Got it! 1976 KZ900 Ltd

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18 Nov 2008 21:06 #248242 by Link14
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Well I've been sweating the past couple of months on if I could ever solve all the title and PO issues to get this bike. It's been sitting on the side of a dealership for 4 years 'cause the PO couldn't pay the repair bill.

Bottom line is I'm now the second owner of this bike. It's almost all stock except for the luggage rack. Paint, fuel system and carbs are in rough shape...I'm guessing it'll take me awhile to get this one running. Fortunately the wife will let me keep the 750 around. I'm beat but I wanted to post a few pics before I hit the sack.





Wish I could say that's just dust on the tank, but that's faded paint!



My thanks to Ltdrider for getting me the CD of the manual...I think I'm going to need it!

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18 Nov 2008 21:10 #248244 by timebomb33
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wow that is cool the one bike i've been trying to get for years they made so few of them i just love that stock paint job are you going to restore or hotrod it. congradulations are in order.

1973 z1 2-1974z1-a,2-1975z1-b dragbikes1015cc+1393cc, 1977kz1000,1978kz1000,1981kz1000j, 1997 zx-11, 2000 z12r,1428turbo nitrous pro-mod and a shit load of parts thats all for now leader sask.,CANADA
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18 Nov 2008 22:18 #248256 by oldkaws4ever
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Wow cool bike, i vote to keep it stock and as is. Just get it purring good and ride it.

74 Z1a 900 (Apart and making it better than ever)
77 Kz 650b (Threw a rod, going to sandwich in a 900 or 1000 motor)
76 Kz 400d
05 ninja zx-636
81 Kz 750 Ltd
Darien, Illinois

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18 Nov 2008 22:58 #248259 by donthekawguy
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I have seen a lot worse. And owned a lot worse. Congrats!

Rathdrum Idaho
1971 Kawasaki g3ss
1972 Yamaha R5 350
1965 Suzuki Hillbilly
1964 Yamaha 125

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19 Nov 2008 07:04 #248306 by Link14
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Thanks guys, definitely going to keep it stock. Been looking for a grab bar but they're pricey so I'm going to have to wait until I get other things done.

Couple of kinda cool things. The tool kit is wrapped in plastic and it doesn't even look like it's ever been used. Shiney Kawasaki Tools! :cheer:

The Owner's Manual and Warranty Card were in the tail drawer and looking at it, got a surprise. The shop owner that sold me the bike was the same guy that checked out the bike to the original owner in May 1976!

First thing will be to pull the tank and carbs to check them out. Looks like the petcock is frozen open so I'm sure I'll find lots of fun stuff there! :P

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19 Nov 2008 07:16 #248310 by PLUMMEN
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cool!B)

Still recovering,some days are better than others.

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19 Nov 2008 07:21 - 19 Nov 2008 07:23 #248312 by Link14
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Oh oldkaw, just noticed that you'd commented on keeping it as is. I'm eventually going to try and get as close to the original paint job as I can, decaled pinstripes and everything. Just might be awhile before I can save enough pennies!
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19 Nov 2008 07:28 #248313 by tsm3rdz
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What a cool find! Getting your hands on something this old that is unmolested is so rare these days. Kind of like you are opening up a time capsule of sorts:) How many miles does this bad boy have? Best of luck on the resto-

Ben

76 kz 900 streetfighter - monoshocked, newer forks, etc.
My build thread:
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/221000...streetfighter-i-hope

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19 Nov 2008 08:34 #248320 by Mcdroid
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Yeah!! Nice score! Congratulations:)

Michael
Victoria, Texas

1982 GPz750
1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A

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19 Nov 2008 13:18 #248358 by Link14
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The bike has 31,600 miles on it which makes me a little nervous. The 400 and 750 only had ~12,000 miles on them and I didn't have to crack open the engine to get them up and running. Reading about the 900's, it looks like I might be close to needing a top end job.

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19 Nov 2008 13:50 #248367 by tsm3rdz
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Mine (76kz900a4) has 44,000 miles on the odo but the engine doesn't appear to be original. Runs like a champ now (knock on wood:)) but freshening it up is on the agenda for next winter(if it makes that far:)) Good luck on the project-keep us posted!

Ben

76 kz 900 streetfighter - monoshocked, newer forks, etc.
My build thread:
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/221000...streetfighter-i-hope

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19 Nov 2008 16:21 - 19 Nov 2008 16:24 #248382 by Patton
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Link14 wrote:

The bike has 31,600 miles on it which makes me a little nervous... might be close to needing a top end job.


If was routinely serviced, it should go even further -- likely much further -- without needing a top end job.

Would check/adjust valve clearances, perform compression test, AND a leak-down test. All before opting for a top end job.

Good Luck! :)

Oh, yeah -- that nasty old original exhaust system really sucks. So just send it to me, and get it out of the way! :laugh:

1973 Z1
KZ900 LTD
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