My new 79 KZ 1000 MK ||

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My new 79 KZ 1000 MK ||

03 Mar 2016 22:01 - 04 Mar 2016 05:14
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New to the forum and hoping you can help me out. I could see an old bike sitting out back of one of my Boy Scouts homes whenever I would drop him off. I asked him about it a few times but he didn't know about it. I finally talked with parents about it and they said they were original owners and would sell it to me for $400.00. I had it sitting in my garage when a guy came to look at a bobber I had for sale and couldn't leave the KZ alone. Said he would give me $3,000 for it. Decided to look into it more and embarresed to say I never realized what I had.... Just liked it cause it had complete old fairings, detachable saddle bags, and nice engine. Thanks to the forum I looked up site to verify engine and it appears to be the MK 11. I told the guy no thanks on his offer but just curious about value and looking for input down the road.
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Re: My new 79 KZ 1000 MK ||

04 Mar 2016 04:31
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Welcome,

You better roll up your sleeves and get to work. Not to mention getting some pics posted ASAP.

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Re: My new 79 KZ 1000 MK ||

04 Mar 2016 04:48
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Trying to get some pictures loaded but can't seem to make it work. I was reading another post that said you couldn't do it from phones anymore on here is that correct.
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Re: My new 79 KZ 1000 MK ||

04 Mar 2016 05:38
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Nice find! You are a lucky man.
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Re: My new 79 KZ 1000 MK ||

04 Mar 2016 06:58
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omg sonofua,wow!
ultimate touring sleeper right there.

it was easily worth the $3000.00 the guy offered.

and at least double that restored.

leon
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i make what i can,and save the rest!

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Re: My new 79 KZ 1000 MK ||

04 Mar 2016 17:28
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1.) dont sell it
2.) this one is worth any work and parts you throw at it
3.) its worth 8K as it sits now
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Re: My new 79 KZ 1000 MK ||

06 Mar 2016 06:32
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Thanks for the input.... It's been fun going through the bike the last few days since bringing it home. BUT my new Pistons just showed up for my CB 450 I'm redoing for my wife. So I moved the KZ to the back of the garage and covered it. I'm sure once I get started on it though I'll be bugging you again with lots of questions. Thanks again.
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Re: My new 79 KZ 1000 MK ||

06 Mar 2016 06:51 - 06 Mar 2016 06:55
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Welcome. Depending what it will be used for you may want to take off the big faring and put on just a wind shield. Put up more pics when you get back to it. B)
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Re: My new 79 KZ 1000 MK ||

06 Mar 2016 07:03
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Sweet find! :cheer:
Have a look at Dr Gammas bike for inspiration :woohoo: :woohoo:

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