New KZ1000A from NJ

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New KZ1000A from NJ

20 Aug 2013 22:47
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Hi, I my newest project,1978 KZ1000A. Engine is a Z1 bottom end with KZ 1015 cylinders and a 900 head. Along with a lot of chrome. Looks like a 4" over swing arm. This bike was built by Ray Mancini from CT in the mid 80's. If you have any knowledge about this builder please share. My plan is to get it safe, ride it for a bit, then redo it like it is. I am digging the mid 80's pro street look.

History, back in the day I hade a 1981 KZ750E test rode a 78 KZ1000LTD. Did not buy it but have all ways remembered that ride.

Looks nice along side my Kaw ZRX1100, Kaw Triple, but the yellow Honda CB400F may have to go.
Thanks as I may need some help 1st KZ1000 and all.
1978 KZ1000A2 80's Pro Street; Engine; Z1 1075 cc ported big Valve head, 3X Andrews Cams, 29 Smooth bores.
Kawasaki S3 Triple
Honda CB400F
Kawasaki ZRX1100

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Re: New KZ1000A from NJ

21 Aug 2013 02:49
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That's cool looking, very clean. Welcome to the forum, lots of great people here.

Alan
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Re: New KZ1000A from NJ

21 Aug 2013 10:04
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love love love wouldn't change a thing.

that bike is very nicely done by the looks of it. :evil:

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Re: New KZ1000A from NJ

21 Aug 2013 10:55
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Very nice, only thing I would change if it were mine would be the seat to a regular flat KZ900 seat. Beautiful bike though.
1980 KZ1000 LTD-B4(MK II engine) - Progressive suspension, MTC pistons, Dynojet Stage III, all wear items replaced, WFO paint scheme(1978), etc..

Past bikes- 2 1976 Kz900's, 5 1975-76 Honda CB750's, Honda 500 -4, Honda 250, Honda 125, Honda 100, Suzuki RM 250, Honda XL350, Kawasaki KLR 650, etc..

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Re: New KZ1000A from NJ

21 Aug 2013 18:44
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Thanks to all!!!
It's nice to get a little encouragement, as I mostly like to own stock bikes. Yes a stock seat would be the way to go, that is how it came from Mancini's
1978 KZ1000A2 80's Pro Street; Engine; Z1 1075 cc ported big Valve head, 3X Andrews Cams, 29 Smooth bores.
Kawasaki S3 Triple
Honda CB400F
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