Z1R Tank on a Z1?

Hey guys ive searched for this but have come up blank. Will a Z1R tank fit a 73 Z1 frame? If so what years should I be looking for? Ive been milling around the idea of going to an aluminium tank but prefer the look of the Z1R over the original. Any and all info is greatly appreciated.

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I have a z1r tank Im restoring I can see if it fits my z1b. Ive seen the tanks on KZ900s but dont know if any modifications were done.

the tank will fit, seat is different, side covers might fit, just wont match. I think you could make the ZiR covers work too. just the seat is going to be an issue.

I was going to build this bike with the tank I'm restoring. lol

That bike was built by my good buddy Mr. Joe Foster @ Performance cycle in Hammond Indiana. He has owned an Independent cycle shop (same building) since 1974 ( I think) specializing in the kaw 900/1000. I have been picking his attic for years. It used to be a gold mine of parts up there but now all the goodies are gone.
The shop is 45 minutes or so from my house and Joe lives a few minutes from me. I called him last Thursday when I picked up the Go Fast turbo bike and he carried a battery home for me. . Whenever I need new parts ,batteries, gaskets etc he take em home and leaves them in the front seat of his car. I pick the parts up and toss the cash on the seat. He's a good o boy. Builds three or four of those custom bikes a year and they sell quick

And yes he had the seat made to fit

Why would you do that? Z1r much smaller then the kz900.