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Just bought a 73 Z1 - what to do? 14 Oct 2014 17:53 #650670

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that bike it's beautiful, amazing job!

I have to ask, because Im considering a similar project. what did that restoration cost, ballpark number?
If I knew what I was doing all the time life wouldn't be any fun.

'80 KZ650 E 700cc, dyna ignition and coils, frame up restoration, daily driver
'81 KZ1300 A3 full restoration, custom big bore pistons, 1400cc 6 cylinder super bike
"77 KZ650 B1 - Barn Find, work in progeress
"74 Yamaha DT 400 Enduro

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Just bought a 73 Z1 - what to do? 06 Nov 2014 13:33 #653073

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I'm interested in knowing the ballpark price too. Also - can you share approximately what you paid to get the paint set repainted?
2000 ZRX 1100
1976 KZ 900- Daily Driver
1980 LTD 550- Dalton Highway survivor!

If it has tits or tires, it'll give you problems!

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Just bought a 73 Z1 - what to do? 06 Nov 2014 14:46 #653084

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paintworkz.com will answer your paint cost questions. I am also curious about the ball park total cost.
Jon
1977 KZ1000a1
Mesa, AZ
Phoenix Fighter Project

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Just bought a 73 Z1 - what to do? 09 Nov 2014 13:01 #653255

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Thank you for all the compliments. In Person the bike is stunning and correct and it runs perfect. There is no comparison to Paintworkz paint job and repo tank set. The paint is beautiful. I think Ralph wants $2000 now using your own body set. I bought this complete set painted form Ralph. And special thanks to Jeff and the gang at Z1 enterprise. You guys are the best!!!!
Cost off the top of my head

Bike with shipping from Colorado $3100
repo pipes $1300
Complete body set 73 tank
repo side and tail from Paintworkz $1800
Doner 74 z1 engine and complete
complete engine rebuild using
original cases $1000
Gauges and handswitch retso $ 350
Tires $ 200
NOS petro cap and emblems $ 200
NOS chrome fenders free
relaced wheels SS spokes rear rim
rechromed free
seat cover and upholsterer $120
replate all hardware $ 65
Chain and sprocket $120
new throttle and clutch cable $ 85
Aluminum polishing $250
The chain oiler set up was mine
I have several $ 0
Beer and cigs $500
other small chit caliper M/C
rebuilt kits plugs , oil filter
fork oil/seals tapered bearings
etc. $500

Estimated total $9590.00

Realistically theres a lot of little chit
I'd say $11K invested

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Just bought a 73 Z1 - what to do? 09 Nov 2014 15:48 #653262

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Thanks for the post Greg...as always, nice job.
Michael
Alvin, Texas

1982 GPz750
1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A

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Just bought a 73 Z1 - what to do? 24 Nov 2014 11:41 #654519

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GregZ wrote: Thank you for all the compliments. In Person the bike is stunning and correct and it runs perfect. There is no comparison to Paintworkz paint job and repo tank set. The paint is beautiful. I think Ralph wants $2000 now using your own body set. I bought this complete set painted form Ralph. And special thanks to Jeff and the gang at Z1 enterprise. You guys are the best!!!!
Cost off the top of my head

Bike with shipping from Colorado $3100
repo pipes $1300
Complete body set 73 tank
repo side and tail from Paintworkz $1800
Doner 74 z1 engine and complete
complete engine rebuild using
original cases $1000
Gauges and handswitch retso $ 350
Tires $ 200
NOS petro cap and emblems $ 200
NOS chrome fenders free
relaced wheels SS spokes rear rim
rechromed free
seat cover and upholsterer $120
replate all hardware $ 65
Chain and sprocket $120
new throttle and clutch cable $ 85
Aluminum polishing $250
The chain oiler set up was mine
I have several $ 0
Beer and cigs $500
other small chit caliper M/C
rebuilt kits plugs , oil filter
fork oil/seals tapered bearings
etc. $500

Estimated total $9590.00

Realistically theres a lot of little chit
I'd say $11K invested

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After


Haha I like how you included beer and cigs in the restoration price! Totally true though...! :woohoo:
2000 ZRX 1100
1976 KZ 900- Daily Driver
1980 LTD 550- Dalton Highway survivor!

If it has tits or tires, it'll give you problems!

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Just bought a 73 Z1 - what to do? 24 Nov 2014 12:23 #654522

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Nice work, I bet being up close , she looks like the day it came out of the showroom.
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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