new to KZ Rider will need help with my 82kz1100

I got my hands on an 1982 kz1100 shaft drive. the engine was shot so I bought a used one and am now able to start my rebuild. Is there anything that I need to look out for on this year and model.

Just a very good "J" series motor with a shaft drive. Replace the automatic cam chain tensioner with an APE manual one so you don't destroy another motor. Also get your self a Genuine Kawasaki Manual.

Thanks for the info! I already have a Genuine Kawasaki Manual. It is funny that you said that about the cam chain tensioner. I think that is how the previous owner destroyed the original motor. he said that he was racing and he just heard a very bad loud sound in the motor.

Chris and Rob at Z1Enterprises are your friends

otakar wrote:

Just a very good "J" series motor with a shaft drive. Replace the automatic cam chain tensioner with an APE manual one so you don't destroy another motor. Also get your self a Genuine Kawasaki Manual.

I have the same bike love it its all ratted out rite now.
Its a two wheeled train a blast to drive ane because its ratted out peaple dont know what it is
So otakar you say I should put the ape tensioner on the old girl and my bike:woohoo:

Good information:

aperaceparts.com/tech/techkz1000.html

9am53 wrote:

Chris and Rob at Z1Enterprises are your friends

Did you forget Jeff. The Lord-Ol-mighty. May the thunderbolts of the cursed Honda strike you where you sit. You will be smitten for eternity for doing so. :huh:

Yup- If you need parts they are the one-stop-shop.