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Hello I am in the process of restoring a 1978 Z1RTC. The bike is complete and running. It is black with the moly graphics. It has 8056 miles. This bike is a beast. I have all the oringinal paperwork and bill of sale(which is cool). I'm looking for anyone who has any kind of parts or information on this beauty. I have always wanted one and now I have one. On a scale of 1-10 this one is about a strong 8. Right know I have the bike down to the bare frame getting ready for powdercoating. Now I am working up a pile to go to the chrome shop. I am in search of the factory ATP boost gauge. The one I have has a cracked lens which sucks. Also does anyone know what the factory carb is . There is a zeinth on it. I'm not sure if it is the proper one.

must... post... pictures......

I agree. Pictures are a MUST! You'll make us all happy.

And welcome to the forum.

heres a picture of it in the back of my truck on its way home. I had to post pics in the gallery.

Post edited by: z1rtc4me, at: 2005/12/09 04:31

I beleive the original carb on the bike was a Zenith, although many people switch to a different one (Mikuni?) which apparently makes the bike much more rideable.

I will third the pics idea, also.

Welcome Z1rtc.
Very cool bike.
I bet that "beast" makes the hair stand up on the back of your neck; just looking at it gives me a chubby.

Be sure and keep before/during/after pics if possible.

Sweet. Nice pics. There's rumors of one here in town that's been squirreled away for 20 years or so.. I've been trying to find details for a few while but no go.

Keep us updated.

Yes, that is one bad ass bike, I like it!

Z1RTCforme:

Did you pick this bike up from an eBay auction? This bike seems to ring a bell with me.

Post edited by: Mcdroid, at: 2005/12/10 09:12

Welcome, and what an awesome bike!! I just saw one go for over $10,000 on eBay last week. That thing looks great. Can I have it, please!!

Z1RTC4me, I would give it at least 9 out of 10, just on looks.
There is a photo in Marsden's book "Original Kawasaki".
He says; "Kawasaki collaborated with the American Turbo-Pac company to create the limited edition Z1RTC. This was a basic standard Z1000-D1 fitted with a turbo-charger system and the result was the ultimate quarter-mile animal. ..... produced 105 to 145bhp depending on how much boost pressure the owner dialled in."

From the look of the Marsden's photo he has a Zenith carb fitted (as Johnno suggests is standard) same as yours! A great collectors item.

Regardz

That has always been a favorite of mine. Nice bike.

Post edited by: kwakagoose, at: 2005/12/10 18:55