1983 KZ1000R2 Project
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Re: 1983 KZ1000R2 Project
18 Jun 2026 18:15
The new Stator arrived.
I installed it too.
A Rick's unit.
Need to let the RTV dry on the grommet and gasket area.
Tomorrow I hope to start her up.
I installed it too.
A Rick's unit.
Need to let the RTV dry on the grommet and gasket area.
Tomorrow I hope to start her up.
Rob
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1978 KZ650 C2, 130K kms, Delkevic ex, EI, CVK32, PMC easy clutch, ATK fork brace, steering damper, braced swingarm, ZRX shocks, 18" Z1R front wheel.
2000 ZRX1100
2011 Ninja 250R - Wife's
2005 z750s
1978 KZ1000 project
1983 KZ1000R2
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1978 KZ650 C2, 130K kms, Delkevic ex, EI, CVK32, PMC easy clutch, ATK fork brace, steering damper, braced swingarm, ZRX shocks, 18" Z1R front wheel.
2000 ZRX1100
2011 Ninja 250R - Wife's
2005 z750s
1978 KZ1000 project
1983 KZ1000R2
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Re: 1983 KZ1000R2 Project
19 Jun 2026 17:14
Start up and test ride today.
Here she is, first start in over a month, on Choke:
youtube.com/shorts/E-Dj_opYE4k
Had a 100 KMs test ride;
The suspension and brakes work well.
The idle is hanging a little. I tightened up the carb holder clamps when I got back.
She pulls really well, but I don't think the speedometer is working well.
I tried her with the stock seat, and a GPz seat.
The GPz seat is a little higher, and I think I prefer it.
Here she is, first start in over a month, on Choke:
youtube.com/shorts/E-Dj_opYE4k
Had a 100 KMs test ride;
The suspension and brakes work well.
The idle is hanging a little. I tightened up the carb holder clamps when I got back.
She pulls really well, but I don't think the speedometer is working well.
I tried her with the stock seat, and a GPz seat.
The GPz seat is a little higher, and I think I prefer it.
Rob
CANADA
Need a key for your Kawasaki? PM me
1978 KZ650 C2, 130K kms, Delkevic ex, EI, CVK32, PMC easy clutch, ATK fork brace, steering damper, braced swingarm, ZRX shocks, 18" Z1R front wheel.
2000 ZRX1100
2011 Ninja 250R - Wife's
2005 z750s
1978 KZ1000 project
1983 KZ1000R2
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Need a key for your Kawasaki? PM me
1978 KZ650 C2, 130K kms, Delkevic ex, EI, CVK32, PMC easy clutch, ATK fork brace, steering damper, braced swingarm, ZRX shocks, 18" Z1R front wheel.
2000 ZRX1100
2011 Ninja 250R - Wife's
2005 z750s
1978 KZ1000 project
1983 KZ1000R2
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Re: 1983 KZ1000R2 Project
22 Jun 2026 18:44
I took the 1000R out to the Sunday CVMG Breakfast Meet.
And a ride afterwards.
She's running well.
A long time riding buddy says she is quicker than my ZRX, and my feels by the pants thinks so too.
And a ride afterwards.
She's running well.
A long time riding buddy says she is quicker than my ZRX, and my feels by the pants thinks so too.
Rob
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Need a key for your Kawasaki? PM me
1978 KZ650 C2, 130K kms, Delkevic ex, EI, CVK32, PMC easy clutch, ATK fork brace, steering damper, braced swingarm, ZRX shocks, 18" Z1R front wheel.
2000 ZRX1100
2011 Ninja 250R - Wife's
2005 z750s
1978 KZ1000 project
1983 KZ1000R2
CANADA
Need a key for your Kawasaki? PM me
1978 KZ650 C2, 130K kms, Delkevic ex, EI, CVK32, PMC easy clutch, ATK fork brace, steering damper, braced swingarm, ZRX shocks, 18" Z1R front wheel.
2000 ZRX1100
2011 Ninja 250R - Wife's
2005 z750s
1978 KZ1000 project
1983 KZ1000R2
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Re: 1983 KZ1000R2 Project
22 Jun 2026 22:47
Yay, awesome news, so pleased it was a successful ride.
Rich.
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