wanted stock exhaust pipe for 1977 kz1000a-1

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wanted stock exhaust pipe for 1977 kz1000a-1

19 Feb 2025 09:27
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I am looking for a set of stock exhaust pipes for a kz1000a-1 standard.

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19 Feb 2025 10:04
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Complete stock exhaust with header pipes.

www.kleinanzeigen.de/s-anzeige/kawasaki-.../3003348792-306-6409

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19 Feb 2025 10:40
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Scirocco, those show the same pictures as these which suggests that these two establishments are not the manufacturers. 
If that is the case and the manufacturer is Busso in Italy, stay well clear. You have to pay upfront, the lead time is about 12 months plus, the quality is absolutely atrocious and once they have your money customer service and recourse is non existant. 
The picture below shows a new set of Z1000 exhausts opened immediately upon delivery. 
Chrome is so poor it flaked off and corroded during transport delivery. 
Search reviews on their systems before ordering or parting with any money. 
Z1OC  did a group buy from them for 10 sets of Z1000 exhausts. Only 2 sets arrived in a usable condition. 

www.bazar-de-la-becane.fr/echappement%20photo.html


Z1000J2 somewhat modified!

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Re: wanted stock exhaust pipe for 1977 kz1000a-1

19 Feb 2025 11:10
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Yes Warren, Busso in Italy is a scam.

My link is the privat sale market of ebay Germany.

If me, i would buy a brand new 4-4 MRS Japan reproduction system.

 
 


 
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Re: wanted stock exhaust pipe for 1977 kz1000a-1

19 Feb 2025 11:20
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The pictures in the ebay ad are the ones that Bazar de la becane use on their Web site. 
I was under the impression that the Bazar ones are manufactured by them in stainless but I've never actually seen any examples. 
Any knowledge/experience regarding Bazar de la becane? Located Dunkirk in France. 

Z1000J2 somewhat modified!

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19 Feb 2025 11:25
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OUCH!! That's just plum pitiful!!

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Re: wanted stock exhaust pipe for 1977 kz1000a-1

19 Feb 2025 12:08 - 19 Feb 2025 12:16
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Finding a good 4-2 exhaust system these days (and of course,for a reasonably affordable price ;-) ) is really difficult and rarely on offer. It's really easier, as Scirocco already wrote, to buy a 4-4 system...but if you want to restore an A1 / A2 to its original condition, it will be difficult or impossible: They are rare like pure gold!If I remember, I used to throw a few of these systems in the trash in order to screw a sporty 4-1 onto my bike, that's just how it was back then...

because I have to admit, I was earlier never a "standard stock style man", on theese days , i only loved the "race-style" on my bikes...like most of my buddys..
Greetings, Joe
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Re: wanted stock exhaust pipe for 1977 kz1000a-1

21 Feb 2025 07:28
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I have a set but mufflers have some rust,head pipes are nice. Maybe good set to restore?
77 ltd1000 80 ltd1000 78kz1000a ,02 red zrx 12r, 94 cb1000 big one ,03 valkyrie (my couch) 65 olds 442
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Re: wanted stock exhaust pipe for 1977 kz1000a-1

21 Feb 2025 08:04
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Yes sir !
    I would love to have a chance to restore these!
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ronnieV post=909255 userid=11401I have a set but mufflers have some rust,head pipes are nice. Maybe good set to restore?

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Re: wanted stock exhaust pipe for 1977 kz1000a-1

21 Feb 2025 12:52 - 21 Feb 2025 12:58
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I wonder if you can restore a rusty exhaust pipe?  Maybe you could fit a new metal liner on the inside and even tig weld the areas that are rusted through. Or better yet just make some new pipes from new material !
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