Need chain help for my 1976 KZ900 A4

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Need chain help for my 1976 KZ900 A4

27 Jan 2021 14:35
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My bike came with a 630 non-o-ring chain. I ordered a new 630 o-ring chain but its too wide and hits the engine cases.
I dont mind using a non o-ring chain if needed, but would prefer a gold one for my build.

Anyone have any advice on this?

Dan

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Re: Need chain help for my 1976 KZ900 A4

27 Jan 2021 14:43 - 27 Jan 2021 14:44
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Did you change front sprocket? I believe the factory sprocket has a flange that goes toward the engine. A flat aftermarket sprocket needs a separate spacer.

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Re: Need chain help for my 1976 KZ900 A4

27 Jan 2021 15:31 - 27 Jan 2021 15:34
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Look at item 31 on this diagram. its used with O-Ring chains. also check out your front sprocket as Krazee1 mentioned

www.partzilla.com/catalog/kawasaki/motor...rear-hub-brake-chain

EDIT, its also recommended that the sprockets be change when you install a new chain.
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
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Re: Need chain help for my 1976 KZ900 A4

28 Jan 2021 08:46
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Thanks so much everyone. It turns out the issue was the cap screws used to fasten the motor plate behind the sprocket. I had used a lock washer on the screws
which made the heads of the screws sit proud and hit the chain.

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Re: Need chain help for my 1976 KZ900 A4

28 Jan 2021 09:03
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Just for clarification this “motor plate”?

1976 KZ 900 A4 kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/613548-1976-kz-900-a4
1976 KZ 900 B1 LTD
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Re: Need chain help for my 1976 KZ900 A4

28 Jan 2021 17:19 - 28 Jan 2021 17:36
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Read the service bulletin 1975 Z-35!!!
You need a front sprocket with a rised boss and a spacer for the rear sprocket.







My 1975 Z 1 B 900 Project

www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/605133...ears-deep-sleep-mode

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Re: Need chain help for my 1976 KZ900 A4

01 Feb 2021 13:00
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Thanks for all the help. Yes those where the screws I was referring to. Thanks so much for the additional information.

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