1979 Kz 1000

Hello I am new member from Florida I have retired and my interest is back my KZ1000 which I purchased new in 1980 (it is a 1979 mark 11 A3 the bike) is calling for me to use her I am the original owner and it has always been garage and or basement kept when I lived up north just purchased a battery and oil filter hopefully in the next couple of weeks should be ready to ride

I was totally surprised to find out how much the value of these bikes has gone up the last time I looked they had very little value maybe someone can tell me what changed I paid 2900.00 for the bike when I purchased it new

With original paint and exhaust system, low miles, and as close to stock as possible...you will be looking at >$8000...

I saw a e bay turd mk ll go for 11k u.s. it was beat and nasty :pinch:

IMO chain drive MK ll's bring high dollars, no matter stock or modded. only a couple of years made being the main factor.......... :S

Really not interested in selling but I guess I better put some insurance on it only has 5600 miles and is completely stock except for bolt on Dyno Guards hand grips oil cooler and tires I have orginal invoice, warranty card, owners manual and tool kit paint is perfect except for one tiny 1/2 inch scratch in tank just in top coat not to bare metal

to answer your question about why.

Time is the answer.

they have finally gotten old enough to be desirable again.

it is like having an old muscle car,these bikes are only going to get more expensive from here on out.

congrats an keeping your bike since new,and finding your new home on the internet .

welcome.

leon

Budd Man wrote: Hello I am new member from Florida I have retired and my interest is back my KZ1000 which I purchased new in 1980 (it is a 1979 mark 11 A3 the bike) is calling for me to use her I am the original owner and it has always been garage and or basement kept when I lived up north just purchased a battery and oil filter hopefully in the next couple of weeks should be ready to ride

I was totally surprised to find out how much the value of these bikes has gone up the last time I looked they had very little value maybe someone can tell me what changed I paid 2900.00 for the bike when I purchased it new

Hello, Budd Man, and WELCOME to KZrider!








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