What engine is it?

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09 Aug 2007 15:21 #162835 by dreamsofaz1r
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Trying to determine what engine I have in a bike. the # is KZT00AE010122. It has a 900 cam cover and is in a 900 frame(I think) and I am trying to figure out if it is a 900 or a 1000. Manufacture date is 8/76. Thanks for the help all.

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09 Aug 2007 15:24 #162837 by cottoncandyninja
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arent the 76 900s actually 1000s? pretty sure its something like that...

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09 Aug 2007 15:24 #162838 by PLUMMEN
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the rest of bike might be a 76-early 77 900 but the numbers on engine case sound like a kz1000;)it could also be an early build 77 kz1000 bike,look on front right side of cylinder on motor(when sitting on it)if it says 1015 its kz1000,903 would be kz900.does it have a disc brake rear wheel?

Post edited by: PLUMMEN, at: 2007/08/09 18:27
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09 Aug 2007 15:30 #162840 by dreamsofaz1r
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Sing disk front, drum rear. I was told it was a 77 900 but i am not sure if that is true.

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09 Aug 2007 15:32 #162841 by PLUMMEN
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that build date would make it a 77 900 if it has drum rear brake,they are pretty rare bikes.what kind of shape is it in?;)
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09 Aug 2007 15:39 #162845 by dreamsofaz1r
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Decent shape for now, but if you seen Tangerine Dream I posted, you will see where it is headed. lol

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09 Aug 2007 15:41 #162846 by dreamsofaz1r
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PLUMMEN wrote:

that build date would make it a 77 900 if it has drum rear brake,they are pretty rare bikes.what kind of shape is it in?;)


It has electronic ignition, after market coils, and EVERY cover on the engine is chrome and in good shape. Even has a chrome rear axal, rear chain adjusters, and chrome front foot pegs and foot peg mounts. Nees a paint job and a seat and it will be really nice. I got it to clean up and sell and was SOOOOO hoping it was a 77 900. Seems going with my gut feeling was the right idea now doesnt it?

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09 Aug 2007 15:45 #162848 by PLUMMEN
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that is one that i would restore if its fairly complete,god knows im no resto nut but that one is kinda rare i think ive seen a grand total of 2 maybe 3 over the years;)
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09 Aug 2007 16:10 #162850 by RonKZ650
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KZT00A means KZ1000. Serial number 01xxxxx is a 1977 KZ1000A1
321,000 miles on KZ's that I can remember. Not going to see any more.

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09 Aug 2007 16:40 #162852 by Mcdroid
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RonKZ650 wrote:

KZT00A means KZ1000. Serial number 01xxxxx is a 1977 KZ1000A1


Ron is correct...at the very least, the cases are KZ1000...it may be that someone dropped a bigger motor into the 900 frame...a common 'upgrade' in the old days.

What is the frame VIN?

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09 Aug 2007 18:14 #162876 by dreamsofaz1r
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It is a 77 kz900 with a 1000 engine in it. Frame numbers are Z1F08xxxx. Is it worth finding a 900 engine and putting it in or just leave it like it is? I also found it has a small kit in it, their is 010 on top of the pistons. Not sure what size that makes the 1000 motor. Would explain all the chrome, electronic ignition, coils, etc though.

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10 Aug 2007 06:09 #162984 by mark1122
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go over to z1enterprises and u will find serial #'s for all the dif. years. www.z1enterprises.com/catalog.aspx?pid=KZ900
76 KZ, frame gusset work,1200CC.Ported by Larry Cavanaugh, 1.5mm.over intakes, Carron Pipe, ZRX12 rear end, and seat,96zx9 front end.
01 CBR600F4i Track bike.
Cobourg, Ont. Can.

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