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Time to turn my kz1000 into a resto mod. 09 Dec 2019 08:01 #815122

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Yes sir that turned out nice.the weight reduction is what was really noticeable on my bike.to sit on it and lift it off the stand it feels like smaller bike.mine feels like i lost about 65 lbs. out of the front end.

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Time to turn my kz1000 into a resto mod. 22 Dec 2019 07:00 #815737

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Starting to work on the body and paint.
Bought a Kawasaki Vulcan front fender.
Had to do some cutting , sectioning and a bit of tig welding. Had to re-shape it a bit but looks wright on it.
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Time to turn my kz1000 into a resto mod. 28 Dec 2019 12:19 #816014

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Working on the body and paint.
I should have bought a new tank.
There was rust , I sealed it inside but some of it is lifting and there was a pinhole in the side.
There was also a inch of bondo on it because someone couldn't pull a dent first.
The right side cover had 1/4"of paint.
I used a Kawasaki Vulcan front fender that I had to rework a bit.
The rear fender a left side cover was mint original paint though
I'm trying to decide if I want to add black pearl and metallic to the clear.

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Time to turn my kz1000 into a resto mod. 28 Dec 2019 13:31 #816023

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Black pearl! Maybe some OEM style pinstripes for contrast?

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Time to turn my kz1000 into a resto mod. 06 Jan 2020 13:24 #816574

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Kofla wrote:

Bulletkz wrote: Looks wise I think it's perfect.
Not as comfy as the stock seat but way more comfortable than my $600.00 Sargent seat on my ducati, and that was a improvement over the stock seat.
So feels great to me.
Probably sell the stock seat and buy more parts.
Looking for a oil cooler and fittings now.


The bike looks great!


May I ask what make seat that is that you have on your bike in the picture? Thanks...
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Time to turn my kz1000 into a resto mod. 06 Jan 2020 13:38 #816575

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Time to turn my kz1000 into a resto mod. 06 Jan 2020 17:35 #816593

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That the one. Kinda wish I got the straps.

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Time to turn my kz1000 into a resto mod. 06 Jan 2020 18:01 #816596

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did you modify the latch... does it lock down
1976 KZ 900 A4 kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/613548-1976-kz-900-a4
1976 KZ 900 B1 LTD
1978 KZ 1000 B2 LTD
1980 KZ 750 E1
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Time to turn my kz1000 into a resto mod. 06 Jan 2020 19:36 #816599

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No ,the holes are there for both style latches. Just used my original latch.

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Time to turn my kz1000 into a resto mod. 06 Jan 2020 20:10 #816601

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thanks
1976 KZ 900 A4 kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/613548-1976-kz-900-a4
1976 KZ 900 B1 LTD
1978 KZ 1000 B2 LTD
1980 KZ 750 E1
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Time to turn my kz1000 into a resto mod. 07 Jan 2020 08:40 #816622

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Double thank you to you and Scirocco. Is that the same seat that Z-1 Enterprises sells? Their part number is PM151-1165.

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Time to turn my kz1000 into a resto mod. 07 Jan 2020 11:59 #816641

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Yes they are the same Kind of seats Rick.
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