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1977 KZ1000 Frame 03 Feb 2022 06:20 #861708

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Manufactured 10/76.  There's a story behind this frame that will surprise you.  Not sure if anyone is interested.  If no one is, I will cut it up and dump it.  Contact me for the specific details to see if you might even consider it.  Frame is in excellent shape by the way and has been in my garage for years. 
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1977 KZ1000 Frame 03 Feb 2022 07:03 #861711

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Suppose I'll take it if you're just gonna toss it otherwise. 
1982 KZ750 Spectre - 6 speed swap, BS34s, 18" rear wheel

2001 ZX-6R

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1977 KZ1000 Frame 03 Feb 2022 07:59 #861716

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Too valuable! That's clean. There are 3 guys looking for cut off parts on the Kaw FB pages right now. Those 1 year rear peg /muffler brackets that filled up with water and rusted are sought after for repairs. Plus drag bike guys like them for the front cradle to back half the chassis.I just waited 3 months for a fresh clean title in my name from New York state, it is actually in the mail today!!  For an unmolested, straight, matching code swinger.
The 76 KZ900 rear drum brake is the new Z1 for collectors as Mecum Vegas just proved!
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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,
Old faithful! Points ign. Bendix Orig. carb.
Starts everytime!

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1977 KZ1000 Frame 05 Feb 2022 15:22 #861847

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Interested what is the frame number 
1982 GS1000sz Katana ( #15...17K Miles)
1982 GS1000sz Katana ( # 297....7100k Miles)
1978 Kz1000 Z1R. 10K Miles1
1978 kz1000 z1r 27k miles
1977 KZ 1000 A ( Project ) 54K Miles
1976 Kz900A4 (Red)21K miles
1976 Kz900A4 ( Red)7500 miles
1974 Z1 900 project

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1977 KZ1000 Frame 19 May 2022 11:43 #867326

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If you by any chance still have this, I am very interested!
1977 KZ1000 LTD
1977 KZ1000A

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1977 KZ1000 Frame 19 May 2022 12:01 #867327

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frame and engine are in Illinois now - See "wheelhop's most excellent adventure"
1978 KZ 1000B (73 tribute)
1977 KZ1000 project
1976 KZ 900
1976 KV 75
1976 Honda Elsinore MT250
1974 Z1 900 project
1971 Honda CT70
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1977 KZ1000 Frame 19 May 2022 13:57 #867330

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I have 2 - 79-80 Shaft KZTOOAE---- (frame #) Titles from NY state. 1 each. 1-1979 / 1-1980. From bikes I dismantled and scrapped over the last 3-4 yrs.
Good for re-stamping necks into these older KZ bikes.
Nothing fishy! Just cheap old Shafty KZ1000's. New York is pretty simple on the older bikes. It's not a Harley were they are scrutinized!
Just floating this out there. If it's your bike and project your keeping and need a title. You can own a 79 or 80 KZ1000.
Over the last 40 yrs; Yes, I have re-stamped frames with different titles. It was quite common in the Western NY area.
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,
Old faithful! Points ign. Bendix Orig. carb.
Starts everytime!

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1977 KZ1000 Frame 29 May 2022 07:25 #867859

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Im curious on the story behind this 76 frame. I have a 77 1000 I am working on and its got quite a wobble. Im seriously worried my frame is tweaked and I was not able to see it before.. Not that I can see it now....
1981 KZ750 Chopper, 1975 KZ400 , 1984 GPZ750 track build , Res 1977 kz1000a ,1977 kz1000a ...ect.

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1977 KZ1000 Frame 31 May 2022 06:21 #867933

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It is a 77 frame manufactured  on 10/1976.
1978 KZ 1000B (73 tribute)
1977 KZ1000 project
1976 KZ 900
1976 KV 75
1976 Honda Elsinore MT250
1974 Z1 900 project
1971 Honda CT70

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1977 KZ1000 Frame 31 May 2022 07:41 #867938

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Im curious on the story behind this 76 frame. I have a 77 1000 I am working on and its got quite a wobble. Im seriously worried my frame is tweaked and I was not able to see it before.. Not that I can see it now....
Quite a few things can cause wobble such as, worn or overtightened steering stem bearings, worn swingarm bushings or bearings, improperly serviced forks, bad shocks, improper tire inflation.
Frames can be straightened, but the frame must be completely stripped.
1982 KZ1000 LTD parts donor
1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough

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1977 KZ1000 Frame 31 May 2022 14:21 #867955

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I had a 76 900 LTD with a Goodyear front tire and I found it in the day those cause the wheel wobble front tire is very important.
. Check the balance have the wheel and try a different one if you have one they're not much to swap out if a friend has the same bike

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1977 KZ1000 Frame 31 May 2022 15:23 #867956

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Switching from ball bearing to roller bearing on the steering neck is a must have. The rear spagetti swingarm and his stock bearings will twist under heavy load. Rear shocks must swap to Koni (Ikon) or YYS. Only one brand and type of matching tire set on front and rear wheel. Change your tires before you reach the TWI. Correct tire pressure. Check wheel bearings for play. Change forg oil and springs, more pre-load and progressive spring rate.

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