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KZ650 (c?) Coupling / Damper Questions
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Now, I'm pretty sure what I need is Part# 42033-1004.
Here is the wheel I purchased.
My question is: What kind of coupling / damper should I look for, and where can I purchase this assembly at a decent price? There are many to choose from online, but I don't want to purchase something without knowing if it will fit or not. Also, if someone would like to sell these parts to me it would save me a lot of hassle and be much appreciated.
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On the front wheel, you will need a second brake caliper and brake line, a different splitter, a 5/8" bore master cylinder and maybe a couple other little things in order to use the twin front disk brakes becasue the "B" model only came with a singe disk. Ed
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650ed wrote: There's a lot more than just the rear wheel that is different between the KZ650-B and C models. The rear brakes are totally different. You will need to buy and mount a rear brake master cylinder and brake line in order to use the rear disk brake on the "C" wheel. You will also need to buy a "C" torque arm. You will need to buy a "C" swingarm or modify the "B" swingarm to relocate the torque arm mount to the top of the swingarm. There will be other items, such as wheel spacers, etc., that need to be dealt with. It can be done; and is easiest if you buy a "C" swingarm, spacers, etc., but there is more to it than simply removing the spoked wheel and installing the alloy wheel.
On the front wheel, you will need a second brake caliper and brake line, a different splitter, a 5/8" bore master cylinder and maybe a couple other little things in order to use the twin front disk brakes becasue the "B" model only came with a singe disk. Ed
I have all of the parts for the disc brakes. The front spoke had a single disc before, but I went ahead and purchased dual front calipers, a rear disc caliper, new front and rear brake discs, rear master cylinder/brake pedal setup, a dual front brake splitter, new sensors, etc. I still need to purchase new pads and some caliper rebuild kits since these are in rough shape, but besides that I'm pretty sure the only thing standing in my way is the coupling and damper.
But now that you mention it I'm not sure the spacers for the rear wheel will match up.
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Keep it together man!
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"Kawasaki KZ650 KZ650B KZ650C KZ650SR 1976 77 78 79 80 81 82 Hub"
Could someone show me a picture of the back side of the hub?
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While I wait for it to arrive, anyone know if I will have any trouble mounting the B sprocket to the c hub? And does anyone know if the spacers will work from a B rear wheel to a C rear wheel?
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Shows how much attention I pay. Also realized the seller is the same guy I bought the rear wheel from.
Lol.
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