Greetings from the Sooner State
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Joined: Apr 2009
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From: Norman, Ok
Greetings from the Sooner State
Hello all! I am a rider from Norman, Oklahoma. I am not normally a Kawasaki guy but I have owned one in the past. I am hoping you all will be able to help me with some wrenching problems I am having. There seems to be a lot of highly capable bike mechanics on here and I'd be glad of your help. I am about to get busy fixing a friends '87 KZ305 LTD. I hope you all can help.
I don't know if you guys like other bikes posted here but I'd like to share some pictures of my current ride - a '99 Honda CB750 Nighthawk; she's my favorite.
Glad to be here.
I don't know if you guys like other bikes posted here but I'd like to share some pictures of my current ride - a '99 Honda CB750 Nighthawk; she's my favorite.
Glad to be here.
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From: Clarksville, OH
If you're riding; it's all good. Welcome to the forums.
What kinds of problems with the LTD?
(Might want to consider a fork brace on your Nighthawk. I always found the chassis to be a little wiggly in the twisties, at least on the old "F" series.)
What kinds of problems with the LTD?
(Might want to consider a fork brace on your Nighthawk. I always found the chassis to be a little wiggly in the twisties, at least on the old "F" series.)
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From: Norman, Ok
It's funny you mention that, my bike is a little wiggly through the squigglies. Also at around 30mph it gets a little shimmy if you take your hands off the bars. Would a fork brace help fix these issues?
I found this fork brace but I couldn't really find any others.
I found this fork brace but I couldn't really find any others.
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Joined: May 2007
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From: Clarksville, OH
Yep. That's probably least invasive. You can also pull the headstock (triple) and put in fresh bearings, as well as fresh springs in the forks.
Your front tire is a wealth of information on this (and similar) bike. Watch for cupping, uneven wear, etc. and maintain good tire pressure. Tank slappers are not funny at any speed.
Your front tire is a wealth of information on this (and similar) bike. Watch for cupping, uneven wear, etc. and maintain good tire pressure. Tank slappers are not funny at any speed.
