differences in frames

welshphill · #1 PostAuthor: **welshphill** » Fri Jan 03, 2014 1:29 am

i'd like to know the difference between a '82' LTD frame and a '82' J1 frame.

there's a cheap ltd frame on ebay, would it be suitable to use on my J1???

i don't mind adding to it, i'm thinking rear sub frame as long as the major stuff is the same, i.e. headstock, engine mounts, swingarm, etc. are the same

ta muchly, in advance. for you're wisdom

mick znone · #2 PostAuthor: **mick znone** » Fri Jan 03, 2014 8:19 am

it will drastically reduce the value of your bike if you change the frame, but that may not be a concern to you. :wink:

Gus · #3 PostAuthor: **Gus** » Fri Jan 03, 2014 8:30 am

Hi Phill.

I believe the LTD has a different head angle so unless you want to build a chopper :lol:

I wouldn't use one.

Cheers

Gus

andyb1962 · #4 PostAuthor: **andyb1962** » Fri Jan 03, 2014 8:51 am

I also think rake angle is different !

garyd · #5 PostAuthor: **garyd** » Fri Jan 03, 2014 10:40 am

As far as i know, the kickstart Ltds used basically the same frames but from the J type onwards the frame had different geometry to suit the 'Chopper' styling.

welshphill · #6 PostAuthor: **welshphill** » Fri Jan 03, 2014 1:54 pm

thanks guys, the resale value doesn't bother me as i'll never sell.

but the steering geometry bothers me alot!!!

so bugger that for a game of soldiers

ADRIAN H · #7 PostAuthor: **ADRIAN H** » Fri Jan 03, 2014 2:02 pm

I was told once by I believe Steve Bateman,

Z1000 LTD 1981 onwards rake 29 degrees, Z1000 J has rake of 26 degrees, same as earlier zeds.

Redbeard · #8 PostAuthor: **Redbeard** » Fri Jan 03, 2014 4:54 pm

They also have lowered seat rails. I know of an ltd frame with v5 for sale if you are interested but they are quite a bit different to the J.

garyd · #9 PostAuthor: **garyd** » Mon Jan 06, 2014 9:28 pm

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KAWASAKI-Z100 ... 5af9e042d8

differences in frames

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