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79kz1000LtD 21 Jan 2015 18:04 #659318

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i have posted about this bike in several forums because it needed a little TLC.
Few thing bike needed and few things i ended doing.
Rebuilt front brakes , Change chrome light bucket to black , remove rear grab bar , Install aluminum front fork brace , install rear arm brake with a aluminum , Change out chrome handle bars with super moto black bars. Rebuilt 26mm carbs. Need to rebuilt the 29mm still, New seat , Rear Progressive 12 series Shocks , New brake and brake controls.
much of the items I had already from my 77 project.
How bike stand now









1982 GS1000sz Katana ( #15...17K Miles)
1982 GS1000sz Katana ( # 297....7100k Miles)
1978 Kz1000 Z1R. 10K Miles1
1978 kz1000 z1r 27k miles
1977 KZ 1000 A ( Project ) 54K Miles
1976 Kz900A4 (Red)21K miles
1976 Kz900A4 ( Red)7500 miles
1974 Z1 900 project

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79kz1000LtD 22 Jan 2015 05:28 #659343

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Im Liking it a lot !! Looks great. B)

Original owner 78 1000 LTD
Mr Turbo Race Kit, MTC 1075 Turbo pistons by PitStop Performance , Falicon Ultra Lite Super Crank, APE everything. Les Holt @ PDM's Billet Goodies . Frame by Chuck Kurzawa @ Logghe Chassis . Deep sump 5qt oil pan. RIP Bill Hahn

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79kz1000LtD 22 Jan 2015 06:02 #659347

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that turned out very nice :evil: !

thanks for sharin.

leon
skiatook,oklahoma 1980 z1r,1978 kz 1000 z1r x 3,
1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!

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79kz1000LtD 22 Jan 2015 06:25 #659350

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Gray, black and chrome. This bike looks great!
The gloss black engine cases and covers are very nice. Did you paint them or powder coat?
1980B4 1000
1978 Z1R
1978 B3 750

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79kz1000LtD 22 Jan 2015 13:25 #659410

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Very nice bike, the Ltd's are my favorite bike to ride.
I have a 1980 Kawasaki KZ750 Ltd. I bought new. I recently managed to get it out of my garage after 28 years and put it on the road again (2010). I feel like a kid all over again. Since I have acquired 3 78 KZ1000 Ltd, 1 1981 KZ1000 Ltd, and another 1980 KZ750 Ltd. Love the LTD's.

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79kz1000LtD 22 Jan 2015 15:37 #659417

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originally i had purchase the bike for the motor and carbs but it has grown on me. just need to finish the rebuild on the 29mm and done.

80B4...dont think its Powder Coat...paint came off purty easy from the side covers with sand paper
1982 GS1000sz Katana ( #15...17K Miles)
1982 GS1000sz Katana ( # 297....7100k Miles)
1978 Kz1000 Z1R. 10K Miles1
1978 kz1000 z1r 27k miles
1977 KZ 1000 A ( Project ) 54K Miles
1976 Kz900A4 (Red)21K miles
1976 Kz900A4 ( Red)7500 miles
1974 Z1 900 project

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79kz1000LtD 23 Jan 2015 05:59 #659455

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love that black kerker! :evil:

leon
skiatook,oklahoma 1980 z1r,1978 kz 1000 z1r x 3,
1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!

billybiltit.blogspot.com/

www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/325862-triple-tree-custom-work

kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/294594-frame-bracing?limitstart=0

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79kz1000LtD 23 Jan 2015 06:54 #659459

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Nice bike. Where did you get the fork brace?
Steve

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79kz1000LtD 23 Jan 2015 08:14 #659462

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Swest...
Bout of ebay along with the matching rear caliper arm.
1982 GS1000sz Katana ( #15...17K Miles)
1982 GS1000sz Katana ( # 297....7100k Miles)
1978 Kz1000 Z1R. 10K Miles1
1978 kz1000 z1r 27k miles
1977 KZ 1000 A ( Project ) 54K Miles
1976 Kz900A4 (Red)21K miles
1976 Kz900A4 ( Red)7500 miles
1974 Z1 900 project

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79kz1000LtD 23 Jan 2015 14:16 #659483

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That's a really sweet looking ride :woohoo: :woohoo:
The seat looks great too, I was thinking of getting one of those........any chance for a review on the seat? Also what are the hand controls from? they look pretty cool and fit the bike perfectly
79 KZ 1000 LTD
77 KZ 1000 B1 LTD (awaiting electrical resurrection)

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79kz1000LtD 24 Jan 2015 08:45 #659583

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Bluezbike
The seat pad is thin and hard...I don't think is a seat for long hauls. Also if you have a LTD tank you'll have a gap between the front of the seat and tank. Fit better on a A model bike...
As for the hand controls( clutch and brakes) bout off ebay from China.
So far so good...lever little short because the wiring from the switch blocks don't let the controls come together any closer.




1982 GS1000sz Katana ( #15...17K Miles)
1982 GS1000sz Katana ( # 297....7100k Miles)
1978 Kz1000 Z1R. 10K Miles1
1978 kz1000 z1r 27k miles
1977 KZ 1000 A ( Project ) 54K Miles
1976 Kz900A4 (Red)21K miles
1976 Kz900A4 ( Red)7500 miles
1974 Z1 900 project
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79kz1000LtD 24 Jan 2015 08:55 #659587

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That's the same kind of seat I bought from Z1. Yeah, had to add some padding. Hard as a rock. Will buy a better aftermarket seat cover when this one wears out. I wanted the seat pan more than anything else. Mine was shot after 40 years. Got my L control from z1partsinc.net. Will get the R soon. Good stuff but had to pay CA sales TAX.
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