KZR's Bikes of the Month for 2024

1976 Kz 900 A4

  • Scirocco
  • Away
  • Premium Member
  • Never change a running system
More
29 Jun 2020 14:54 - 29 Jun 2020 14:56 #829364 by Scirocco
Replied by Scirocco on topic 1976 Kz 900 A4

Mikaw wrote:
...Im sending you Ginkgo Biloba

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: no need for some brain memory support drugs but who knows in the future maybe... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
What did you say at last?????? :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
My 1975 Z 1 B 900 Project

www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/605133...ears-deep-sleep-mode
Last edit: 29 Jun 2020 14:56 by Scirocco.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
29 Jun 2020 15:15 #829370 by TexasKZ
Replied by TexasKZ on topic 1976 Kz 900 A4
Are you sure that isn't Rocky Balboa?.. I forget.....
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

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • Mikaw
  • Topic Author
  • Offline
  • Sustaining Member
More
29 Jun 2020 15:22 #829375 by Mikaw
Replied by Mikaw on topic 1976 Kz 900 A4
ANDREA...Wait or was that ADRIAN
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.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • hardrockminer
  • Offline
  • Sustaining Member
More
29 Jun 2020 20:52 #829408 by hardrockminer
Replied by hardrockminer on topic 1976 Kz 900 A4
I think I have a front rim in good shape from a '76. It's a 5H if memory serves, but like others here my memory doesn't last as long as it once did. You're welcome to the rim...I may even find the hub if you want.
I have several restored bikes along with a 2006 Goldwing with a sidecar. My wife has a 2019 Suzuki DR 650 for on and off road.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • Mikaw
  • Topic Author
  • Offline
  • Sustaining Member
More
30 Jun 2020 05:22 #829417 by Mikaw
Replied by Mikaw on topic 1976 Kz 900 A4
HRM Thank you.

I have a front 5f 305, completely laced. Actually I bought it from Asphalt900... I just sent a rear 5e 305 off to be chrome plated... I’m more in need of direction on the correct front tire... I’m having a hard time identifying the F6B, nothing comes up on an internet search... the K87 rear I have, that’s a Dunlop Goldseal...

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.
Attachments:

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • Mikaw
  • Topic Author
  • Offline
  • Sustaining Member
More
04 Jul 2020 11:36 #829764 by Mikaw
Replied by Mikaw on topic 1976 Kz 900 A4
Small progress today... couldn’t find information on the front F6B and the K87 is sold out till August. So I went with the tt100 roadmaster. Hope it’s correct enough. Rear is held up as USPS is still slow getting the rim to NY for chrome Plating...

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.
Attachments:

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
04 Jul 2020 12:09 #829768 by krazee1
Replied by krazee1 on topic 1976 Kz 900 A4
Very cool to see a bike built in Lincoln during the first year of my 43 year career getting so much love! I very possibly had my grubby little hands on it. Any idea if the original color was bronze or green?

Mike
Former M.E. at Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing, Lincoln, NE
1966 W1 (the Z1 of 1966-50H.P. and 100mph!)
1974 Z1
1978 KZ1000 LTD
1976 KZ900B pile O parts
1980 KZ750E
1980 Honda XL250S (I know, wrong flavor!)

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • hardrockminer
  • Offline
  • Sustaining Member
More
04 Jul 2020 12:14 #829770 by hardrockminer
Replied by hardrockminer on topic 1976 Kz 900 A4
This is an F6. I have them on both my Z1's. They don't look at all like the original F11.

I bought the last one from a guy on ebay - retro-motorcycles. He is also a Facebook friend...lives in Seattle and sells Z1 stuff.

The second photo is an original F11 on a friend's Z1 S/N 1006. He completely restored it but doesn't intend to ride it. It sits in his LR.



I have several restored bikes along with a 2006 Goldwing with a sidecar. My wife has a 2019 Suzuki DR 650 for on and off road.
Attachments:

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • hardrockminer
  • Offline
  • Sustaining Member
More
04 Jul 2020 12:17 #829771 by hardrockminer
Replied by hardrockminer on topic 1976 Kz 900 A4

krazee1 wrote: Very cool to see a bike built in Lincoln during the first year of my 43 year career getting so much love! I very possibly had my grubby little hands on it. Any idea if the original color was bronze or green?

Mike


Would love to see some photos of your W1! I've been looking around for a while but they're pretty rare.
I have several restored bikes along with a 2006 Goldwing with a sidecar. My wife has a 2019 Suzuki DR 650 for on and off road.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • Mikaw
  • Topic Author
  • Offline
  • Sustaining Member
More
04 Jul 2020 12:23 - 04 Jul 2020 12:27 #829772 by Mikaw
Replied by Mikaw on topic 1976 Kz 900 A4
This the trouble I’m getting in to... this is claimed to be an F11 front and a K87 rear... looks like yours that was claimed to be a F6

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.
Attachments:
Last edit: 04 Jul 2020 12:27 by Mikaw.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • hardrockminer
  • Offline
  • Sustaining Member
More
04 Jul 2020 12:30 #829773 by hardrockminer
Replied by hardrockminer on topic 1976 Kz 900 A4
Definitely not an F11. They haven't made them for years but occasionally a bike shop will find one in old stock. Here's a better view of the tread. (Same bike) It's what I remember from back in the day...I'll look at my old bike photos to see if I have any showing the tread.

I have several restored bikes along with a 2006 Goldwing with a sidecar. My wife has a 2019 Suzuki DR 650 for on and off road.
Attachments:
The following user(s) said Thank You: Mikaw

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • hardrockminer
  • Offline
  • Sustaining Member
More
04 Jul 2020 12:43 - 04 Jul 2020 12:46 #829774 by hardrockminer
Replied by hardrockminer on topic 1976 Kz 900 A4
Apologies Mikaw...my head is on backwards today. The OLD Z1 front tire was an F6. The tires I have on my bikes are Dunlop Gold Seal F11.

I do have an old photo from the '70's of my Z1B, showing the tread. Here it is. That's my mother on the back. We were just playing around for the photographer...my Dad.

I have several restored bikes along with a 2006 Goldwing with a sidecar. My wife has a 2019 Suzuki DR 650 for on and off road.
Attachments:
Last edit: 04 Jul 2020 12:46 by hardrockminer.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Powered by Kunena Forum

If you like KZR Please consider making a donation. Thank you.

KZRider is free, but not without cost.

Please consider chipping in a few bucks to help cover the cost of running the KZR servers.