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1980 KZ 1300 Touring 7 years 2 months ago #15290

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I would like to know if the 1980 KZ 1300 (touring frame) is the same for all KZ 1300s? I am considering turning my bike into a sport model with only the front fairing cowl to be used. Mike

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1980 KZ 1300 Touring 7 years 2 months ago #15291

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There are 4 brackets on the rear of the frame that need some rework. A few members have made the changes. One member (can't remember who) fabbed up and added 2 brackets so that he could change his A2 back and forth to a B2. Basically, the front mount brackets for the tail section need to be moved forward? about an inch. The brackets for the turn signals need to be fabbed up and installed UNLESS you opt for the European tailight mount bracket which has the signal mounts incorporated in to it.
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1980 KZ 1300 Touring 7 years 2 months ago #15293

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Well ...I am going to have to think about that for a while..... The brackets you speak of ...our they for seat or what? I have a manual coming soon so I can see what you are talking about. Thanks Kawboy...

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Have a look at this post. It shows the A2 brackets.
www.kz1300.com/index.php/forum/suspensio...l-advice-please#5374

AS far as the seat brackets - no changes required. Just pull the pins and change out the seat.
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Will a A seat fit the touring with the rear bags still on? :unsure:

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1980 KZ 1300 Touring 7 years 2 months ago #15356

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I did the mods to swap mine between A2 and B2.

I don't think you can use the A model seat and keep the luggage because of where the luggage frame mounts to rear seat. Also the shocks for the rear trunk/top-box go down to the rear mudguard
1980 KZ1300 B2 Touring/A2
1990 ZZ-R1100 C1
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