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Originally Posted by nhgunnut
I would also consider a bigger 2 stroke but the H series Kawasakis are out because as much as I love them they called them they are Flexible Flyer for a reason and there is nothing like the approximation of brakes on a H2 to bring you closer to god.
My requirements are:
That it be chain drive so I can easily change the gearing.
A reasonable budget machine ( I don’t want to go 10k for the whole project minus paint)
Reasonable original brakes or a easily upgraded braking system.
Something that can be made to appear 70’s appropriate
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If you want to go with a classix triple, the front brake is an easy upgrade to the EX500 caliper.
http://kawtriple.com/mraxl/caliper/conversions.htm
I got a '96 EX500 master cylinder and front caliper off Ebay for $50 shipped for my '73 H1.
Here's a ton of info/specs on the Kawasaki Triples
http://kawtriple.com/mraxl/
Another option would be to put a triple motor in a newer frame. Some of the guys have added later model front ends and swingarms to H1/H2 frames.
Jeff