How to get authentic photos for visual help in restorations

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30 Aug 2019 13:03 #810107 by Mikaw
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I have a couple bare frames that I'd like to build up as authentic as I can. Not doing showroom concourse builds but I would like them to be as actuate as possible….I don't trust image search on browsers. So where is the best place to get real reference photos???

1976 KZ 900 A4 kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/613548-1976-kz-900-a4
1976 KZ 900 B1 LTD
1978 KZ 1000 B2 LTD
1980 KZ 750 E1
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30 Aug 2019 15:21 #810114 by Warren3200gt
Magazine reviews of the time and original sales litrature / hand books/adverts.
You can usualy dig up digital copies of original brochures online. Just search for every concievable combination of relevant words and use different search engines.


Z1000J2 somewhat modified!

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30 Aug 2019 18:02 #810118 by 73z1
Micky Hesse black classic book and David Marsden original kawasaki z1 and both excellent books with lots of photos.
Building a bike from parts is expensive, typically more then buying one.

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30 Aug 2019 18:49 #810120 by 650ed
The Kawasaki Service Manuals and Kawasaki Owners Manuals contain lots of good, original photos. What models are you restoring? Some manuals may be available on this site. Ed

1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)

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30 Aug 2019 19:47 #810122 by Mikaw
Currently a ‘76 900 A4 that’s complete so I think I’m good on that. But I have a ‘77 A5 frame and motor, serial numbers won’t match but they are verified ‘77 900 A5 . Too bad someone put a 1000 piston and jug on the motor. That’s why it not destin to be concorse correct but as period correct as I can get it.

1976 KZ 900 A4 kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/613548-1976-kz-900-a4
1976 KZ 900 B1 LTD
1978 KZ 1000 B2 LTD
1980 KZ 750 E1
Kowledge Speaks, But Wisdom Listens.
Jimi Hendrix.

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30 Aug 2019 19:51 #810123 by Mikaw

73z1 wrote: Building a bike from parts is expensive, typically more then buying one.


I’m really close to having a complete bike. I had purchased several lots cheep years ago

1976 KZ 900 A4 kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/613548-1976-kz-900-a4
1976 KZ 900 B1 LTD
1978 KZ 1000 B2 LTD
1980 KZ 750 E1
Kowledge Speaks, But Wisdom Listens.
Jimi Hendrix.

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31 Aug 2019 08:27 #810140 by hardrockminer
I use the parts and service manuals as my primary reference. For Z1 correctness the best book by far is John Brookes' "Kawasaki Z1& Z2 1972-73 Restorer's Parts Book." It's also useful for 1974 and 1975. It would be somewhat useful for later years, but less and less as one gets further from 1975.


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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31 Aug 2019 10:56 #810149 by Mikaw

hardrockminer wrote: It would be somewhat useful for later years, but less and less as one gets further from 1975.


Thank you. Is there a simular publication for the later KZ's

1976 KZ 900 A4 kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/613548-1976-kz-900-a4
1976 KZ 900 B1 LTD
1978 KZ 1000 B2 LTD
1980 KZ 750 E1
Kowledge Speaks, But Wisdom Listens.
Jimi Hendrix.

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31 Aug 2019 12:38 #810157 by hardrockminer
Not that I know of.

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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02 Sep 2019 04:51 #810212 by asphalt900
An easy reference is partzilla. It breaks down the sub systems in a user friendly manner. Kawasaki used parts codes for hardware that tell the diameter and length. If you are picky about correctness for the smaller non stamped head nuts/bolts and don't want to spend a fortune sourcing oem. Just purchase some stainless steel fasteners from the hardware store and lap/sand the raised numbers off the top. Of course starting in 77 a lot of the hardware included raised 7's and 4's on non upset type bolts.

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02 Sep 2019 19:07 #810256 by Mikaw
Thank you... I'm familiar with Partzilla…

Asphalt900.... (Kawasaki used parts codes for hardware that tell the diameter and length.) where would I find this code book?

1976 KZ 900 A4 kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/613548-1976-kz-900-a4
1976 KZ 900 B1 LTD
1978 KZ 1000 B2 LTD
1980 KZ 750 E1
Kowledge Speaks, But Wisdom Listens.
Jimi Hendrix.

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03 Sep 2019 08:10 #810279 by asphalt900
Mikaw, here is a photo example from the "earlier" numbering system. Kawasaki changed it a bit but the last 5 numbers tell the diameter and length in new system. Also, from another thread, I have completed painting The USED OEM face for the 78 KZ1000 You were needing.
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