Newish member Houston, Tx

Greetings KZR community,

I'm a semi new member with a frankenstein of a 77kz1000 project.
long story short, i inherited a 1977 kz1000ltd in lieu of some money that a buddy had owed me. I joined the site a year or so ago to help him out with the project but now that it's my project i figured i may as well get active.

what i have so far is....
-a 1977 kz1000a motor
-a 1977 kz1000b frame that im pretty sure is straight, however its been chopped/welded on and has no title
-im going to pick up a titled straight 78 kz1000a frame, swing arm, and rear wheel tomorrow.
-a 1977 kz1000b front end in ok shape, ok enough to restore.
-a 1977 kz1000ltd tank that is becoming more and more rust free by the minute thanks to a month long barrage of MEK, naval jelly, and currently vinegar/baking soda

my ultimate goal is a good running, strong, fun to ride cafe style bike.
i already have a set of airtech-streamlining 36mm clip ons and tarozzi rear sets.

i know its not the best way to start a project, but i have the time and money, and while this is my first bike build, ive built numerous high horsepower ford windsor motors, and i have a degree in engineering, so i'm confident that with a lot of fabrication, time, and patience, i can make this work.

I live in Houston, Tx, so if there are any members in the area or anyone that knows any good shops/resources i'd love to hear about them.

i'll be started a thread in the project section here as soon as i get things consolidated and pictures and such organized.

Wish me luck, gents!

welcome.

leon

Welcome kamakazie1000! Welcome to KZR. I live very close to Houston and can certainly give advice. As for shops in the Houston area that will competently work on a restoration...there aren't many. I recommend you get in touch with Testarossa (a member on KZR) and he may be aware of some local shops that do KZ1000 engine work. Most anything else you can probably do.