New here.

New to the site I just bought my first motorcycle 1977 kz1000 needs some work but I have been riding it around the block. it is now out of fuel but dont know what to put in it 87 91 93. I've been looking at the pictures in the gallery and hope to get my bike looking as good as the ones on this site.

I run the high dollar gas heck my bike burns a portion of the gas my truck does lol.

some on this site will have a other opinions

welcome...i usually the highest goes in my bike..."I" think it will run decent off both grades though.....cool bike...post some pics when you get time....welcome....Criag

Mcadena wrote:

New to the site I just bought my first motorcycle 1977 kz1000 needs some work but I have been riding it around the block. it is now out of fuel but don't know what to put in it 87 91 93. I've been looking at the pictures in the gallery and hope to get my bike looking as good as the ones on this site.

Hello, Manuel, and WELCOME to KZR!

The 87 should do just fine, unless engine pings under load due to engine mods.

Good Fortune!

Welcome Mcadena! I have several of those '77 Kawasakis. As has already been mentioned, we like photos, particularly of projects underway.

87 pump gas and 1 ounce of Lucas Oil fuel treatment at every fill up. Any octane booster or high octane gas is just money thrown away. The Lucas Oil is a better alternative if you insist 87 octane isn't good enough. One ounce costs about 35 cents (32 oz. bottle @ $10.99) and, IMO, gives a better peace of mind.

Here is my picture.

and this is my project i bought yesterday for 200$

thats nice man i just got a 79 kz750 yesterday needs new petcock and carb float but other than that it runs like a champ and it was sitting for 20 years

sparkn wrote:

87 pump gas and 1 ounce of Lucas Oil fuel treatment at every fill up. Any octane booster or high octane gas is just money thrown away. The Lucas Oil is a better alternative if you insist 87 octane isn't good enough. One ounce costs about 35 cents (32 oz. bottle @ $10.99) and, IMO, gives a better peace of mind.

100% agree if the engine is stock. I however would pull a spark plug and check that you have stock pistons and not a big bore kit in the bike. It looks like it may have has some work done to the engine. If it has a big bore kit, you will have to run premium fuel. If the pistons are stock than what "sparkn" said.

Welcome!

I never understand why guys put sidewinder pipes on street bikes. The pipe sticks way out, plus the bike is raked and lowered so right side ground clearance is very limited. I would look for a replacement before you drag that pipe too hard in a corner and crash.

TerryK wrote:

Welcome!

I never understand why guys put sidewinder pipes on street bikes. The pipe sticks way out, plus the bike is raked and lowered so right side ground clearance is very limited. I would look for a replacement before you drag that pipe too hard in a corner and crash.

This is very true!!!! That bike is intended for straight line riding. It is a highway bike. This bike will not be the best for inner-city riding or will not be much fun on back windy roads.