1978 kz 1000 ltd

well i decided to start a project thread this is my 78 ltd the paint wont change and the dent will remain in the tank nothing will be polished chrome wont be added. Not that i don't like those things its just not my style.

Nice bike. I have had a bunch of LTD's.

thought i would update my project. it started for the first time on its own today. Sounded rather nice unfortunately i need to pull the carbs at least one more time as the number three is still dripping and it wont run with the choke off . now im just happy im getting somewhere. has a zx12r front master mounted up on the front end and i finally got a brake line to make it work. :evil: .

another Update i rode it for the first time today and the front suspension is terrible

Is there oil in the forks? Sounds like it's time for fresh oil, seals and a set of new Progressive springs.
While you're at it, clean and re-grease or upgrade the bearings in the steering head.

Yes, tapered steering bearings make a huge difference in your bikes handling. As does a fresh rebuild on the forks. Race Tech has some goodies for the forks if you feel inclined to mod for superior handling.

Steering head bearings are great forks are shot

Do you think the bushings are shot? I have never had to or tried to replace the bushings. I know old, dirty, milky fluid will kill the bushings. The factory springs were never up to the job either. Hope you get it fixed quick and under budget.

Just going to swap out the forks. They are tolerable but I'm not up to rebuilding them I may just change the first.