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re: kz750 ltd h2 1981 - forks overhaul
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23 Jan 2012 17:29 #499643
by steelhorseangel
Angel
Restore, Wrench & Ride!
Brought up with Dad, brother, all riders!
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kz750 ltd h2 1981 - forks overhaul was created by steelhorseangel
hi kzr's
q)
just found out that my fork springs are the wrong ones.
is it a complicated job to upgrade the springs to progressive ones and seals please?
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does the kz750 ltd h2 1981 have fork gators as standard.
many thanks for your advice!
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Angel
q)
just found out that my fork springs are the wrong ones.
is it a complicated job to upgrade the springs to progressive ones and seals please?
q2)
does the kz750 ltd h2 1981 have fork gators as standard.
many thanks for your advice!
regards
Angel
Angel
Restore, Wrench & Ride!
Brought up with Dad, brother, all riders!
Our Dad (Eric) taught us both simple mechanics
before he went to the happy hunting ground, too soon (44)
My KZ is now called Eric and he will ride and protect me!
x God Bless x
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23 Jan 2012 17:52 - 24 Jan 2012 21:42 #499649
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No eBay APP ID and/or Cert ID defined in Kunena configurationNo gators. The springs and seals can be replaced by one who has medium mechanical ability and appropriate tools. IMO the 2 most important tools you will need are the Kawasaki Service Manual and a quality torque wrench to make sure you do the job correctly. You really don't want anything going wrong with the front fork or wheel when you're tooling down the road at 70 mph. Here's one of the manuals that covers the KZ750-H2 model, there are others on eBay as well. Be sure to get one that covers your exact year and model. You will find yourself using the manual for a million things; they are really important to have. Ed
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23 Jan 2012 18:49 - 19 Feb 2013 13:53 #499659
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23 Jan 2012 19:16 #499669
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May wrap a cloth around the open fork drain holes to minimize oil spray while initially pumping the forks to remove the old oil.
Better to attempt removing the allen head bolt before removing the fork caps (so as to maintain spring pressure), and the bolt might come loose without needing to use the special tool.
Be sure to loosen the top fork clamp before attempting to remove the cap.
Good Fortune!
Better to attempt removing the allen head bolt before removing the fork caps (so as to maintain spring pressure), and the bolt might come loose without needing to use the special tool.
Be sure to loosen the top fork clamp before attempting to remove the cap.
Good Fortune!
1973 Z1
KZ900 LTD
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23 Jan 2012 22:45 - 19 Feb 2013 13:53 #499713
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