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07 Dec 2015 04:45 #702241 by Mk.2
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Has anyone fitted the tail and or the tail lite from the 900's onto the KZ1000 bikes??
I like the shape of the 900 tail and lite and would like to hopefully bolt it up to my 77 1000.
Matt
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07 Dec 2015 05:07 #702246 by SWest
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If you're talking about the whole unit, it will bolt onto the fender.
Steve
Z1b1000 1975 Z1b
kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/598262-kz-...-will-it-live#672882
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07 Dec 2015 05:51 - 07 Dec 2015 05:53 #702254 by redhawk4
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I've thought about doing that too, but do you need a Z1 tail piece for it to look right/fit properly?
1978 KZ1000A2 Wiseco 1075 kit
1977 KZ650B1
1973 Triumph Tiger TR7V
1968 BSA Victor Special 441
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07 Dec 2015 05:58 #702256 by SWest
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If you have the lens and holder, it will bolt on the the bracket. Looks a little funny with the squared tail and a oval tail light. The KZ 900/100 ones were squared on the top.
Steve
Z1b1000 1975 Z1b
kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/598262-kz-...-will-it-live#672882
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07 Dec 2015 06:30 - 07 Dec 2015 06:31 #702263 by Mk.2
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swest,

I was considering the entire tail along with the tail lite assembly so the oval lens looked right with the appropriate tail as on the Z1's.

just need to know if the painted Z tail section will bolt up to the 1000 frame mounts???
Matt
KZ1000A1--current project
KZ1000A3A

Phoenix
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07 Dec 2015 06:32 #702265 by floivanus
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Exactly the same mounts, have a Z1 setup on the 80 LTD in my av
my bikes; 80kz1000(project), 77 gl1000, 74 h2 (project)
Past; 78 kz1000, 83 kz550
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07 Dec 2015 06:46 #702269 by redhawk4
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I saw a bike that started out as a LTD, but had had some mods to make it look more like a Z1, the round light and Z1 tail piece did look really good, it's hard to say why it looks so much better, but for me it does.
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1973 Triumph Tiger TR7V
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1980 Suzuki SP400

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07 Dec 2015 07:43 - 07 Dec 2015 07:44 #702278 by SWest
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That was the beginning or the squared look on everything, cars, trucks bikes, good thing it only lasted a decade. :blink:
Steve
Z1b1000 1975 Z1b
kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/598262-kz-...-will-it-live#672882
kzrider.com/forum/2-engine/597654-poser?start=240#704229
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07 Dec 2015 16:23 #702341 by PaintWorkz
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I'm thinking the KZ seat shape at the rear where it covers the tail might not match up real great with a Z1's more rounded tail?
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07 Dec 2015 16:26 #702343 by Mk.2
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Great, I was hoping it would bolt on. I'm thinking of going with a Z1 type paint theme and the 900 tail and 900 tank I have will achieve the look I'm leaning towards

Thanks all
Matt
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07 Dec 2015 17:08 - 07 Dec 2015 17:11 #702349 by redhawk4
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PaintWorkz wrote: I'm thinking the KZ seat shape at the rear where it covers the tail might not match up real great with a Z1's more rounded tail?


The one I saw and have pictures of had a Corbin seat, so I don't know about a stock seat, that's a good point to consider. The repro seat I got for mine says for KZ900 and KZ1000, not the Z1 so there could be some differences to look out for. Looking at both tail pieces on eBay they are very similar.
1978 KZ1000A2 Wiseco 1075 kit
1977 KZ650B1
1973 Triumph Tiger TR7V
1968 BSA Victor Special 441
2015 Triumph Thunderbird LT
1980 Suzuki SP400

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07 Dec 2015 17:10 #702350 by SWest
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The tail should be replaced with the light to look right.
Steve
Z1b1000 1975 Z1b
kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/598262-kz-...-will-it-live#672882
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