Unusual mk. I cam cover

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Unusual mk. I cam cover

06 Oct 2015 04:56
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I just bought this unusual mark I cam cover on eBay. First time I've seen one with large ends like this (a rib is missing). Anyone have an idea what year it was from?

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Re: Unusual mk. I cam cover

06 Oct 2015 14:22
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What is a Mark 1, ??
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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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Re: Unusual mk. I cam cover

06 Oct 2015 14:28
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It's a later style KZ 1000. 77-78 outer ends a little different than a Z1
Livin in "CheektaVegas, NY
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Re: Unusual mk. I cam cover

06 Oct 2015 15:49
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Early KZ 1000.
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Z1b1000 1975 Z1b
kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/598262-kz-...-will-it-live#672882
kzrider.com/forum/2-engine/597654-poser?start=240#704229
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Re: Unusual mk. I cam cover

06 Oct 2015 16:09
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It looks like the same cover that is on my 1980 KZ1000 ST shaftie.
1978 KZ1000A2, 1980 KZ1000E, 1980 KZ1000B4 LTD

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Re: Unusual mk. I cam cover

06 Oct 2015 17:22
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It does not look like mine from '77. My serial number is early 6000's for '77, nor does it look lik my 78' cover. I'm clueless.
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Re: Unusual mk. I cam cover

07 Oct 2015 03:20
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never seen one like that before but you guys in States get some bikes/parts we don't in Oz.

Is it possible someone has ground down the lip/rib/webb ?

If done properly you cannot tell.

It's an old trick to make a late Z1A or Z1B cover to look like a Z1 or early Z1A cover by grinding the outter lip out, again cannot tell if done el-smicko.
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Re: Unusual mk. I cam cover

07 Oct 2015 03:37
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I have those cover on my 78 KZ1000 LTD.
I have a 1980 Kawasaki KZ750 Ltd. I bought new. I recently managed to get it out of my garage after 28 years and put it on the road again (2010). I feel like a kid all over again. Since I have acquired 3 78 KZ1000 Ltd, 1 1981 KZ1000 Ltd, and another 1980 KZ750 Ltd. Love the LTD's.

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Re: Unusual mk. I cam cover

07 Oct 2015 06:45
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Yes most likely ground down. It was chromed. The guy thought it would look better with a nice end with new shiny chrome
Livin in "CheektaVegas, NY
Went thru 25 of these in 40 yrs.
I SOLD OUT! THE KAW BARN IS EMPTY.
More room for The Old Girl, Harley 75 FLH Electra Glide,
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Starts everytime!

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Re: Unusual mk. I cam cover

07 Oct 2015 06:49
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pete greek1 wrote: What is a Mark 1, ??
Pete
Hey Pete, A Mark I is a 1948 Lincoln Continental :lol: :lol:
I just asked my friend Mat McC :lol:
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Went thru 25 of these in 40 yrs.
I SOLD OUT! THE KAW BARN IS EMPTY.
More room for The Old Girl, Harley 75 FLH Electra Glide,
Old faithful! Points ign. Bendix Orig. carb.
Starts everytime!

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Re: Unusual mk. I cam cover

07 Oct 2015 07:18
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z1kzonly wrote:
pete greek1 wrote: What is a Mark 1, ??
Pete
Hey Pete, A Mark I is a 1948 Lincoln Continental :lol: :lol:
I just asked my friend Mat McC :lol:
No wonder I didn't know, I was always a Cadillac lover, & hated Lincolns, :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Re: Unusual mk. I cam cover

07 Oct 2015 07:24 - 07 Oct 2015 07:25
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z1kzonly wrote: It's a later style KZ 1000. 77-78 outer ends a little different than a Z1
In over 40 yrs. around these bike in Chicago, I've NEVER heard them referred to as a Mark 1
must be an East coast slang, :laugh: :laugh:
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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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