New owner of old drag bike in South Georgia

I just found a 1978 KZ1000A, apparently used as a drag bike in the past. There are wheelie bar mounts on the extended stock swing arm. I have very little confirmed history on this beast. It has been stretched 4" and lowered 2", 4-1 header, no turn signals or gauges, electronic ignition, spade fuses. That's about all I know for sure. PO said he was told it was bored to 1150 or something close to that but not positive. It runs very well. I just have nothing to compare it to to know if internal mods have been done.

It needs a few small things like rear brakes, turn signals, rear tire and a speedometer to be on the road. It will surely be a great ride for tooling around town. The paint job will be completely changed.

I will have lots of questions concerning compatibility of parts, etc and other mods.

fivestring wrote: ...1978 KZ1000A...will have lots of questions concerning compatibility of parts, etc and other mods.

Hello, fivestring, and WELCOME to KZr!

Lots of good info on kawasaki.com, including parts diagrams, part names, part numbers, models sharing same part, availability, etc. Here's a link for help with navigating the site and finding information.
kzrider.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&...w&catid=13&id=376734

Good Fortune!

welcome I have seen that bike on ebay I think, looks like it will be a cool ride

I kind of like the paint but then again I like wild paint lol if I can help let me know

Thanks for the welcomes. Ramtough, your build is inspiring to me.

I am already befuddled about replacing rear tire, but I will try to find the appropriate forum to post.

Looking forward to the repairs, mods and RIDES!

Oh, first question...do I have a kz1000, kz1000A, A2A, ??? Not really sure what differentiates..

Thanks for the kind words
Z1E has a search by model and it lista the vin for A2 and A2A not sure of the differences
there were alot of emission changes around 78 thinking maybe A2A is a california model but I have no basis for that I am sure one of the more versed KZ owners can enlighten us mine is an A2A according to Z1E

Ram is right. write down the serial # for the fame and motor, then look them up on Z1E's web site. u never know if u have the original motor untill u look it up.
Welcome to the jungle.

welcome, looks like you have a good start ( if your going that way with your build )have fun and show pics.

I checked the numbers and I have a kz1000A2A.

Hey Five string ,that bike is a trip,can we get some close up pictures,Please? keep us posted on the work.

Well 7 months and countless garage hours and a few bloody knuckles have passed. She has been transformed into a hardtail bobber. It's kind of an odd combination to me, the relaxed styling of the solo seat and upright riding position with an open header and a snarling monster of a motor. Best of both worlds, I guess. Easy cruising with the option of lighting up anytime I feel the need.
Also an unusual combination of Japanese bike and a military theme. One thing's for sure. There's not another one just like it anywhere.



Lots more pictures in my build thread.

nice bikes....the new build is very different but works gr8....like the colors you choose. Well done....

Yeah it looks much better together/painted