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06 Jan 2008 16:33 #188015
by KZQ
www.KZ1300.com
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1968 BSA 441 Shooting Star, 1970 BSA 650 Lightning, 1974 W3, 1976 KZ900, 1979 KZ750 Twin, 1979 KZ750 Twin Trike, 1981 KZ1300, 1982 KZ1100 Spectre, 2000 Valkyrie, 2009 Yamaha Roadliner S. 1983 GL 1100
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1985 ZN1300
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Very Nice!
Did you turn the forks around?
KZCSI
Did you turn the forks around?
KZCSI
www.KZ1300.com
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1968 BSA 441 Shooting Star, 1970 BSA 650 Lightning, 1974 W3, 1976 KZ900, 1979 KZ750 Twin, 1979 KZ750 Twin Trike, 1981 KZ1300, 1982 KZ1100 Spectre, 2000 Valkyrie, 2009 Yamaha Roadliner S. 1983 GL 1100
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1985 ZN1300
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06 Jan 2008 19:07 #188035
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Welcome. Nice ride.
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06 Jan 2008 19:26 #188041
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KZCSI wrote:
I have not turned the forks (not sure what that means) but I got the bike from my Dad (a gift!) and he's had it since the beginning of time. He never mentioned anything about that.
Very Nice!
Did you turn the forks around?
KZCSI
I have not turned the forks (not sure what that means) but I got the bike from my Dad (a gift!) and he's had it since the beginning of time. He never mentioned anything about that.
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07 Jan 2008 02:20 #188073
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Michael
Victoria, Texas
1982 GPz750
1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A
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Welcome KZ Man! Nice scooter! I think what KZCSI was referring to was whether you had leading calipers or trailing calipers (calipers in front of the forks or behind the forks). In 1976 Kawasaki had trailing calipers on only one model (yours). By 1978, all Kawasaki's had trailing calipers. The 1976/7 standard KZ900 model (A4/5) had leading calipers. Your bike is correct.
Swapping forks is a common way to retain the original brake configuration. For example, I have several KZ1000A1's. They have a leading front caliper configuration. My front forks were shot so I replaced them with 1978 KZ1000A2 forks (which are designed for a trailing configuration). In order to retain the original brake configuration, I merely put the left fork leg on the right side and vice versa. The caliper mounting holes are on the opposite side of the fork legs on 1977 versus 1978 forks. This allowed me to keep the original design.
Post edited by: Mcdroid, at: 2008/01/07 05:29
Swapping forks is a common way to retain the original brake configuration. For example, I have several KZ1000A1's. They have a leading front caliper configuration. My front forks were shot so I replaced them with 1978 KZ1000A2 forks (which are designed for a trailing configuration). In order to retain the original brake configuration, I merely put the left fork leg on the right side and vice versa. The caliper mounting holes are on the opposite side of the fork legs on 1977 versus 1978 forks. This allowed me to keep the original design.
Post edited by: Mcdroid, at: 2008/01/07 05:29
Michael
Victoria, Texas
1982 GPz750
1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A
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07 Jan 2008 05:17 #188083
by KZ Man
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Thanks for the explanation. While I have some motorcycle riding experience, I'm new to the KZ's. All I know is I love this machine and I'm going to do all I can to keep her in top shape and form. I have a Cylmers manual and another book that describes all about the KZ history of Kawasaki's secret project: New York Steak, including a chapter on the LTD. Weather here is supposed to be in the 70's this week so I'll probably log some hours.
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07 Jan 2008 21:05 #188214
by NickW900LTD
1976 KZ900 LTD (sold)
1977 KZ1000 LTD
1978 KZ1000 A2A
Pierceton, Indiana USA
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KZ Man, thats a nice looking gift!!! Definitley hold on to her!!! And Patton, thanks for that article!!!
1976 KZ900 LTD (sold)
1977 KZ1000 LTD
1978 KZ1000 A2A
Pierceton, Indiana USA
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08 Jan 2008 04:13 #188226
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Thanks for the article. I enjoy reading and learning all I can about my new 'addiction.'
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08 Jan 2008 07:42 #188252
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I have not turned the forks (not sure what that means) but I got the bike from my Dad (a gift!) and he's had it since the beginning of time. He never mentioned anything about that.[/quote][/quote]
NO WAY!!! I was here at the beginning of time and I don't know him!
:laugh: :ohmy: :woohoo:
BTW...Welcome 2 da Zone
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Dave and Janet
Great Lake State
1979 650SR
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I have not turned the forks (not sure what that means) but I got the bike from my Dad (a gift!) and he's had it since the beginning of time. He never mentioned anything about that.[/quote][/quote]
NO WAY!!! I was here at the beginning of time and I don't know him!
:laugh: :ohmy: :woohoo:
BTW...Welcome 2 da Zone
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Dave and Janet
Great Lake State
1979 650SR
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08 Jan 2008 07:54 #188257
by KZ Man
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Davenkids - that was before cell phones and the internet - much bigger world then!
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