1978 KZ1000 Z1R
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Re: 1978 KZ1000 Z1R
25 Aug 2008 13:11
Just got the head back from being machined. New valves,guides, springs. Just getting ready to slap it on. Will have an update soon. Also found the coolest ignition cover.
I have painted it silver around the characters. I will have more pics soon.
I have painted it silver around the characters. I will have more pics soon.
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- 531blackbanshee
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Re: 1978 KZ1000 Z1R
25 Aug 2008 13:58
nice score on the ignition cover never seen one like that before.did you engrave the characters in the other cover?
skiatook,oklahoma 1980 z1r,1978 kz 1000 z1r x 3,
1976 kz 900 x 3
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1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!
billybiltit.blogspot.com/
www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/325862-triple-tree-custom-work
kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/294594-frame-bracing?limitstart=0
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Re: 1978 KZ1000 Z1R
28 Aug 2008 18:32
I have an older Kerker system K nameplate with the 1/8" mounting diameter holes 4.5" apart. It has been slightly scuffed but is otherwise useable. If you want it let me know.
The plate is 5.00" long by 1.400 wide.
The plate is 5.00" long by 1.400 wide.
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Re: 1978 KZ1000 Z1R
30 Aug 2008 15:41
531blackbanshee wrote:
Yup, black ones do look good .
It's just that one is sposed to be Silvermist Blue .
Nice project . I am working on getting a new area in the garage to work on mine . I wish I would have went ahead and bought a 1075 kit when they were on sale .
something about black z1r's that sure look good to me.where are you located?
Yup, black ones do look good .

It's just that one is sposed to be Silvermist Blue .

Nice project . I am working on getting a new area in the garage to work on mine . I wish I would have went ahead and bought a 1075 kit when they were on sale .
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Someone once told me to marry that motorcycle I was riding ......there's times I wish I hadda listened .
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Re: 1978 KZ1000 Z1R
31 Aug 2008 18:49
that doesn't mean it doesn't look good black:laugh: !
skiatook,oklahoma 1980 z1r,1978 kz 1000 z1r x 3,
1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!
billybiltit.blogspot.com/
www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/325862-triple-tree-custom-work
kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/294594-frame-bracing?limitstart=0
1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!
billybiltit.blogspot.com/
www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/325862-triple-tree-custom-work
kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/294594-frame-bracing?limitstart=0
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Re: 1978 KZ1000 Z1R
31 Aug 2008 19:25
Coming along nice.
I think I recognize that shop and those bikes.

I think I recognize that shop and those bikes.
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Re: 1978 KZ1000 Z1R
31 Aug 2008 19:28
...second thought, no. Only the 1000 in the background.
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Re: 1978 KZ1000 Z1R
31 Aug 2008 19:41
Tony wrote:
So do I!...I think?:huh:
...second thought, no. Only the 1000 in the background.
So do I!...I think?:huh:
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Re: 1978 KZ1000 Z1R
19 Sep 2008 19:44
Progress?

78 Kawasaki Z1R
81 Kawasaki KZ1000J (mods)
82 Kawasaki ELR Clone (1000 J)
82 Kawasaki KZ750R1/GPz750 ELR-ed
70 Kawasaki KV75
83 Honda CB1100F (few mods)
79 Suzuki GS1000 (rolling frame / project / junk)
84 Suzuki GS1150ES (modified project)
83 Yamaha XJ900R (project / junk)
81 Kawasaki KZ1000J (mods)
82 Kawasaki ELR Clone (1000 J)
82 Kawasaki KZ750R1/GPz750 ELR-ed
70 Kawasaki KV75
83 Honda CB1100F (few mods)
79 Suzuki GS1000 (rolling frame / project / junk)
84 Suzuki GS1150ES (modified project)
83 Yamaha XJ900R (project / junk)
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Re: 1978 KZ1000 Z1R
20 Sep 2008 07:13
And don't forget...we're picture whores here....
Screw all the text, we want pictures damn it!
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Damn, I even kill me...
OMR
Screw all the text, we want pictures damn it!
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Damn, I even kill me...
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1976 KZ900-A4
MTC 1075cc.
Camshafts: Kawi GPZ-1100 .375 lift
Head: P&P via Larry Cavanaugh
ZX636 suspension
MIKUNI, RS-34'S...
Kerker 4-1, 1.5" comp baffle.
Dyna-S E.I.
Earls 10 row Oil Cooler
Acewell 2802 Series Speedo/Tach
Innovate LC1 Wideband 02 AFR meter
Phoenix, Az
MTC 1075cc.
Camshafts: Kawi GPZ-1100 .375 lift
Head: P&P via Larry Cavanaugh
ZX636 suspension
MIKUNI, RS-34'S...
Kerker 4-1, 1.5" comp baffle.
Dyna-S E.I.
Earls 10 row Oil Cooler
Acewell 2802 Series Speedo/Tach
Innovate LC1 Wideband 02 AFR meter
Phoenix, Az
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