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1980 Kawasaki KZ1000 Trike 29 May 2017 11:33 #763028

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Hello,
I have just purchased a custom built 1980 Kawasaki KZ1000, (see attached photo) that I plan to convert into a Trike. I have no experience in such an endeavor, so I will be needing any assistance I can get in completing this project.
I guess the best way to begin is with detailed pictures of what has already been done to the bike, and following with my ideas on taking what I have and asking for any help, tips etc. I will be posting updates as the project progresses.
Thank You All, In Advance!
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1980 Kawasaki KZ1000 Trike 29 May 2017 15:01 #763043

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You might find some useful ideas here.....
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/600616...a-trike?limitstart=0
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1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough
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1980 Kawasaki KZ1000 Trike 29 May 2017 15:05 #763045

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I was thinking of Bills bike. If anything needed it this one does IMO.
Steve
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1980 Kawasaki KZ1000 Trike 29 May 2017 15:09 #763048

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Miller use to say "jack up the headlight and replace the motorcycle.":lol: Maybe find one that's been frozen up and swap parts?
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1980 Kawasaki KZ1000 Trike 29 May 2017 17:42 #763056

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I would like to see a close up picture of the bars.
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1980 Kawasaki KZ1000 Trike 29 May 2017 19:11 #763064

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Thanks for your interest. I will try to get more of better detail in the morning.
Tom
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1980 Kawasaki KZ1000 Trike 31 May 2017 16:24 #763191

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Thank you. Thats the best looking kawasaki i have ever seen.
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1980 Kawasaki KZ1000 Trike 31 May 2017 16:33 #763193

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peter1958 wrote: Thank you. Thats the best looking kawasaki i have ever seen.

:blink: :S :whistle: ;) ;) ;)
I think our new member making a trike out of this bike is a blessing for this old Kaw
Dave B) B) B)

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Mr Turbo Race Kit, MTC 1075 Turbo pistons by PitStop Performance , Falicon Ultra Lite Super Crank, APE everything. Les Holt @ PDM's Billet Goodies . Frame by Chuck Kurzawa @ Logghe Chassis . Deep sump 5qt oil pan. RIP Bill Hahn
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1980 Kawasaki KZ1000 Trike 31 May 2017 16:38 #763195

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These are the best I could come up with.
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1980 Kawasaki KZ1000 Trike 31 May 2017 16:43 #763197

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Reminds me of Walneck's Road Dog.
walneckswap.com/About-Us/History-of-Roadog

Definitely have a conversation with Bill about his trike build.
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1980 Kawasaki KZ1000 Trike 31 May 2017 18:02 #763202

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A lot of time went into that thing.:whistle:
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1980 Kawasaki KZ1000 Trike 02 Jun 2017 15:33 #763358

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Yea, but like I said a little earlier I am having serious problems with getting used to the clutch being there by the left highway peg, and the suicide shifter as cool as it looks.
I would never take it on a trip of any distance, as is. One of the first things that will be done is the Clutch is going back on the handlebar where it belongs.Just out of curiosity, I did some research on shaft driven Trikes and found an article at carcentric.com concerning the trike conversion of a '79 Honda CX500 using the rear axle from a '81 Datsun B210. What they did there makes alot more sense than converting the shaft drive that I have to chain (God only knows what complications that would involve). Anyhow if anyone is interested in the article the link is carcentric.com/Roxinante.htm

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