My latest 78 1000a relove

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14 Jul 2024 05:38 #902075 by ronnieV

My latest 78 1000a relove was created by ronnieV

Well,getting close to the finish line on my latest build,I call it my relove because I don't restore, I'm not that technical with 100% correctness and these bikes were loved when new,at some point the love was lost and the bike was neglected.Enter me. This one wasn't too bad but it needed it cosmetically but engine was sound with relatively low miles. First the pressure wash,then total tear down to the bare frame . this is where the fun begins. For me it's like building a model, just bigger.im including some pics of my progress, mostly just waiting on bodywork from paint. I will update when finished

77 ltd1000 80 ltd1000 78kz1000a ,02 red zrx 12r, 94 cb1000 big one ,03 valkyrie (my couch) 65 olds 442

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14 Jul 2024 05:54 #902076 by Wookie58

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Another great looking bike Ronnie, I'm still on the first one

1982 KZ1000 Ltd
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/617631...-82-begins?start=192
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14 Jul 2024 06:07 #902077 by ronnieV

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Retirement has its privileges Wookie. Lol. And my shed is a good place to hide from reality.

77 ltd1000 80 ltd1000 78kz1000a ,02 red zrx 12r, 94 cb1000 big one ,03 valkyrie (my couch) 65 olds 442

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14 Jul 2024 07:17 #902080 by asphalt900

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Great to see the "Younger" crowd having a thirst/energy to undertake Your endeavors!!

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14 Jul 2024 07:18 #902081 by asphalt900

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BTW, shuck those zip ties, ha

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15 Jul 2024 06:12 #902138 by ronnieV

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Ya,that's my son helping out,he too loves the old kz's. I'm still searching for correct bars for internal wires

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15 Jul 2024 06:34 #902139 by Street Fighter LTD

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Keep doing what you're doing buddy .
Nice work !!!!!!!

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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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15 Jul 2024 15:19 #902172 by BCScott

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Lucky to have the stock exhaust. Not many of them left!

Back in the saddle and loving it! KZ1000A1

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16 Jul 2024 03:11 #902186 by ronnieV

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BCScott wrote:
Lucky to have the stock exhaust. Not many of them left!
I've been searching for awhile

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01 Aug 2024 05:07 #902729 by ronnieV

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Well,another one almost ready to go. I learned alot on this one.Im not usually the guy for originality but this bike called out for it. There's some upgrades I did either because finding original parts are impossible or like the steel braided brake li es to me are a must.
luckily, I have another ruff 78 1000a in the waiting, but this one ill hotrod.Its much easier. Lol