1979 Kz 1000

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1979 Kz 1000

01 Apr 2013 11:49
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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

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Re: 1979 Kz 1000

01 Apr 2013 12:11
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With original paint and exhaust system, low miles, and as close to stock as possible...you will be looking at >$8000...
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Re: 1979 Kz 1000

01 Apr 2013 12:14 - 01 Apr 2013 12:19
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I saw a e bay turd mk ll go for 11k u.s. it was beat and nasty :pinch:
2005 Kawasaki mean streak
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1975 Z1 960 cc Mr. Turbo
1975 Z1 1428 big block ATP turbo
1976 Kz900 1103 cc ATP turbo
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2001 Kawasaki EX 500 Ninja
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Re: 1979 Kz 1000

01 Apr 2013 12:17
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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
2005 Kawasaki mean streak
2000 325 H.P. mcXpress turbo Hayabusa
1979 kz 1000 mk II ATP turbo
1975 Z1 960 cc Mr. Turbo
1975 Z1 1428 big block ATP turbo
1976 Kz900 1103 cc ATP turbo
1985 GS 1150E
1983 GS 1100E
1997 Suzuki Bandit 1200S
2001 Kawasaki EX 500 Ninja
1972 Honda cb750 (836cc turbo)

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Re: 1979 Kz 1000

01 Apr 2013 12:41
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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

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Re: 1979 Kz 1000

01 Apr 2013 13:19
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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.

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Re: 1979 Kz 1000

01 Apr 2013 13:50 - 01 Apr 2013 13:52
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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! :cheer:








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