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Creatively_braindead asked in Cars & TransportationMotorcycles · 1 decade ago

How to get a wider back rim on a 1976 KZ400?

I am working on restoring/customizing a 1976 Kz400. The back tire/rim seems to be extremely thin. Is there a way to get a slightly wider tire/rim on this bike? Ifso how? I also have thought of trying a KZ1000 rim. Would this work?

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  • Jon
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago
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    You might be able to go wider on the tire, depending on how much room you have between the tire's sidewall, and the swingarm.

    Source(s): Honda & Suzuki Service Technician Graduate of MMI (Motorcycle Mechanics Institute) Phoenix Az. 25+ years riding experience
  • Candid Chris
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    The rim isn't the problem exactly, a wider rim could be laced onto the hub but your tire size is still determined by the clearance around the existing swing-arm and brake system.

    You'll need to customize the whole rear-end.

  • strech
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    As said, you can have a wider rim laced to the hub.

    HOWEVER, you need to check fender clearance, swing arm clearance (as others said) and that the chain doesn't rub the side of the tire.

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