Doc Vakansie wrote:
Mcdroid wrote: You might want to double check the VIN numbers as both the frame and motor VIN are way out of range for the Z1000 (1015cc) series.
Thanks for the post, Kawasaki South Africa got back to me this morning. The numbers are 100% correct, it is South African vin and engine numbers. It is a KZ1000 MK2 1980 model. It does seem like the bike is a bit of a bastard with all different parts on it, bit at least the numbers correspond. Now the question is should I bring it back to Original or keep it as is? Im leaning a bit towards original.
If it was mine, and I was you, and I got your MKII in the shape it is in, I would lean towards making it a stock looking custom, and concentrate your restoration efforts on your ELR. The MKII is worth much less as a restored original than the ELR. And, the MKII has the same sort of tough guy looks, and can be drastically improved in terms of power and handling performance by modifications that won't drastically alter the basic classic lines and look of the bike. This is one of my favorite MKII customs:
www.ac-sanctuary.co.jp/rcm-list/gallery/kz1000mk2/rcm247/
2-04 R1, 81 CSR1000, 81 LTD1000, 2-83 GPz1100, 3-79CBX, 81 CBX, 3-XS650, 84 Venture, +parts
Quote "speed costs money...how fast do you want to go?" (Which Z movie?)
Universal formula for how many motorcycles one should own = n + 1, where n is how many motorcycles you own right now....
