 2011 05:58 #483912 by fxdl2051
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Just curious, anyone using Russel build them yourself brake lines from Dennis Kirk? Sound like they'd save a bunch of money and in theory be just as good.
ss^,Ken

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18 Oct 2011 10:47 #483934 by 531blackbanshee
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i have a russel stainless braided line on the rear of my z1r it has the black chrome ends and screws together with the banjo ends.
top notch stuff as far as i care.

mine didn't come from dennis kirk tho.

leon

skiatook,oklahoma 1980 z1r,1978 kz 1000 z1r x 3,
1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!

billybiltit.blogspot.com/

www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/325862-triple-tree-custom-work

kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/294594-frame-bracing?limitstart=0

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19 Oct 2011 04:39 #484061 by fxdl2051
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Do you know of any source for grey or black braided brake lines, along the lines of the Russel DIY set up if possible?
Thanks,Ken

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19 Oct 2011 17:44 #484165 by mark1122
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i ordered custom lines from Galfer. they make them up any color combo u want and send them to u . i got the carbon look black with gold fittings for my kz..

www.galferusa.com/html/p-bl.html

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22 Oct 2011 04:40 #484629 by fxdl2051
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Yes! That is exactly what I was looking for.
Thanks much,
Ken

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