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07 Sep 2021 14:11 - 08 Sep 2021 05:01 #854966 by Wookie58
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hi guys, first thanks for admitting me to the forum. I am based in the U.K. And have had a few bikes over the years but nothing since my last build 20 years ago. It's been the old story of time or money but never having both together. So the time has come to scratch that itch, everybody of a certain age has desired a big Z at some point but I was staggered at the price of the early bikes ! Especially as I was looking for a project base. Having seen some great builds on this forum I have bought a 82 KZ1000 ( not sure if it's a Ltd or CSR) but as I don't plan to use most of it it doesn't really matter. I try to use as many OE parts from a variety of bikes as I can for price and also I try and end up with a unique bike that "could always of been that way" I have included a picture of my last build (Harris Magnum 2) I know it's not a Kawa but hopefully shows that selecting parts that work together can give a great end result without spending a fortune (there are parts from 8 bikes and 4 brands in this) and I will be happy if my Z comes out as good as this did. I have a plan, some ideas of mine and some shamelessly copied from others in the forum, wish me luck
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08 Sep 2021 05:06 #854981 by Street Fighter LTD
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Welcome to KZRider. 
Nice project bikes
I fixed your pictures to be full size. Next time click insert all as a final step.
As long as you finish  your projects which you show to be capable of  you will get plenty of support here. 
A lot of bikes  non stock  builds never get finished  
Looking forward to seeing your vision take shape
Dave


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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08 Sep 2021 05:14 #854982 by TexasKZ
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Welcome aboard. It looks like you have a solid foundation to build on.

1982 KZ1000 LTD parts donor
1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough

www.kzrider.com/11-projects/620336-anoth...uild-thread?start=24
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08 Sep 2021 08:44 #854989 by Mikaw
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Welcome. I’m glad there’s no throttle, could make for an interesting ride with the current brake situation. Good luck with your build. 

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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08 Sep 2021 09:10 #854992 by ThatGPzGuy
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Welcome. This will be an interesting build. 

Jim
North GA
2016 Yamaha FJR1300ES
1982 GPz750 R1
1974 Kawasaki H1
1976 Kawasaki KZ400
1979 Yamaha XS650 cafe'
2001 KZ1000P
2001 Yamaha YZ426
1981 Honda XR200 stroked in an '89 CR125 chassis
1965 Mustang
1967 Triumph GT6
1976 Bronco
"If you didn't build it, it's not really yours"
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08 Sep 2021 16:23 #855011 by rstnick
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Welcome, looking forward to your project.
 

Rob
CANADA

Need a key for your Kawasaki? PM me

1978 KZ650 C2, 130K kms, Delkevic ex, EI, CVK32, PMC easy clutch, ATK fork brace, steering damper, braced swingarm, ZRX shocks, 18" Z1R front wheel.
2000 ZRX1100
2011 Ninja 250R - Wife's
2005 z750s (aka GPz750)
1978 KZ1000 project
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09 Sep 2021 08:29 #855050 by Wookie58
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Thanks Mikaw, I bought from a guy that restores classic cars that had been asked to paint the bike black. The owner couldn't pay so sold it to the painter. All the missing bits came with it in a box ( including a usable Harris 4-1)

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09 Sep 2021 17:09 #855088 by Mikaw
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Fresh paint is a nice bonus. Keep the pic’s coming. 

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
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Jimi Hendrix.

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