Looking for hard to find KZ1000-E2 service manual
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Looking for hard to find KZ1000-E2 service manual
09 Jun 2014 13:49
Hey everyone, I'm rebuilding a motor on a 1980 KZ1000 Shaft, and the factory service manual is nearly impossible to find! I've seen it referenced in a handful of topics on here, but can't seem to find a .pdf of it anywhere
I called Kawasaki, and it's completely out of print, so hard copies are especially hard to come by. Do any of you happen to have a source for it?
My problem is, I bought the bike cheap from a friend of mine who had disassembled the top of the engine, then stopped. I'd rather put it back together and ride it than part it out, but I have no point of reference. I've tried Craigslist, Ebay, Reddit, Google, and local dealerships (who told me to try the internet haha); I found what looks like a reproduction for $63 from New Zealand...which is nearly what I paid for the bike LOL. Before I shell that out as a last resort, does anyone happen to have a link to a .pdf of it? I figured that if anyone would, it would be someone here

My problem is, I bought the bike cheap from a friend of mine who had disassembled the top of the engine, then stopped. I'd rather put it back together and ride it than part it out, but I have no point of reference. I've tried Craigslist, Ebay, Reddit, Google, and local dealerships (who told me to try the internet haha); I found what looks like a reproduction for $63 from New Zealand...which is nearly what I paid for the bike LOL. Before I shell that out as a last resort, does anyone happen to have a link to a .pdf of it? I figured that if anyone would, it would be someone here

'76 GL1000 LTD
'78 KZ650 SR
'80 KZ1000 Shaft
'78 KZ650 SR
'80 KZ1000 Shaft
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Re: Looking for hard to find KZ1000-E2 service manual
09 Jun 2014 14:16
No eBay APP ID and/or Cert ID defined in Kunena configurationHere's one on eBay for $48.59 with FREE shipping. The seller says 1982, but the manual is for the 1979 KZ1000-E1 and 1980 KZ1000-E2 shaft models. Apparently the seller didn't bother to read the list of models shown on the back cover, but he did provide a picture of the list (see below). Ed
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1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)
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Re: Looking for hard to find KZ1000-E2 service manual
09 Jun 2014 14:20
This place will have a new one for less ..
www.ebay.com/usr/e-classicbike.com?_trksid=p2053788.m1543.l2754
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1980 LTD 1000..,1976 LTD 900, have the 1000&900 now. the rest are previous= 1978 KZ 650 B.., 1980 Yamaha XT 500..,1978 Yamaha DT 400.., 1977 Yamaha yz 80..,Honda trail ct 70.., Honda QA 50...5-1/2 hp brigs & straton CAT chopper mini bike...3-1/2 hp mini bike (WHEN GAS WAS ABOUT 45 CENTS A GALLON)!!!!
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09 Jun 2014 14:28pete greek1 wrote: This place will have a new one for less .. www.ebay.com/usr/e-classicbike.com?_trksid=p2053788.m1543.l2754
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Those are the guys selling the reproduced $63 manual. $35 for the manual and $28 for shipping. A bit pricey.
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'80 KZ1000 Shaft
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Re: Looking for hard to find KZ1000-E2 service manual
09 Jun 2014 14:30
No eBay APP ID and/or Cert ID defined in Kunena configuration
Awesome! I *still* can't find that one by searching on my own - I have to use your link. I may have to go that route.
650ed wrote: Here's one on eBay for $48.59 with FREE shipping. The seller says 1982, but the manual is for the 1979 KZ1000-E1 and 1980 KZ1000-E2 shaft models. Apparently the seller didn't bother to read the list of models shown on the back cover, but he did provide a picture of the list (see below). Ed
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Awesome! I *still* can't find that one by searching on my own - I have to use your link. I may have to go that route.
'76 GL1000 LTD
'78 KZ650 SR
'80 KZ1000 Shaft
'78 KZ650 SR
'80 KZ1000 Shaft
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Re: Looking for hard to find KZ1000-E2 service manual
09 Jun 2014 14:40
If you do the cheapest shipping , it will get to you about a week later than the faster shipping, I've gotten 2 manuals 1 the fastest shipping & one their cheapest shipping & only 1 week difference
Pete, ...P.S. they are good quality !!
Pete, ...P.S. they are good quality !!
1980 LTD 1000..,1976 LTD 900, have the 1000&900 now. the rest are previous= 1978 KZ 650 B.., 1980 Yamaha XT 500..,1978 Yamaha DT 400.., 1977 Yamaha yz 80..,Honda trail ct 70.., Honda QA 50...5-1/2 hp brigs & straton CAT chopper mini bike...3-1/2 hp mini bike (WHEN GAS WAS ABOUT 45 CENTS A GALLON)!!!!
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09 Jun 2014 14:42pete greek1 wrote: If you do the cheapest shipping , it will get to you about a week later than the faster shipping, I've gotten 2 manuals 1 the fastest shipping & one their cheapest shipping & only 1 week difference
Pete, ...P.S. they are good quality !!
I will keep them in mind down the road - I still have...about 7 or 8 bikes from the '60s and '70s that need sweet, sweet lovin'.
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Re: Looking for hard to find KZ1000-E2 service manual
09 Jun 2014 14:46
Give-em some sweet sweet lovin, & you'll see the rewards for it .


1980 LTD 1000..,1976 LTD 900, have the 1000&900 now. the rest are previous= 1978 KZ 650 B.., 1980 Yamaha XT 500..,1978 Yamaha DT 400.., 1977 Yamaha yz 80..,Honda trail ct 70.., Honda QA 50...5-1/2 hp brigs & straton CAT chopper mini bike...3-1/2 hp mini bike (WHEN GAS WAS ABOUT 45 CENTS A GALLON)!!!!
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