1976/77 Z1000 A1 bring back to life

MFP-Joe wrote:

I´ve had ones uppon a time, also these reflector-shocks on my Z1B,..standing as a restauration in my living room,..cause at that time, they `ve been much cheaper than good conditioned used originals.. ,
it's rather unusual, since you prefer the Z1000 to the Z900. Most people prefer the Z900 to the Z1000. Perhaps you have the chance to trade your Z900 for a Z1000 at a profit?

(I really like the Z1 and Z900, but I wouldn't want to ride them in their original condition these days. Too much "ballast" with the beautiful 4-4. For me,as a non-so-100%-original customer, it's more something for the eye and to look at than to ride...)..And in fact: The 4-2 on the Z1000 is something nice, and today, i like it, ... but for me, not at the top-ranking for 4-2-systems,....per example, the old Ducati 900 SS "Conti" silencers are very  fine designed, i like them very much,..and the sound was real  R&R

 

asphalt900 wrote:

Those original KZ900-1000 rear shocks can be "glammed" up, they do come apart. I do it all the time and have the springs re-chromed, have a box of them already finished. Hey..how did that cup get in there Rolf? 

 

 

Rolf1976_KZ900 wrote:

MFP-Joe wrote:

I´ve had ones uppon a time, also these reflector-shocks on my Z1B,..standing as a restauration in my living room,..cause at that time, they `ve been much cheaper than good conditioned used originals.. ,
it's rather unusual, since you prefer the Z1000 to the Z900. Most people prefer the Z900 to the Z1000. Perhaps you have the chance to trade your Z900 for a Z1000 at a profit?

(I really like the Z1 and Z900, but I wouldn't want to ride them in their original condition these days. Too much "ballast" with the beautiful 4-4. For me,as a non-so-100%-original customer, it's more something for the eye and to look at than to ride...)..And in fact: The 4-2 on the Z1000 is something nice, and today, i like it, ... but for me, not at the top-ranking for 4-2-systems,....per example, the old Ducati 900 SS "Conti" silencers are very  fine designed, i like them very much,..and the sound was real  R&R


 

I was looking for a z1000 and bought one 2023 that was very nice ( at first) ,but i found out after some days it had some damages that was bad.I took some pictures and contacted the seller and he gave me the money back straight away .I did not even need to use a gun haha joking.  The seller was very nice guy and i dont think he tried to fool ,me. he just did not know much about motorcycles .
Anyway then suddenly the kz900 i have now turned up only 10 minutes drive from me .so i called the seller and run in to my car and about 15 miutes later the bike was mine.

..And you´ve done it right, your KZ900 is a pretty fine bike !!!

asphalt900 wrote:

Didn't think You would notice the missing cup Rolf, had Kris Kringle snag it from you last Christmas. He was going that way anyway. Thought i would re-gift it to this coming Christmas as to complete your set, haha. Clever tool Joe!! I just modified cheap-o spring compressor kit and found a front outer carrier race bearing from a Ford Escort fits the adjuster perfectly. It's nutty how a sorted mine works, ha.