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General dimensions
Topic Started: Jan 24 2012, 08:27 AM (170 Views)
bluezbike	Jan 24 2012, 08:27 AM Post #1
Posts: 20 Group: Members Member #272 Joined: Jan 9, 2011	Can anyone tell me what the length of the forks are supposed to be on a 1977 KZ 1000 from to to center of axle? and in fact is there anywhere that has information on dimensions of parts on this and other Z's - my Clymer manual has lots of info on bolt tightening torques but not on dimensions. Thanks, Bluezbike
Posts: 20 Group: Members Member #272 Joined: Jan 9, 2011	SEATTLE WA Parts of a 1977 KZ 1000 A


KidKawie	Jan 24 2012, 02:10 PM Post #2
Posts: 584 Group: Members Member #88 Joined: Aug 4, 2010	alot of times sellers on Ebay will list dimensions in the description. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1977-Kawasaki-KZ1000A-KZ1000-A1-Left-Right-Rear-Shocks-/280693365236?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item415aa0d9f4#ht_5397wt_905
Posts: 584 Group: Members Member #88 Joined: Aug 4, 2010	75 Z1 Restoration thread: Z1-B 2005 KX250 Race/Play Bike 1994 KX250 Showroom Restoration 1996 RM125 The Jersey Shore


mick z1a	Jan 25 2012, 10:10 AM Post #3
Posts: 62 Group: Members Member #154 Joined: Oct 11, 2010	i would have thought it would be very useful to have the dimensions from a known standard original machine available for owners to take bearings from, at least if to settle the mind about dimension queries.



KidKawie	Jan 25 2012, 02:23 PM Post #4
Posts: 584 Group: Members Member #88 Joined: Aug 4, 2010	Kawasaki lists some measurements in the part description in the microfiche. Not shock length, but usually bearing and bolt sizes, etc.
Posts: 584 Group: Members Member #88 Joined: Aug 4, 2010	75 Z1 Restoration thread: Z1-B 2005 KX250 Race/Play Bike 1994 KX250 Showroom Restoration 1996 RM125 The Jersey Shore


RoyBean	Jan 25 2012, 03:40 PM Post #5
Posts: 485 Group: Members Member #4 Joined: Jun 21, 2010	I would also like to know the length of front forks as I have a set of lowered forks to sell on eBay and would have to answer a lot of questions of how much they would lower bikes. Roy
Posts: 485 Group: Members Member #4 Joined: Jun 21, 2010	http://www.vintagebikeforum.org/ I live in Sedalia, Kentucky. I have lots of friends/mates all over the world. I can foward parts to you in Oz or where ever.


Mcdroid	Jan 25 2012, 05:31 PM Post #6
Posts: 560 Group: Members Member #28 Joined: Jun 25, 2010	Specifically, what lengths do you need? Total length, fork tubes, lower forks?
	South of Houston, Texas, USA KZ1000A1 (X2); KZ750R1; KZ1100B2; Z2A


bluezbike	Jan 25 2012, 10:02 PM Post #7
Posts: 20 Group: Members Member #272 Joined: Jan 9, 2011	Hi McDroid, looking to know what the original total length from top of fork to center of axle is supposed to be, I am building up a resto-mod style 77 KZ 1000 and I want to find out what newer style forks would fit well on the bike. My current options are forks from a 91 Suzuki GSX Ninja at 31.5" or from a ZX9R at 29". I am worried that the the ZX9R ones might be a little short but they are the later ones from 2002 with standard (ie. not upside down style) fork outers. They would be my top preference with tubes measuring 46 mm. I will also need to get a rear swingarm too as I am starting off with just a frame, forks, half an engine and wheels at the moment. Many thanks, Bluezbike
Posts: 20 Group: Members Member #272 Joined: Jan 9, 2011	SEATTLE WA Parts of a 1977 KZ 1000 A


Mcdroid	Jan 26 2012, 08:34 AM Post #8
Posts: 560 Group: Members Member #28 Joined: Jun 25, 2010	bluezbike Jan 25 2012, 10:02 PM Hi McDroid, looking to know what the original total length from top of fork to center of axle is supposed to be, I am building up a resto-mod style 77 KZ 1000 and I want to find out what newer style forks would fit well on the bike. My current options are forks from a 91 Suzuki GSX Ninja at 31.5" or from a ZX9R at 29". I am worried that the the ZX9R ones might be a little short but they are the later ones from 2002 with standard (ie. not upside down style) fork outers. They would be my top preference with tubes measuring 46 mm. I will also need to get a rear swingarm too as I am starting off with just a frame, forks, half an engine and wheels at the moment. Many thanks, Bluezbike As it turns out, I have two sets of KZ1000A2 (1978) forks for my two KZ1000A1s. The 1978 are dimensionally identical to the 1977 forks, except that they are designed for trailing disks (1978) rather than leading disks (1977). Unsprung (off the bike) the assembled fork is 30 3/4 inches (aka 780mm) in length.
	South of Houston, Texas, USA KZ1000A1 (X2); KZ750R1; KZ1100B2; Z2A


bluezbike	Jan 26 2012, 07:33 PM Post #9
Posts: 20 Group: Members Member #272 Joined: Jan 9, 2011	Thank you McDroid, looks like the 29" zx9r's will work, can't wait to star mocking this bike up. Many thanks, Bluezbike
Posts: 20 Group: Members Member #272 Joined: Jan 9, 2011	SEATTLE WA Parts of a 1977 KZ 1000 A


RoyBean	Jan 27 2012, 02:46 PM Post #10
Posts: 485 Group: Members Member #4 Joined: Jun 21, 2010	Thanks for measuring the forks. Roy
Posts: 485 Group: Members Member #4 Joined: Jun 21, 2010	http://www.vintagebikeforum.org/ I live in Sedalia, Kentucky. I have lots of friends/mates all over the world. I can foward parts to you in Oz or where ever.


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