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I don't have the VIN in front of me but it's in the 13090 range. The bare 73 case is also a "13" starting digits for the motor. I'll post the numbers up when I can get to them.
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1975 Z1 900
1994 KX250 Supermoto
2004 KX125
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Current project 76 KZ900 (This was a Vetter model)
76 KZ900
81 XJ550H SECA (Current Project)
82 XJ550R SECA
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86 FJ1200
74 Z1900
72 CB450
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Can you find Z1 or KZ1000's that run awesome and are in decent shape for under $1,000? I think that would be a killer deal if you could. I paid $2,000 for this one as a reference for others. It has 29mm smoothbores on it as well.
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1979 LTD Street Fighter.1977 KZ1000
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Before you do too much on it, you need to think out what you plan for the bike after it is completed.
Do you plan on riding it? restoring as a museum piece? selling to make money?
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I'll probably end up riding it myself sparingly when it is done, and then sell it.
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Read as much as you can on the site Roy provided. One thing I try to always do is use Kawasaki parts, either NOS or refurb'd parts. Aftermarket stuff can stick out, and be easily noticed. If you want top dollar when you sell, don't load it up with aftermarket stuff. Even the smallest detail like a logo on the head of a bolt will stand out.
1975 Z1 900
1994 KX250 Supermoto
2004 KX125
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adsVA83 wrote: The VIN for the frame is Z1F 13095 and the number on the 73 case is Z1E 13181. Would I be correct in saying that these are "matching" since they are only about 80 off?
Can you find Z1 or KZ1000's that run awesome and are in decent shape for under $1,000? I think that would be a killer deal if you could. I paid $2,000 for this one as a reference for others. It has 29mm smoothbores on it as well.
No, $1000.00 for an early Z1 even if it doesn't run is unlikely but not unheard of if the seller has no clue what they have. That is all I meant. $2,000 for a running bike in that shape IMHO is an excellent price. Very good score!
At glance, I can tell what is not original as follows:
original paint ($500 up), seat, spark plug wires (obvious I know), chain guard, engine color, rear shocks, exhaust (approx. $1400.00 plus shipping for replicas), and hand grips. Also the air box is missing and replaced with pods, missing, the grab bar and can't tell if the center stand is there or not. Front disk was modified. If both side covers are there, you have saved yourself a hassle. I would make sure to to change the frame grommets that these covers attach to. Or, like many, drill a small hole in the plastic pins and use small itch pins on the inside to keep them mounted. Anyhow, I would say the $2000.00 you paid plus a budget of $4,000 ($6,000 total) is very realistic. Even with refreshing the engine. But something tells me after riding it, I have my doubts that you would be willing to sell it, .
Current project 76 KZ900 (This was a Vetter model)
76 KZ900
81 XJ550H SECA (Current Project)
82 XJ550R SECA
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74 Z1900
72 CB450
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If you plan on a very nice representation of a Z1 (a 9 out of 10 bike), then you can source some used parts, and use a mix of genuine and aftermarket parts.
The issue with a perfect restoration, the parts are too valuable for you to ride the bike. You can't afford to get dings or scratches on NOS bodywork or pipes - they are now irreplaceable parts.
As Kidkawie mentioned, some aftermarket parts are very noticeably different - but often are the only economical way to get parts.
Sometimes you have to utilize aftermarket parts as a stopgap and just keep searching for genuine parts - but it can entail a lot of searching - more than just browsing eBay.
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