Need bottom mount headlight bracket for 79 KZ650 B

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Need bottom mount headlight bracket for 79 KZ650 B

20 Mar 2008 02:30
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I have a 79 KZ650 B3. Stock came with a giant headlight with side mounts. I would like to install an aftermarket bottom mount headlight. Is there anything that will bolt right on from another make/ model/ year? Or anyone else found a cheap & creative solution for a bottom mount bracket? Thanks.

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Re: Need bottom mount headlight bracket for 79 KZ650 B

03 Apr 2008 21:59
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anyone have any ideas? post a photo if so.

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Re: Need bottom mount headlight bracket for 79 KZ650 B

04 Apr 2012 03:27
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i have the same question...anyone have any solutions?

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Re: Need bottom mount headlight bracket for 79 KZ650 B

04 Apr 2012 07:47
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The best solution I would be able to come up with is to use the mounting setup from a 650 SR or 650 LTD. It is a less noticeable type of bracket being made of chromed steel round stock and does not cover the fork tubes between the upper and lower trees.
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Re: Need bottom mount headlight bracket for 79 KZ650 B

04 Apr 2012 12:53 - 04 Apr 2012 12:56
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I have both of those side mount styles in the garage if you want a comparison shot.

Another good looking side mount option is those ebay brackets for about $15-20. They say for 32-36mm forks but the 36" is a little fat for a perfect fit. I ended up using them and replacing the side bolts with mini stalk blinkers, looks very clean IMO. Too bad the LEDs won't work on the bikes electrical system so I have incandescent ones coming. I personally love the 7" rounds, you can put a fancy Miata lens in it, I got some with a LED halo (which may not actually work if the blinkers are any indicator (pun intended)).

If you must go bottom mount I wouldn't think it would be hard to bend up a little bracket to bolt to the mount for the KAWASAKI chrome bar under the headlight.
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