1978 KZ650 wheels

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10 Sep 2018 19:18 #790699 by LexPaul
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Can I add alloy wheels from an SR KZ650D to my same year KZ650B? It looks like it might require a swingarm change for disk caliper mounting. Is there more to this? Thanks LexPaul

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1978 Kawasaki KZ650B2

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10 Sep 2018 20:44 #790701 by 650ed
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Other than the disk brake, is there a reason you are considering the rear wheel from a SR? In any case, there's more to it than just the swingarm. There's also the rear master cylinder that would need to be attached to the frame (welded) , the brake pedal, etc. Also, are you aware that the rear wheel on the SR is 16" instead of the 18" on the KZ650-B? I mention this because that will give the bike more of a cruiser look which may look a bit odd considering the KZ650-B seat, tank, etc. are not cruiser type items.

If your objective is to use alloy wheels have you considered using something that's a better match? For example - the KZ650-F used alloy wheels but with a rear drum brake, and the rear wheel is 18" like the B model. Ed

1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)
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11 Sep 2018 05:50 - 11 Sep 2018 06:55 #790710 by martin_csr
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No eBay APP ID and/or Cert ID defined in Kunena configurationUnfortunately, an 18" drum cast alloy wheel is probably going to be hard to find. You can probably use the wheels from a 650-Ltd, but it has a 16" Rr. Also, I'd guess you can use the wheels from a KZ550 & 83 650-CSR. The 550A has an 18" Rr, but the 550C & 650-CSR are 16".

Here's a new pair of wheels for a 550C Ltd.
$200T shipped isn't terribly high for new wheels IMHO, especially since it appears they have the wheel bearings.
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