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Z1 body work 08 Feb 2019 19:20 #798371

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I'm putting together a 76 KZ900A and was wondering if the tank, side covers, ect. from a Z1 will fit.

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Z1 body work 09 Feb 2019 05:54 #798382

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Tank is the same but is made differently. The seam on a KZ900 extends along the bottom outside edge. On a Z1 it extends along the inside.

I think sidecovers will fit but KZ900 are not the same. The left side has no hole for the oil tank like a Z1.

Seat latch is different but seat will fit. Z1 latch is welded to the frame. KZ900 is like the newer KZ's.

Many other parts are slightly different but are interchangeable.
I have several restored bikes along with a 2006 Goldwing with a sidecar. My wife has a 2019 Suzuki DR 650 for on and off road.

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Z1 body work 09 Feb 2019 07:33 #798387

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Plain and simple. For what you want to do?
SELL Any 72-75 Z1 parts for good $$ on eBay
This will fund your KZ900 build.
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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Z1 body work 09 Feb 2019 07:43 #798389

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Thanks guys. I don't have any Z1 body parts, wish I did. I want to buy a painted body set but they are all for the Z1. Can't find any that are for the Z900. I really like the root beer brown and orange but before plunking down the $$ I want to make sure they will fit. Sounds like my plan will work.

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Z1 body work 09 Feb 2019 07:49 #798390

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Tank is good, side covers at minimum require you to add a tab for the bottom and Z1 motor mounts, Doable, we do it here, weld tabs necessary and add Z1 motor mounts. Those Doremi body sets are well worth the money, paint is a little hard/brittle, it chips somewhat easily but it's a nice job!

Les

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Z1 body work 09 Feb 2019 07:49 #798391

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You'll need the bolt on mounts for the side covers.
Steve

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Z1 body work 09 Feb 2019 09:43 #798396

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GregZ had a Green set of Dorimi for sale at a real good price, don't know if they are sill available.

kzrider.com/forum/23-for-sale/609757-sel...i-z1a-green-body-set
78 KZ1000 A2A

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Z1 body work 09 Feb 2019 14:30 #798402

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Yeah I saw his set for sale but I really want the root beer brown and orange.

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Z1 body work 09 Feb 2019 15:01 #798404

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I like the Root beer and orange too but my buddy owned a 74 that is still the fastest bike I have ever ridin and so green comes in a close second .
Please disregard the derogatory statement towards helmet law, we were young and stupid.

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Z1 body work 09 Feb 2019 18:30 #798416

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But the brown and orange are the faster colors.

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