Soon to be new KZ owner. Questions?

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Soon to be new KZ owner. Questions?

14 May 2012 19:03
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Hey guys. New to the forum and purchasing a KZ by the end of the week.

Have big plans for the bike (swingarm and front end swap to start) and Ive been spending the last few days on here checking out other people projects etc so I know exactly what Im getting myself into.

Heres my first big qeustion.

What would you guys feel comfortable paying for a 77 kz1000 ltd. The thing is mint, minus it has sat for 4 years in a heated garage and needs a carb job. Almost so mint that I feel bad tearing it apart and converting it, but thats the whole purpose I want the bike to begin with.

Its my buddies dads bike, 12xxx miles, he bought it brand new. Always garaged.

He said he would let it go for $1000. Is that fair considering it doesnt run, probably needs tires(even tho im swaping them regardless)

Not too familiar with the prices these older bikes go for. Also I dont want to offer him less than that and feel like a jackass for low balling him since he is a good family friend.

What do you guys think?!

Thanks,

Jordan

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Re: Soon to be new KZ owner. Questions?

14 May 2012 19:13
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In a heartbeat! Worth every penny of it and then some. Now, If you do decide to modify it, please keep the parts you take off safe somewhere. They are worth something right now but will be worth more later. As for modifying, the Ltd is a good choice, it isn't real collectible or sought after therefore not fetching the big money so your not loosing value customizing it. Congratulations on your find!

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Re: Soon to be new KZ owner. Questions?

14 May 2012 19:14
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Its hard to say without pictures
1980 kz1000B4 LTD- 1327cc 9-1 comp
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Welded MK11 crank
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Stretched 4-6 over running Hayabusa rear rim with 190 rear tire
Complete frame brace kit installed
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2014- ZX14R all stock for now

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Re: Soon to be new KZ owner. Questions?

14 May 2012 19:19
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Re: Soon to be new KZ owner. Questions?

14 May 2012 19:26
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Re: Soon to be new KZ owner. Questions?

14 May 2012 19:27
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A good price, but you'll need:

1. New tires as the old ones are probably cracked and dry.

2. New SS brake lines, as the original rubber ones are cracked & dry.

3. New rubber carb boots(the rubber tubing from the air filter box to the carbs).

4. New carb holders(between the engine and carbs).

5. Inspect the gas tank for internal rusting.
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Re: Soon to be new KZ owner. Questions?

14 May 2012 19:34
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I am with Ed as well. They are only original once. If this is a mint bike as you say, buy it, flip it, and then find a suitable not so mint patient to modify to your liking.
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Re: Soon to be new KZ owner. Questions?

14 May 2012 19:37
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Thats what i said we need pictures because everyones opinion on being MINT is diffrent.
1980 kz1000B4 LTD- 1327cc 9-1 comp
Ported J model head
Psp-3x cams
RS 36s
Welded MK11 crank
Back-cut MK11 trans
MTC 2 stage lock up
Stretched 4-6 over running Hayabusa rear rim with 190 rear tire
Complete frame brace kit installed
And Much Much more- SOLD

2014- ZX14R all stock for now

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Re: Soon to be new KZ owner. Questions?

14 May 2012 21:09
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Pics! I don't know much about bikes but i would love to see your find man.
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Re: Soon to be new KZ owner. Questions?

14 May 2012 21:21
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I am with ed on this one.
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Re: Soon to be new KZ owner. Questions?

14 May 2012 21:42
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Put me down in the "if it's that nice don't F@%k with it category".
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Re: Soon to be new KZ owner. Questions?

14 May 2012 23:21 - 14 May 2012 23:21
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thanks for the input guys. went and looked at it tonight and basically the only thing i see that really needs replacement is the seat is separated at one part of the stitching. easy to have it re covered. otherwise, its in excellent shape.

I think I am going to do exactly what ed has suggested because I really want something that I can customize without feeling bad about.

When I get the bike when he gets back from sales later this week ill post up some pics!
Last edit: 14 May 2012 23:21 by havoc97.

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