how to identify model & engine

I searched but guess I didn't do it right because "no results". I am trying to identify which model and year bike this is, Some one mentioned it is a MkII, but I'm clueless. Manufacture date is 2/79 and VIN starts with a KZT00E and engine ser. is KZT00EE. It has a shaft drive, 160mph speedo and fuel gauge inside tachometer.

AIHrefugee wrote: I searched but guess I didn't do it right because "no results". I am trying to identify which model and year bike this is, Some one mentioned it is a MkII, but I'm clueless. Manufacture date is 2/79 and VIN starts with a KZT00E and engine ser. is KZT00EE. It has a shaft drive, 160mph speedo and fuel gauge inside tachometer.

Per zedder.com:
Year & Model '79 KZ1000-E1:ST
Frame No. Range KZTOOE-000101 - 009445
Engine No. Range KZTOOEE000101 - 009461

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Thank you Patton, any idea if it's a MkII? And pardon the noob question but what's difference?

Mk2 is chain drive
ST is shaft

almost 62,000 miles, is she running?

AIHrefugee wrote: Thank you Patton, any idea if it's a MkII? And pardon the noob question but what's difference?

Here's the link to an earlier KZr thread discussing the differences:
kzrider.com/forum/13-bike-related/375288...-a-mkii?limitstart=0

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Do you have a manual? If not you need to get one. Was it in a flood?
Steve

No manual yet, but I know to avoid the Clymers lol. No flood but was parked under Hackberry and Pecan trees for the last 6 years. The berries from those have an abhorrent effect on avian digestive systems, yuck. Put MMO in the cylinders today and put plugs back in, gonna wait a few days and see if can turn motor over, currently stuck.

You guys wanted pics lol here ya go. Long rib coming off the oil fill, and smog towers. I know this looks like a fry pie, but hey it was free. Means that I'll be able to put some money into and still not break the bank. Oh and title paperwork getting sent Monday morn.