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11 Sep 2020 13:46

Hello All,

Need some help figuring out which model bike i have . I got the Zedder CD but i dont see where to look up the VIN numbers , Bike didnt come with any paper work.

Frame: KZT00B 529622
Engine: KZT00AE 102562

Any help would be appreciated

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Re: vin numbers

11 Sep 2020 17:55 - 11 Sep 2020 17:57

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You have a 1980 kz1000 LTD (B4)

zedder.com/Info/80%20KZ1000-B4%20LTD.htm

Edit: the 5xx,xxx frame number indicates it was built in the US. Lincoln Nebraska I think?

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Re: vin numbers

11 Sep 2020 18:32

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Ok thanks I came to same conclusion, it also seems to indicate it could be a MKII motor . Is there a way to tell if it is from the outside?

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Re: vin numbers

11 Sep 2020 19:13

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Edit: the 5xx,xxx frame number indicates it was built in the US. Lincoln Nebraska I think

Correct!

From one who was there! Mike

Former M.E. at Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing, Lincoln, NE
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Re: vin numbers

11 Sep 2020 22:52

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Click on the model you have and it'll take you to a seperate page with vin, engine nos etc for that bike.
www.zedder.com/msg1.htm

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Re: vin numbers

12 Sep 2020 05:11

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Look at your engine, near the oil filler spout. If you have the two braces as shown in the photo it's a Mark 2 engine. You can confirm it by counting the number of teeth on your cam shaft sprockets. They will have 32 teeth. Earlier engines had only 30.

I have several restored bikes along with a 2006 Goldwing with a sidecar.

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Re: vin numbers

12 Sep 2020 07:11 - 12 Sep 2020 07:12

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Southpaw wrote: Hello All,
Need some help figuring out which model bike i have . I got the Zedder CD but i dont see where to look up the VIN numbers , Bike didnt come with any paper work.
Frame: KZT00B 529622
Engine: KZT00AE 102562
Any help would be appreciated

Prior to the 1981 model year, the frame number is the vin. 17-digit vins were mandated beginning in 1981 for the USA.

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Re: vin numbers

12 Sep 2020 08:08

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I am pretty sure the vin and frame number are the same after 1981 as well.

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www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/620336...amateur-build-thread

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Re: vin numbers

12 Sep 2020 08:59

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Great thank you all for the help identifing my bike. So i do have that rib at the filler neck.

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