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12 Apr 2008 07:00 #205891 by BlackStar
Not a Kaw, but its done was created by BlackStar
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1978 Suzuki GS1000. My Uncle bought the bike new in April 1978. Sat for 15 years in a lawn shed. Around 14,000 original miles. Brakes were completely seized from corrosion.

Complete engine overhaul with a trued, indexed, welded crank (yes it was twisted slightly). Wiseco 1085 kit, All new clutch, Minor intake port work to match the larger carb boots, Valve Job, Mikuni RS34-D21-K carbs, Complete tear down and powder coated frame, reworked seat, factory original paint sealed under urethane clear.
1978 Suzuki GS1000: Indexed,trued, welded crank, 1085 kit, Mikuni RS34 carbs, K&N pods, V&H 4-1 with comp. baffle.

2005 Yamaha Roadstar Warrior 1700: Patrick Racing Big Air Kit, Speedstar 2-1 exhaust.

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12 Apr 2008 07:07 #205894 by saxjonz
Replied by saxjonz on topic Not a Kaw, but its done
Very nice job. Kz's only competition.
79 LTD B3
80 LTD B4 1075 kit JE Pistons .410 cam grind, Bassani, 31 keihin CR Specials...
1980 Z1R, 2002 ZRX1200, 2003 ZRX1200

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14 Apr 2008 07:02 - 14 Apr 2008 07:04 #206332 by 531blackbanshee
Replied by 531blackbanshee on topic Not a Kaw, but its done
wow good job on saving a family heirloom.i like the black and blue,i like these old zuke's but i have always been a kawasaki guy.i watched my dad dragrace,do wheelies,burnouts, on brown and orange 900's in the mid 70's i was hooked.i have burnt my stomach on engine covers as a little kid trying to reach up and honk the horn on my dads buddies bikes,when they would pull up to our house.those gs's have always been the arch-nemesis,but i like em.kinda like a camaro guy like's hemi cudas,only alone and won't speak of it to friends or family :evil:
skiatook,oklahoma 1980 z1r,1978 kz 1000 z1r x 3,
1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!

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14 Apr 2008 07:13 #206339 by gorack
Replied by gorack on topic Not a Kaw, but its done
nice, i got the idea topaint my side covers black from them old suzysB)

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14 Apr 2008 07:17 #206341 by Mcdroid
Replied by Mcdroid on topic Not a Kaw, but its done
That's very nice...have you posted this on the GSResources board yet?
Michael
Victoria, Texas

1982 GPz750
1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A

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14 Apr 2008 10:52 #206402 by mark1122
Replied by mark1122 on topic Not a Kaw, but its done
nice to see a clasic like that done up like new. well done man.
76 KZ, frame gusset work,1200CC.Ported by Larry Cavanaugh, 1.5mm.over intakes, Carron Pipe, ZRX12 rear end, and seat,96zx9 front end.
01 CBR600F4i Track bike.
Cobourg, Ont. Can.

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16 Apr 2008 16:19 #206981 by EasyRider1
Replied by EasyRider1 on topic Not a Kaw, but its done
Very nice
1978 KZ650C

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16 Apr 2008 18:55 #207009 by 77KZ
Replied by 77KZ on topic Not a Kaw, but its done
A good friend of mine bought a GS1000 and started eating KZs for lunch. It was what I refer to as the dark days of 1979-1980!! I will say that you have done an awesome job on the restore and it is really a sweet ride.
"What do you mean we can't change the alphabet to W,X,Y,K,Z!"
Western, OH, Formerly... Western, NY
1978 KZ650B, 1979 KZ650C, 1978 KZ750B, 1982 KZ750 LTD, 2006 ZX-6R, 2009 Ural Gear Up, 1974 Yamaha DT360 (It's Green Anyway!)

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16 Apr 2008 22:34 #207067 by racer54
Replied by racer54 on topic Not a Kaw, but its done
Well done. One of my favorites next to my Kawi's. Alwasy thought they were good looking bikes and yours is one of the best looking ones I've seen.
1980 LTD (changed over the years), 1979 LTD (being rebuilt), 1977 KZ turbo and various KZ's in various states of build. KLX110

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17 Apr 2008 03:11 - 17 Apr 2008 03:13 #207075 by roy-b-boy-b
Replied by roy-b-boy-b on topic Not a Kaw, but its done
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It is nice. Roy
1979 LTD Street Fighter.1977 KZ1000
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19 Apr 2008 17:43 #207688 by BlackStar
Replied by BlackStar on topic Not a Kaw, but its done
Thanks for the compliments guys. I'd like to do a KZ900 next!
1978 Suzuki GS1000: Indexed,trued, welded crank, 1085 kit, Mikuni RS34 carbs, K&N pods, V&H 4-1 with comp. baffle.

2005 Yamaha Roadstar Warrior 1700: Patrick Racing Big Air Kit, Speedstar 2-1 exhaust.

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27 Apr 2008 08:06 #209449 by Bad Kaw
Replied by Bad Kaw on topic Not a Kaw, but its done
Nicely done. Any idea what kind of power it's making?
-KR
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)

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