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This is my new project, a 1981 KZ1000j dolled up like an ELR. The engine is all there minus the electrical, which gives me free reign in the parts acquisition department. I ordered a Dynatek 2000 ignition system, a Kerker 4 into 1 from Dennis Kirk, a set of K&N air filters, APE valve cover plates, a set of carbs from ebay that I'll rebuild and rejet, and all the missing parts for the front brakes that are missing, including a set of stainless steel brake hoses.
I'll miss having money to spend on things as frivolous as food.
The previous owner picked it up a few months ago and was going to turn it into a badass AMA racer for the vintage class. He stripped off everything that was unnecessary for running, so I'm going to have to reconstruct most of the wiring harness from scratch. I'll reinstall the blinkers and helmet locks and whatever else is laying in the box of parts I got with the bike. I'm going to do try to do what he did and make it race ready, but trying to keep it streetable, so I can drive it to track days eventually.
Any suggestions for paint? I love the ELR, it's a fantastic bike, but this is not an ELR. It's a J. I'll keep the side cover emblems, they're annoying to replace anyway, but I'm not sure about what color to paint it. Maybe something in a similar paint scheme, just can't think of any good colors. I'm trying to stay away from purple, because my KZ650 is purple, and really, who needs two purple motorcycles?
Other than the flaking paint, It's in fantastic shape, with only around 8k miles. Hopefully it'll be ready come spring.
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1982 KZ1000J ELR Clone
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Michael
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1982 GPz750
1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A
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elr colors are always a fave. maybe do the elr graphics in a modern Kawi green.
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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mark1122 wrote: nice find. good luck with the build.
elr colors are always a fave. maybe do the elr graphics in a modern Kawi green.
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Looks like someone took off the second brake rotor, and caliper from the RF.
What Carb's did you get with it, BS-34's?
Look at the Identification Tag on the Steering Head, and look at the serial # and the Model #, K is the LTD.
1982 KZ1000LTD K2 Vance & Hines 4-1 ACCEL COILS Added Vetter fairing & Bags. FOX Racing rear Shocks, Braced Swing-arm, Fork Brace, Progressive Fork Springs RT Gold Emulators, APE Valve Springs, 1166 Big Bore kit, RS34's, GPZ cams.
1980 KZ550LTD C1 Stock SOLD Miss it
1979 MAZDA RX7 in the works, 13B...
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I'm curious, what separates the European J from the North American?
I checked out KZ1000R.com, they have some immaculate bikes there! I'm crazy about those wacky disc brakes on the S1, and I would like to eventually pick up a swingarm from a ZRX or something of that vein. That is, once I get a little more spending money.
Camaroguy, I appreciate the offer, but I'm going to rebuild the harness. Most of it is there, and it shouldn't be too hard to restore. I've already done a similar job on my KZ650.
I'll post more when I get a chance to work on it.
1982 KZ1000J ELR Clone
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Annoying spot on front end...
Gauges and whatnot
OVERSPRAY. There is no smiley to express my disdain for overspray.
I love this shape.
Big Ol' Taillight.
Frame in need of a good cleaning.
My Favorite pic so far.
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