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03 Nov 2015 11:19 #697056 by COKID
KZ1000 1977 goose Bike build was created by COKID
It has always been a dream of mine to build the goose bike. I have been checking out KZs for years. Recently my friend got a 77 KZ that was sitting for years. He knew about my desire to build a goose bike. We struck a deal and I'm on my way.
It's all there for the most part. Engine isn't seized. 14,000 miles on the engine.. I have it pretty much apart now. I'm in the process of acquireing all the reobuild parts. I recently bought the aluminum mag wheels. Fortunately it's not to far gone. I'll keep you all posted. Should be done the basic bike by spring.
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COKID

70 XS1
77 XLCR
77 KZ 1000
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2013 KLR 650
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04 Nov 2015 04:55 #697151 by Rockranch
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Looks like U picked a good 'build bike' to start from. Of course the obvious 1st major 'rider safety' concern before proceeding with any build with a rough bike is chassis condition and straightness from the steering head all the way to the swingarm pivot arm bolt. A good thorough frame inspection from head to tail is never a bad idea especially if you don't know the bike's complete history, or if you can't be certain that a bike had never been carelessly abused or wrecked. I'm sure you undoubtedly already know all of that but I have seen future handling problems (after a long complete build process) traced back to a tiny hairline fracture in a weld somewhere in the frame, or a very slight kink in the swingarm pivot area or steering head created from a wreck somewhere in a bikes past history. One can never be too careful when rider safety is concerned, especially with the power and torque that KZ's are capable of. I wish you the best of luck in your project and look forward to seeing the finished bike! :) .......................Mike

(2)-1976 KZ900B-LTD's
1-all stock low mileage...
1 modified
1977 KZ1000 (awaiting resurrection!) :)
...and an old school Honda CB750 Chopper is next on my bucket list!

Oh...and a Pocket Rocket lol!!!

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04 Nov 2015 04:58 #697155 by Rockranch
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P.S....What is a goose bike?

(2)-1976 KZ900B-LTD's
1-all stock low mileage...
1 modified
1977 KZ1000 (awaiting resurrection!) :)
...and an old school Honda CB750 Chopper is next on my bucket list!

Oh...and a Pocket Rocket lol!!!

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04 Nov 2015 05:08 - 04 Nov 2015 10:44 #697157 by SWest
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If you don't mind, could you take pics of the oil cooler hook ups at the engine. Looks like they bypassed them without fittings.
A good starting point for a restore.
Steve


This is what I started with.





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04 Nov 2015 05:08 #697158 by mopguy
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Goose is the name of a character played in the movie Mad Max, he is referring to the bike Goose rode in the movie.

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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04 Nov 2015 05:12 #697160 by SWest

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04 Nov 2015 05:16 #697161 by Rockranch
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Aha!....Now it's all clear. Been so long since I seen it I cldn't relate them. Thanks

mopguy wrote: Goose is the name of a character played in the movie Mad Max, he is referring to the bike Goose rode in the movie.


(2)-1976 KZ900B-LTD's
1-all stock low mileage...
1 modified
1977 KZ1000 (awaiting resurrection!) :)
...and an old school Honda CB750 Chopper is next on my bucket list!

Oh...and a Pocket Rocket lol!!!

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04 Nov 2015 05:33 #697165 by SWest
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When it came up last year, I dug out the VHS and watched it again. I kept asking myself, "what happened to Mel?" I ask that of myself form time to time. :lol:
Steve

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04 Nov 2015 06:12 - 04 Nov 2015 06:14 #697171 by redhawk4
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I'll be honest and admit I had no idea what a "Goose Bike" was, but was afraid to show my ignorance by asking when I looked at the thread last night, so decided to wait and see if it became apparent from the thread replies. I feel better now I see others are in the same boat. As I've only seen Mad Max once and that was close to when my KZ's were being built, I don't feel too bad for not remembering Goose or his relevance.

I will either have to just follow thread or watch the movie again to see what you are attempting to create :)

1978 KZ1000A2 Wiseco 1075 kit
1977 KZ650B1
1973 Triumph Tiger TR7V
1968 BSA Victor Special 441
2015 Triumph Thunderbird LT
1980 Suzuki SP400

Old enough to know better, still too young to care
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04 Nov 2015 06:38 #697177 by SWest
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He had this type of fairing on it. I like the color and teeth better. :lol:
Steve

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04 Nov 2015 07:01 #697178 by davido
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www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/594313-csr1000-project-build
CB550 (1978)
CB500/4 (1972)*
KZ1000CSR (1981)
XT 600E (1999)
TDM900 (2003)
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04 Nov 2015 07:36 #697186 by Rockranch
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LOL me too. I thought it might be a dumb question when I asked it, but then again I am one of those that can remember childhood vividly but have a hard time remembering last week lmao!

redhawk4 wrote: I'll be honest and admit I had no idea what a "Goose Bike" was, but was afraid to show my ignorance by asking when I looked at the thread last night, so decided to wait and see if it became apparent from the thread replies. I feel better now I see others are in the same boat. As I've only seen Mad Max once and that was close to when my KZ's were being built, I don't feel too bad for not remembering Goose or his relevance.

I will either have to just follow thread or watch the movie again to see what you are attempting to create :)


(2)-1976 KZ900B-LTD's
1-all stock low mileage...
1 modified
1977 KZ1000 (awaiting resurrection!) :)
...and an old school Honda CB750 Chopper is next on my bucket list!

Oh...and a Pocket Rocket lol!!!

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