KZ1100 new owner... help please!!!

So... as it turns out no good deed goes unpunished.

I was helping a buddy clear out his father's garage when we came across his 83 KZ1100. It was thought to have been sold a long time ago but as it turns out it just got lost in the back of the garage. I asked him what he wanted to do with it and to make a long story short he left the bike in my truck as a payment for helping him move.

So now I have a 1983 KZ1100 that I have no clue about.

It has probably been at least 2-3 years since the bike has been run. Besides the normal cleaning the carbs, changing plugs, new gas, new battery and an oil change what else should I be looking at before I try and start this thing?

I am halfway decent around a motorcycle and can most things with a little direction. I am not sure if I am looking to go crazy with this bike as I have 2 other bikes that run just fine. I thought this could be a cool project.

any thoughts on common conversions for wheels, forks and suspension?

thanks for any and all help,
Jake

First, get a shop manual:

Manuals (Some of these websites sell used manuals, just ask)
www.repairmanual.com (Use # 99924-1026-03 for Kawasaki 1981-2005 Kz/Z1000 Factory Service Manual)
www.manualsnmore.com
www.midwestmanuals.com/
www.books4cars.com/
www.repairmanualclub.com/motomanuals/
moto-manuals.com/
www.e-classicbike.com/

Here's a PDF download, but it's been reported as having problems:
www.kawiworld.com/index.php?option=com_c...icle&id=77&Itemid=99

we actually found the shop manual along with the title...

I wasn't going to take the bike without both of those

Look inside the gas tank for old gas or rust, both will have to be removed before trying to start the engine. I'd suspect new tires will be needed,brake systems flushed,and all rubber vacuum lines inspected for cracks. The carb boots(the rubber tubing from the air filter box to the carbs) probably need replacing along with the carb holders(between the engine and carbs).

I'd remove the sparkplugs (13/16" sparkplug socket) and squirt in each cylinder a tablespoon of Marvel Mystery Oil, & re-install the plugs, and let sit for a few days.

I just helped my freind move for free
you should give the bike to me

www.z1enterprises.com is a place where most of the owners of these old bikes get parts.

Other websites are:
www.sudco.com
www.reproductiondecals.com
www.americanclassix.com
www.johnnysvintagemotorcycle.com
www.aperacepart.com
www.dynoman.net

you should give the bike BACK
some times we all need to lean on a bit

Thanks for the advice but the orginal owner passed away and the son doesn't ride so if this bike is going to do anything but sit and collect dust it is beter of with me or being sold... Want to buy it?

Put up some pics; you may find a buyer.

I would be interested in this bike if you have it.
Im in cleveland Ohio USA #1 PM me your #

this may help you.

docs.google.com/file/d/0B0LxNUBYfNL8NFVnNTV1YVhsUUk/edit

do everyone a favor and DONT print it. there are plety of print manuals avaiable for those that want a print version