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Front Wheel swap on a KZ1000 to a Suzuki Katana
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19 Jan 2013 14:14 #568176
by kzkrazy07
Front Wheel swap on a KZ1000 to a Suzuki Katana was created by kzkrazy07
I have purchased a 1989-1996 suzuki katana front wheel. I just realized that the kz front axle is too large to fit the katana bearings. Has anyone done this swap before?
Need some info on what were the modifications done to get it on. I have stock kz1000 forks and front axle. I was told I need to machine down the kz front axle to fit through the katana wheel... Thanks
Need some info on what were the modifications done to get it on. I have stock kz1000 forks and front axle. I was told I need to machine down the kz front axle to fit through the katana wheel... Thanks
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19 Jan 2013 14:52 #568184
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AIR CORRECTOR JETS FOR VM CARBS AND ETHANOL RESISTANT VITON CHOKE PLUNGER SEAL REPLACMENT FOR ALL CLASSIC AND MODERN MOTORCYCLE CARBURETTORS
kzrider.com/forum/23-for-sale/611992-air-corrector-jets-
Replied by zed1015 on topic Front Wheel swap on a KZ1000 to a Suzuki Katana
I would avoid machining the spindle as you would probably cut in to the threads too.
Best to find some bearings that have the o'd of the suzuki hub and the i'd of the kawa spindle.
Best to find some bearings that have the o'd of the suzuki hub and the i'd of the kawa spindle.
AIR CORRECTOR JETS FOR VM CARBS AND ETHANOL RESISTANT VITON CHOKE PLUNGER SEAL REPLACMENT FOR ALL CLASSIC AND MODERN MOTORCYCLE CARBURETTORS
kzrider.com/forum/23-for-sale/611992-air-corrector-jets-
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19 Jan 2013 15:02 #568187
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1978 z1000 Streetfighter
1976 z900 Stripfighter (work in progress)
1983 Gpz750 Resto-Mod
1989 Vmax
Replied by StreetfighterKz on topic Front Wheel swap on a KZ1000 to a Suzuki Katana
As stated above, a bearing swap will be ideal and easiest.
Later, Doug
Later, Doug
1978 z1000 Streetfighter
1976 z900 Stripfighter (work in progress)
1983 Gpz750 Resto-Mod
1989 Vmax
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22 Jan 2013 11:29 #568643
by toad
78 kz 1000
wiesco 1015
29mm smoothbores
gs1100 swingarm
gsxr rear
Replied by toad on topic Front Wheel swap on a KZ1000 to a Suzuki Katana
I swapped the complete front end before.just saying might make sense for your application,could always go back to original when you want.
78 kz 1000
wiesco 1015
29mm smoothbores
gs1100 swingarm
gsxr rear
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