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07 Jan 2019 17:34 - 07 Jan 2019 18:42 #796372 by Bulletkz
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I just bought a 1980 kz1000 from a estate sale .
I'm trying to learn about it since the owner has passed and the family didn't know anything about it.
He was a motorcycle drag racer and the bike has a lot of aftermarket parts and lots of new spares.
It's name is bullet as it's engraved into the steering head.
I'm leaning toward a resto mod and would like a modern suspension and spoke wheels in a wider rim.
I'll be doing lots of research here.
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07 Jan 2019 17:54 #796373 by genxrider
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Welcome Bulletkz!

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08 Jan 2019 06:38 - 08 Jan 2019 06:49 #796390 by bluej58
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Welcome and congratulations,
that looks like a well kept machine, maybe you could consider taking care of the few things necessary to put her back on the road and ride a season while you figure out what you really want to do.
Fresh shocks , fork springs and new tires are a good idea, I can't tell if those are newer shocks from your pic but if the PO was a racer he may have already taken care of that.
These bikes handle great in stock form with just a few mods

78 KZ1000 A2A
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08 Jan 2019 17:49 #796425 by Bulletkz
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Thanks. That's my plan.
I was wondering about the shocks,carburetors and what some these parts are.
Compression tested it today, waiting for the tank sealert to dry. Hopefully starting it this week.

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09 Jan 2019 04:01 - 09 Jan 2019 04:27 #796436 by Patton
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Welcome to KZr!

Can't tell for sure from the 3 attached photos in your initial post #796372, but the carbs may be highly desirable "smoothbores" (popular after-market carbs which are no longer being produced).



In your immediately foregoing post #796425, the photos of the parts are not showing, and text on the screen says: "You do not have permissions to access this page."



Good Fortune! :)

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09 Jan 2019 16:45 #796456 by Street Fighter LTD
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Welcome to KZRider !!!!!!!!!


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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