KZ 1000 kickstart

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22 Apr 2006 19:06 #41735 by romzrx
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What was the last year production of the KZ 1000 with kickstart?
76 KZ900
79 KZ1300
82 KZ1000J
C10
C14
ZRX1200

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22 Apr 2006 19:29 #41740 by Darth
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Well as far as all models go … I don’t know. But I can tell you this, the 1978 Z1-R had one but it was mounted under the seat. It was for emergencies only and it didn’t fold up. This may have been the start of the "no kickstart" movement. I bought a stock one and installed it on mine. I like 'em.

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22 Apr 2006 19:58 #41751 by donthekawguy
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I think it was 1978.
Rathdrum Idaho
1971 Kawasaki g3ss
1972 Yamaha R5 350
1965 Suzuki Hillbilly
1964 Yamaha 125

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22 Apr 2006 20:19 #41757 by 79MKII
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1980 was the last year for all 1000's, except maybe for the police bikes. I think they went until '81. The new "J" models came in '81 and no longer had a kick start. My 1980 LTD 1000 was one of the last to have it.
The Kaw List:
Current: 79 KZ1000 A3 MKII, 78 KZ1000 A2, 78 KZ1000 Z1-R, 78 KZ650 SR, 80 KE175
Former: 03 KLX400SR, 99 ZRX1000, 82 KZ750 LTD, 80 KZ1000 A4 MKII, 80 KZ1000 LTD, 78 KZ1000 A2, 74 H-2 750 Triple, 78 KL250

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22 Apr 2006 20:24 #41760 by RonKZ650
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1980 KZ1000A had it, 1980 KZ1000B LTD had it, 1980 Z1R and ST had it under the seat so yes, 1980 was the last.
321,000 miles on KZ's that I can remember. Not going to see any more.

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15 Dec 2010 06:06 #417015 by jawatech
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Is it possible to retrofit older kickstart hardware on a newer 1983 J engine? If not then why
1983 KZ1100 Specter Cafe/Street-fighter project

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15 Dec 2010 08:21 #417026 by 893cv
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No, the cases on the J engine were changed and will not accomidate the kickstart.


Is it possible to retrofit older kickstart hardware on a newer 1983 J engine? If not then why
1980 kz1000 LTD
1978 Z1R

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15 Dec 2010 13:10 #417069 by jawatech
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Are they drastically different or could something be modified to make it work? I cant seem to find any good pics for comparison. Or if not then Could you just use the older style cases?
1983 KZ1100 Specter Cafe/Street-fighter project

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15 Dec 2010 13:49 #417075 by Cuff
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From what I've read around here and other places looks like the 1981 Police Special was last. Good thing I have one.;)

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