RZ Fork Swap
RZ Fork Swap
Anyone ever swapped early model RZ forks onto an LC? I've got it almost done and have run into an unexpected complication. Seems the RZ forks are longer than the LC. The result being the speedo cable no longer reaches the lower mount.
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If that's the case, then lower the forks through the triple?
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Already done as far as they can go and still no go.
Only thing I can think of is the instrument mount is supposed to go under the triple clamp rather than on top of it?
I've got the old LC forks here so I should actually measure them and find out.
Only thing I can think of is the instrument mount is supposed to go under the triple clamp rather than on top of it?
I've got the old LC forks here so I should actually measure them and find out.
'82 RD350LC in '81 colours, OEM pipes, UNI filters
'85 FZ750
'85 FZ750
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Hi, yes instruments mount under top clamp.
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^^^Galant2NZ wrote:Hi, yes instruments mount under top clamp.
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Guessing your using the rz cable? Either way I think they all same length but as Galant said,mount under top triple.
Did you use the lc calipers or rz Pete?
Did you use the lc calipers or rz Pete?
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My speedo cable reaches no problem.
And the gauges are mounted above the triple. (incorrectly it seems)
It is an aftermarket cable though.
Did you notice yet that you will need a pair of early rz hose clamps for the caliper hoses as they bolt up with a fender attach bolt vs. the LC forks that have mounts on the forks for the caliper hoses.
And the gauges are mounted above the triple. (incorrectly it seems)
It is an aftermarket cable though.
Did you notice yet that you will need a pair of early rz hose clamps for the caliper hoses as they bolt up with a fender attach bolt vs. the LC forks that have mounts on the forks for the caliper hoses.
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I looked at it t today and you are correct.Galant2NZ wrote:Hi, yes instruments mount under top clamp.
'82 RD350LC in '81 colours, OEM pipes, UNI filters
'85 FZ750
'85 FZ750
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Neither. Have a set of Blue Spots on NK Racing adapter platesL.B wrote:Guessing your using the rz cable? Either way I think they all same length but as Galant said,mount under top triple.
Did you use the lc calipers or rz Pete?
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This forum really rocks. You guys are great.
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I mounted the clocks under the yoke and amazingly the speedo cable fits now. :)2smoke wrote:My speedo cable reaches no problem.
And the gauges are mounted above the triple. (incorrectly it seems)
It is an aftermarket cable though.
Did you notice yet that you will need a pair of early rz hose clamps for the caliper hoses as they bolt up with a fender attach bolt vs. the LC forks that have mounts on the forks for the caliper hoses.
Honestly the biggest issue is finding headlight mounts to fit the larger diameter fork legs. The 83 RZ headlight mounts are quite different and would look terrible on an LC. All the aftermarket stuff is universal, multi fit and kind of cheap. I happened to have a chrome set which will do until I can find something better.
'82 RD350LC in '81 colours, OEM pipes, UNI filters
'85 FZ750
'85 FZ750
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LC brackets will fit without problems if you stretch them open and use a longer bolt . That's what I did on mine with 1985 legs or you can useHooligan wrote: Honestly the biggest issue is finding headlight mounts to fit the larger diameter fork legs.
the 1983 shouldered ones , I think they have the same upper diameter as the LC .
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Ahh... I love dragging up old threads!!
I picked up some RZ parts from Redline Junkie to upgrade the LC.
I'm wondering what you guys did for handle bars after your swap? Switch to clip-ons like the RZ, or modify the top yoke to accept clamps and regular bars?
Also, what was done to make the LC ingition switch mount to the RZ top?
Thanks,
A.
I picked up some RZ parts from Redline Junkie to upgrade the LC.
I'm wondering what you guys did for handle bars after your swap? Switch to clip-ons like the RZ, or modify the top yoke to accept clamps and regular bars?
Also, what was done to make the LC ingition switch mount to the RZ top?
Thanks,
A.
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early model RZ top triple fits these forks and gives you normal bars and ign switch will mount to either, its the same base unit.
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