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- uk_kev
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I am trying to find where mine was put together. in 1978
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- The Gringo
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- ¡Usted no necesita otra motocicleta!
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Andy
Akron, Ohio
80 Z-1 Classic-Sold
84 GPZ1100
79 KZ 1000 LTD
78 KZ 1000 A2
77 KZ 1000 LTD-Sold
76 KZ 900 The definition of a barn find
76 KZ 900-Sold gone to Denmark
KZ 750 times 3, KZ 650 times 8 Sold 1 down to 7
KZ 550 times 2 80 440LTD-Sold
81 CSR 305-Sold 81 Yamaha XS650 Special
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- Gone Kwackers
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Michael
Victoria, Texas
1982 GPz750
1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A
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74 Z1-A stock
76 KZ-900 Totaly stock vice MAC pipe
77 KZ-1000A stock
78 Z1-R 100%MINT 500 original Mi.
78 Z1-R Yoshi 1103 kit stage 1 cams Yoshi pipe. Etc
79 KZ-1300 (1400)
80 KZ-1300
81 Scratch built GPz1150R
82 KZ1000
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74 Z1-A stock
76 KZ-900 Totaly stock vice MAC pipe
77 KZ-1000A stock
78 Z1-R 100%MINT 500 original Mi.
78 Z1-R Yoshi 1103 kit stage 1 cams Yoshi pipe. Etc
79 KZ-1300 (1400)
80 KZ-1300
81 Scratch built GPz1150R
82 KZ1000
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...they were clearly marked on the Goose Neck as “made In Japan” or “Made In USA” right on the white sticker.
Have always enjoyed pointing out the “Made In USA” to the Harley guys. :lol:
1973 Z1
KZ900 LTD
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The KZ900-A4, produced for the American market was unique in that it was actually made, or rather assembled, on the production line of the Lincoln plant in Nebraska. This plant had previously produced the Z400 twin model in early 1975. This was a first for a Japanese company and got the bikes right where Kawasaki wanted them, in the worlds biggest market place for motorcycles.
Engine units were imported from Japan and fitted into frames on the production line. Eventually more parts were to be sourced in the states leading to a "Made in the USA" motorcycle. Kawasaki were so confident of the 900 range that they invested over $20 million in the Lincoln plant.
Production of the KZ900 at Lincoln started in June 1975 in readiness for the 1976 season. 9200 units were produced in 1975 with another 12144 produced in 1976. This was about 60% of the total Z900-A4 production, proving just exactly where Kawasaki thought their largest market was.
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1973 Z1
KZ900 LTD
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74 Z1-A stock
76 KZ-900 Totaly stock vice MAC pipe
77 KZ-1000A stock
78 Z1-R 100%MINT 500 original Mi.
78 Z1-R Yoshi 1103 kit stage 1 cams Yoshi pipe. Etc
79 KZ-1300 (1400)
80 KZ-1300
81 Scratch built GPz1150R
82 KZ1000
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The plant lies just north of the Lincoln Municipal Airport and one gets a good view of it from the right hand side of the plane when leaving from the terminal. Upon my return I was in a window seat on the right hand side of plane so I didn't get to see it again either.
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Nate
Nates vintage bike axiom: Riding is the reward for time spent wrenching.
Murphys corollary: Wrenching is the result of time spent riding.
1979 KZ650 (Complete!)
1979 KZ650 SR (Sold!)
1979 KL250 (For sale)
1994 Bayou 400 (four wheel peel )
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B1 1977
000101-026990 Japan
500001-508015 USA
B2 1978
027501-032200 Japan
508016-515325 USA
B2A 1978
033501-044828 Japan
515326-523523 USA
B3 1979
045201-047350 Japan
523524-533520 USA
77 KZ 650 B1, 82 GPz 1100 B2.
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(1.) '75/'76 KZ400D - Commuter
(2.) '78 KZ750B3 Twin - Commuter
(3.) '78 KZ750B3 Twin - Commuter
(4.) '75 KZ400D - Sold
kz750twins.com
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