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03 Sep 2020 09:23 #834296 by perrito
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Hey guys, I'm new the the forum here so doing the introduction thing. I'm fairly new to Kawasaki bikes but have dabbled in old CB750's and own a couple old HD's. I recently acquired a 1978 Z1R-TC from a family member. It's been sitting since 1991 but is mostly complete and ran when it was garaged. Family member i got it from is the original owner. I'm in the process of tearing down the obvious things ( siezed brakes etc). I'll be asking lots of questions here- appreciate any help!
Mike
Vancouver, BC
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03 Sep 2020 10:51 #834303 by Mikaw
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Welcome. You have some really nice family. Nice looking bike

1976 KZ 900 A4 kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/613548-1976-kz-900-a4
1976 KZ 900 B1 LTD
1978 KZ 1000 B2 LTD
1980 KZ 750 E1
Kowledge Speaks, But Wisdom Listens.
Jimi Hendrix.

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03 Sep 2020 13:11 #834312 by DOHC
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That's super cool. Do you know if it's an original Z1R-TC or was the turbo kit added later? Just so you know, real TCs are very rare. They only did 500 conversions.

I can help with all the standard Z1R stuff, but I don't know much about the turbos.

For the TC, some came in Z1R blue and some repainted in black. If you plan to repaint with the Black Molly graphics, you can get reproductions here:
www.diablocycle.com/KZ1000-Z1-R-TC-Turbo...plete-Decal-Set.html

Here are some better pictures:
www.bonhams.com/auctions/25580/lot/189/

'78 Z1-R in blue , '78 Z1-R in black, '78 Z1-R in pieces
My dad's '74 Z1
'00 ZRX1100

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03 Sep 2020 13:40 - 03 Sep 2020 13:43 #834316 by 650ed
Replied by 650ed on topic Hi eh
In case you are not aware of it - use Japanese Industrial Standard (JIS) screwdrivers (NOT Phillips) on the Kawasaki crosshead screws. I know they look like Phillips, but using Phillips screwdrivers on them WILL wreck them because the Phillips tips will not seat properly. In fact, Phillips screws and screwdrivers were intentionally design to cam out as this was helpful in the manufacturing process, but they cam out much worse on JIS screws and damage the screw heads. If you need more info on JIS drivers just ask. Phillips screwdriver tips can be easily modified to the JIS standard. Ed



Modified Phillips Screwdriver Tip


1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)
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03 Sep 2020 16:18 #834328 by mopguy
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Welcome from T.O. This is the site where you want to ask for help. Nice bike you have.

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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