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What bike do I have?
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I have a KZ (frame VIN) Z1F513396 and engine number Z1E137864.
The title says 1977 Z1000 but for some reason, I thought it was a 900. Thanks in advance for any help.
Current bikes: 2013 FJR1300 09 YZ250F 04 CRF230 (wifes) 1977 KZ900
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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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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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zedder.com/Info/77%20KZ900-A5.htm
While the frame and engine numbers for the 1977 1000 A1 and the B1 both have 2 zeros to indicate they are 1000 ccs.
zedder.com/Info/77%20KZ1000-A1.htm
zedder.com/Info/77%20KZ1000-B1%20LTD.htm
1977 KZ650 B1
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My father-in-law gave me this motorcycle about 15 years ago. He had the same motorcycle when he was younger so he purchased it knowing I would fix it up. He has since passed on and my wife and I are excited to put some love into it. It ran when I loaded it up years ago, but I could tell it needed some carburetor work.
What company makes the best service manual?
Also, parts sources? I am familiar with Z1 Enterprises, but I’m sure you guys have many more sources. Thanks so much for your help.
John
Current bikes: 2013 FJR1300 09 YZ250F 04 CRF230 (wifes) 1977 KZ900
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An ugly one.
Less ugly. Seller says it covers through 1977, but I would have him confirm that first . The back cover pic is blurry.
This site says you can download a black and white copy for $8.95. kz900.com/books/
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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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Z1parts.net is able to fill in a lot of gaps. They have very quick shipping.
Diablo Cycle has a few bits that I haven't been able to source anywhere else.
Partzilla for new OEM parts.
And of course, eBay is your friend.
1978 KZ1000-A2
kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/613296-1978-kz1000-a2-barn-find
1978 KZ400-B1
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Kaylinator wrote: Z1E is a good start.
Z1parts.net is able to fill in a lot of gaps. They have very quick shipping.
Diablo Cycle has a few bits that I haven't been able to source anywhere else.
Partzilla for new OEM parts.
And of course, eBay is your friend.
All good places, l would like to add.
redlinecycle.com/
www.z-power.co.uk/
z-fever.de/shop/en/
www.johnnysvintagemotorcycle.com/
And to add to kaylinator’s Partzilla, use it to find the oem part numbers, and the other bikes and years that use the same parts. Really aids in finding parts offered for different prices if you don’t want to buy directly from Partzilla.
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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Jimi Hendrix.
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