1982 KZ1000 Project

Hey everyone. My name is Josh and I just picked up my first KZ project. I was given a J model engine that had been previously used in midget car racing so has been bored out and is actually in great shape. I wound up picking up a 1982 LTD frame for a steal.

Plans so far:
I will be running a ZRX swing arm, 900rr forks and 900rr wheels all around. The plan is to build a modern ELR.

Problems so far: I have a MKII tank that will of course not fit. I have been able to source everything else including the correct tail but cannot find a tank to fit the frame. The only thing I know to do is take a shaft tank and massage it to fit as I refuse to cut up or beat on a MKII tank that is in such good shape.

Any help would be greatly appreciated. This isn't my first build. I have a 1981 Honda CB750F that I've done a lot to so I'm used to what it takes to make things fit. I will also mention that I could be persuaded to let go of that MKII tank.

Sorry for the long post without pics. I will try to get them up soon. If I need to introduce myself more formally in the intro forums let me know. I don't want to step on any toes right off the bat!!

Thanks for looking and thanks in advance for any help.

The nasty but free motor

The MKII tank

Welcome, sounds like a great project. I look forward to watching it progress.

The frame will get a good cleaning and a nice fresh coat of black paint. Hopefully parts will start rolling in soon so I can at least have a roller to look at.

Hey Josh,

Glad you found your way over here from CF.

'Bout time I saw the frame.

Later, Doug

Welcome.
Steve

welcome !

can't wait to see what you whip up :evil:


leon

Thanks all for the warm welcome. I've got a bid in on a shafty tank that I plan on gently massaging to fit my frame. Also just bought a kz1000r tail. Front wheel should be here today and the rear wheel auction ends soon. I still don't have my forks or swingarm but I hope that changes soon.

Question...anybody got it documented on how they modded a ZRX seat to fit??

Interested in the final product. Not pissing on it but wouldn't you be better off with a 1981-83 J or 81-82 GPZ11 frame to start. It would have the correct mounting points and correct head angle and all that stuff? There is a guy local who is selling a rolling chassis GPZ . Ontario Canada

Probably but I am limited but what I can find local and online. It was either a LTD frame or a P frame. Those were my options at the time so I chose the LTD frame. I'm not looking for an exact replica. Yes it will have the right looks down to the gold wheels green paint and decals. It will not be exact.

Front wheel showed up today. I will have to weld some tabs on the frame to mount the tail but I was already planning on doing that to run rearsets so I will do it all at once.

Interesting project, looking forward to seeing it come together. Welcome aboard.

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