Converting '78 KZ1000A rear light from Square to Round

Converting '78 KZ1000A rear light from Square to Round 04 Jul 2023 07:43 #886809

Kawifan Topic Author Offline User Posts: 29 Thank you received: 0	Does anyone know if the early z 900 round light is a direct fit to the kz1000A models. I have a '78 that I would like to convert to round. I found the light on z1parts.net but not sure if it is a direct swap. 1978 KZ1000 A2A
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Converting '78 KZ1000A rear light from Square to Round 04 Jul 2023 13:03 #886823

Mikaw Offline Sustaining Member Posts: 4901 Thank you received: 1863	The fender is the same, so yes it will swap in, but only if you also use the round tail light bracket. Easy to tell the difference. The Z1 round has a round bracket. 1976 KZ 900 A4 kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/613548-1976-kz-900-a4 1976 KZ 900 B1 LTD 1978 KZ 1000 B2 LTD 1980 KZ 750 E1 Kowledge Speaks, But Wisdom Listens. Jimi Hendrix.
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Converting '78 KZ1000A rear light from Square to Round 04 Jul 2023 13:18 #886824

sf4t7 Offline Sustaining Member Posts: 409 Thank you received: 251	Don't know if it matters in this case, but the shape of the opening at the rear of the later tailpiece matches the rectangular shape of the KZ1000 tail light. Scotty 1974 Z1A 1015 welded Z1 crank Andrews 1X Cams Delkevic 4 into 1 The following user(s) said Thank You: Warren3200gt
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Converting '78 KZ1000A rear light from Square to Round 04 Jul 2023 14:58 #886834

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sf4t7 wrote:
Don't know if it matters in this case, but the shape of the opening at the rear of the later tailpiece matches the rectangular shape of the KZ1000 tail light.

Yep, and if you hold the lense upsidedown it fits the opening even better.

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1980 Suzuki GS 1100E
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1982 Honda CB 900F Super Sport
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1984 Honda Sabre 700
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Converting '78 KZ1000A rear light from Square to Round 05 Jul 2023 15:45 #886889

Kawifan Topic Author Offline User Posts: 29 Thank you received: 0	Thanks. I was hoping just the lense would swap over. Love the look of the round light. I'll have to bite the bullet and get the bracket 1978 KZ1000 A2A
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Converting '78 KZ1000A rear light from Square to Round 05 Jul 2023 18:56 #886894

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Kawifan wrote:
Thanks. I was hoping just the lense would swap over. Love the look of the round light. I'll have to bite the bullet and get the bracket

I do to, post pictures of how it works out.

The Rust Bros. Garage Collection
1974 Honda CB 550 K0
1975 Honda CB 400F Super Sport
1977 Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD
1980 Suzuki GS 1100E
1981 Suzuki GS 1100E
1982 Honda CB 900F Super Sport
1983 Honda CB 1100F
1984 Honda Sabre 700
1984 Honda Interceptor 1000
1994 Kawasaki ZG 1000 Concours
And more

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Converting '78 KZ1000A rear light from Square to Round 07 Jul 2023 05:46 #886950

ronnieV Offline Sustaining Member Posts: 373 Thank you received: 293	77 ltd1000 80 ltd1000 78kz1000a ,02 red zrx 12r, 94 cb1000 big one ,03 valkyrie (my couch) 65 olds 442 Attachments: The following user(s) said Thank You: Kawifan
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Converting '78 KZ1000A rear light from Square to Round 08 Jul 2023 13:12 #886986

Kawifan Topic Author Offline User Posts: 29 Thank you received: 0	I really prefer the round light. Looks really sharp! 1978 KZ1000 A2A
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Converting '78 KZ1000A rear light from Square to Round 09 Jul 2023 04:25 #887001

Wheelhop Offline Sustaining Member Posts: 577 Thank you received: 294	1978 KZ1000B w/ 73 body set and rear tail-light 1978 KZ 1000B (73 tribute) 1977 KZ1000 project 1976 KZ 900 1976 KV 75 1976 Honda Elsinore MT250 1974 Z1 900 project 1971 Honda CT70 Attachments:
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Converting '78 KZ1000A rear light from Square to Round 10 Jul 2023 08:41 #887052

MotorcycleMechanic86 Visitor	There are a few reproduction z1 900 tail lights on eBay for around $85
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