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28 Jan 2026 08:49 - 28 Jan 2026 10:20
Hi, new member from Manchester UK, i have a 1977 Kawasaki Z1000A1 that is in need of work to get it back on the road, spent a bit on it already as it was missing a few parts or were a bit rough, I know i will need some advice from the enthusiasts on this forum.
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28 Jan 2026 10:37
Welcome to KZRider...very nice Kawasaki!
Michael
Victoria, Texas
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1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
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28 Jan 2026 14:08
Welcome from Leicestershire, great to see another Brit on board:)
1982 KZ1000 Ltd
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/617631...-82-begins?start=192
kzrider.com/filebase-alias?view=download...d-fault-diagnosis&ca
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/617631...-82-begins?start=192
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28 Jan 2026 16:36
Welcome in!
Looks to have some bits and bobs added to it over the years but appears to be in great condition.
Later, Doug
Looks to have some bits and bobs added to it over the years but appears to be in great condition.
Later, Doug
1978 z1000 Streetfighter
1976 z900 Stripfighter
1978 Z1R (roller)
1979 z650 Resto-Mod
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1976 z900 Stripfighter
1978 Z1R (roller)
1979 z650 Resto-Mod
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28 Jan 2026 20:37
Welcome aboard!
1982 KZ1000 LTD parts donor
1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough
www.kzrider.com/11-projects/620336-anoth...uild-thread?start=24
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2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough
www.kzrider.com/11-projects/620336-anoth...uild-thread?start=24
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29 Jan 2026 05:23
Welcome! Beautiful bike.
Jim
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1982 GPz750 R1
1974 Kawasaki H1
1976 Kawasaki KZ400
1979 Yamaha XS650 cafe'
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2001 Yamaha YZ426
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04 Feb 2026 08:29
Hi, can anyone tell me about the wheels on my Z1000, i was told from the previous owner they were Henry Abe wheels, i have never heard of them..
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05 Feb 2026 10:34
I am not saying this is necessary, but I would suggest you start another post/topic for your question about the wheels you have. I would think you have the ability to do a search on the internet, as a quick search I did returned several different links for info on the wheels.
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Re: Hello Everyone
05 Feb 2026 10:54
1982 KZ1000 Ltd
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/617631...-82-begins?start=192
kzrider.com/filebase-alias?view=download...d-fault-diagnosis&ca
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/617631...-82-begins?start=192
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05 Feb 2026 12:23
Thanks Wookie58, I was told by the previous owner they were getting rare and possible worth a few bob, just wondering in the KZ/Z scene on this site if there are many bikes with Henry Abe wheels fitted, and do they devalue the bike, also can standard exhausts be made in the UK ??, i know Zpower do the four into four pattern ones as on the Z900.
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05 Feb 2026 15:04 - 05 Feb 2026 15:05
Welcome from sunny kent by brands hatch.
if you want stock replica exhuasts make sure you stay well clear of the busso offerings from italy. Appalling quality, appalling lead times, appalling customer service.
luckily mine still has oem originals in excellent condition.
z1000a1's are a great bike. They have all the idiosyncranises of the 900 range iron ironed out and also have a bit more grunt.
Henry abe wheels are sought after in the resto mod fraternity but 100% stock is the way to get best value come resell.
if you want stock replica exhuasts make sure you stay well clear of the busso offerings from italy. Appalling quality, appalling lead times, appalling customer service.
luckily mine still has oem originals in excellent condition.
z1000a1's are a great bike. They have all the idiosyncranises of the 900 range iron ironed out and also have a bit more grunt.
Henry abe wheels are sought after in the resto mod fraternity but 100% stock is the way to get best value come resell.
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