Advice needed

Mcdroid wrote:

I'm a bit confused on what you are terming 'S' models. The red one pictured is a 1978 KZ1000A2 model. Haven't seen the '79 yet. Parts are readily available for the KZ1100A and KZ1000A2 models...it all comes down to personal preferences.

x2...ditto

trianglelaguna wrote:

the 900 kawis are like a 66 ss camaro



a 900 it is just the best bike ever made.....

A 66 SS Camaro, Never seen one. A 66 SS Chevelle maybe.


The 900/1000 is the best bike ever in my opinion

if the 78 isnt sitting in you garage yet,let me know where it is! :laugh:

Guys,

Thank you for the info as I know nothing about the KZ's and your comments have been very helpful.

The red '78 is advertised as a '79. Not confident about a guy that doesn't know what year his bike is.

I'm off to look at another '78 and also the '81 above. When I stated "S" above, I meant Sport. Maybe I have this wrong.

Thanks again.

SpeedMK wrote:

Here is the picture of the blue '81

Can't tell from pic whether it's chain or shaft final drive.

Thinking oem front fender was painted to match bike, and this has non-oem chrome front fender.

Regarding the red bike, perhaps an '78 engine in '79 frame.

Good Luck!

The red one is a 78 and is sweet. Buy that one. If he has another send pics.

Went out and looked at another '78 and it was very clean. Brought a friend of mine who is a mechanic with. The bike has low miles at 19K. Paint and seat are very good. Nice mods and has the original equipment. So I bought it.

Only issue I noticed was the rear end is a little harsh even on the lightest spring settings. Could be from lack of use. New rear shocks are in the future.


Thanks for all the advice guys!

Here's a pic

another

i think you might just have made the right choice with that bike nice ride. good score.

Only issue I noticed was the rear end is a little harsh even on the lightest spring settings. Could be from lack of use. New rear shocks are in the future.

For whatever reason, the lower shock mounts are not located in the oem position, and are more rearward whereby the shocks are laid down more.

Here's a pic for comparison in oem mount position, forward of rear axle.

Good Luck!

Patton wrote:

Only issue I noticed was the rear end is a little harsh even on the lightest spring settings. Could be from lack of use. New rear shocks are in the future.

For whatever reason, the lower shock mounts are not located in the oem position, and are more rearward whereby the shocks are laid down more.

Here's a pic for comparison in oem mount position, forward of rear axle.

Good Luck!

Thank you for the picture and observation. Another member pointed out that this has lowering links. I'm going to put the shocks back to the OEM position as you suggested.