ZX-14 wheels?

[datsaxman@hotmail.com]

Clearly, ZX14 front wheel == ZG14 front wheel...the part numbers are the same.  Whole front end looks the same. 

What about the rears?  Obvious difference is the shaft drive insert vs. chain drive insert.  They are inserts, so not critically different.  Out with one, in with the other.   

UNLESS...the shaft drive insert is held in the hub by a snap ring...but not the chain drive...
Is that the ONLY important difference? 

Who knows??

Inquiring minds and all that...

[Rembrant]

UNLESS...the shaft drive insert is held in the hub by a snap ring...but not the chain drive...
Is that the ONLY important difference? 

Who knows??

Inquiring minds and all that...

Yes, the shaft/spline drive hub in the C14 rear wheel is held in place by a snap ring.

It doesn't matter anyway...the rear wheels are completely different, snap ring or not.

[datsaxman@hotmail.com]

Yes, I said that already about the snap ring.  How are they "completely different?
They use the same bearings, for one example. 

 
saxman

[B.D.F.]

 

Yes, I said that already about the snap ring.  How are they "completely different?
They use the same bearings, for one example. 

 
saxman

[Rembrant]

Yes, I said that already about the snap ring.  How are they "completely different?
They use the same bearings, for one example. 

saxman

Have you looked at the two different wheels by any chance?

I can't tell if you're serious or if your trying to set me up...lol.

[B.D.F.]

Me neither but if you hear a 'Here, kitty, kitty' run!

 

Brian

Have you looked at the two different wheels by any chance?

I can't tell if you're serious or if your trying to set me up...lol.

[Rembrant]

Me neither but if you hear a 'Here, kitty, kitty' run!

 

Brian

Funny you should mention that...lol. The neighbors cat "Missy" has been missing since Sunday, and they're still outside calling for her every evening. I think the coyotes ate that cat a week ago...lol.

Ya know, Ebay can be used just like Wikipedia...lol:

Saxman, have a look at these two wheels:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/10-2010-ZX14-ZX-14-ZX1400-NINJA-SPECIAL-EDITION-REAR-WHEEL-RIM-/190854311152?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2c6fcdacf0&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/KAWASAKI-CONCOURS-1400-ZG-1400-ZG1400-WHEEL-REAR-WHEEL-ROUE-ARRIERE-/271422067743?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3f3204141f&vxp=mtr

You'll notice that the hub on the C14 rear wheel is significantly larger...like 2" larger on the OD. To help visualize it, look at the spokes. The ZX14 wheels have spokes like a "Y", where all that remains of the "Y" on the C14 wheel is the "V".

If you want to look even further, look at the casting of the hub where the cush drive rubbers go. The ZX14 wheel has 5 sections, and the C14 wheel has 7. Forget about the size difference, the sprocket and spline carriers are completely different in how they engage with the wheel.

Yes the bearings might be the same, and they do take the same size tires, but that's where the similarities end.

Cheers,
Rem

[MAN OF BLUES]

Yes the bearings might be the same, and they do take the same size tires, but that's where the similarities end.

Cheers,
Rem

bahhhhhhhhh
there ya go gettin all technical and stufff....
they're both round....