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18 Aug 2014 21:32 #644412 by kzdcw
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77' KZ1000A like to upgrade to dual front disks. Besides additional caliper, would I be able to use little later disk brakes that are slotted from i.e.. 79' LTD 1000? I like the look of slotted brakes but don't the disk diameter of the LTD's or bolt pattern? Any advice would be greatly appreciated !!!
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18 Aug 2014 22:07 #644418 by PLUMMEN
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They will bolt right on. :)
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19 Aug 2014 02:42 #644434 by kzdcw
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Plummen, Looks like they would. So I'm assuming the overall width of the disc and the overall height where it bolts to the wheel hub is the same? Now do I need another front wheel hub? Also, still want to use the front brake switch splitter, can I reuse mine and run 2 separate brake lines of the bottom to each caliper?
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19 Aug 2014 07:40 #644448 by HBKwaka
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I bet you could find a KZP with dual fronts pretty cheap. Check out the parting out thread.

kzrider.com/forum/23-for-sale/595364-kz1000-police-parting-out

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19 Aug 2014 07:49 - 19 Aug 2014 08:07 #644450 by kzdcw
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I'm not sure on the bolt pattern or the diameter of the disc's to keep everything in line with my 77'? It appears from the pictures the the brakes have a wide bolt pattern with the mag wheels and that wouldn't work.
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19 Aug 2014 08:55 #644455 by PLUMMEN
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HBKwaka wrote: I bet you could find a KZP with dual fronts pretty cheap. Check out the parting out thread.

kzrider.com/forum/23-for-sale/595364-kz1000-police-parting-out

It would have to be a 76-80,sometime after 1980 they switched rotors and other parts. :)
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19 Aug 2014 08:59 #644456 by PLUMMEN
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kzdcw wrote: I'm not sure on the bolt pattern or the diameter of the disc's to keep everything in line with my 77'? It appears from the pictures the the brakes have a wide bolt pattern with the mag wheels and that wouldn't work.

Send a pm to kz10006,he should have everything you need to bolt them to your stock wheels. :)
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19 Aug 2014 11:05 #644465 by kzdcw
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Already have been in contact with Brian. Great person to deal with :)
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19 Aug 2014 11:17 #644466 by floivanus
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The police bikes also have beefier forks and a wider front axle, trees etc.
After 81 or so, IIRC, but I never look up police bike parts to be honest
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19 Aug 2014 12:17 #644473 by kzdcw
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I'll just probably use a couple of cross drilled rotors of the LTD or something similar. Know Master Cylinder choice. Not sure there ???
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19 Aug 2014 12:26 #644474 by floivanus
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Anything with a 5/8" bore should be good for dual disc setup, can get a new one on ebay for the cost of a rebuild kit typically
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19 Aug 2014 12:32 #644475 by kzdcw
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So that means I can my stock 5/8" bore single disc master cylinder off my 77' KZ1000A ? I thought going to dual discs up front you would need a smaller bore Master Cylinder ???
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