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1978 KZ1000 LTD nut and bolt resto 29 Nov 2023 13:45 #892201

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Can't go wrong with all black.  Had mine painted black in the early 80's and when it gets repainted (in a year or so) it'll be all black again.
Scotty

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1978 KZ1000 LTD nut and bolt resto 29 Nov 2023 16:12 #892210

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Love the turbo. I have had the pleasure to ride many different bikes and brands over the years. Never had the chance to ride a turbo KZ. I may have had the chance to ride Jeffs from Z1 enterprises years ago but I passed for one reason or another. Nice bike!
It will put a smile on your face that doesnt go away.
Coming up on boost is like adding another motor to the bike.
 

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Mr Turbo Race Kit, MTC 1075 Turbo pistons by PitStop Performance , Falicon Ultra Lite Super Crank, APE everything. Les Holt @ PDM's Billet Goodies . Frame by Chuck Kurzawa @ Logghe Chassis . Deep sump 5qt oil pan. RIP Bill Hahn
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1978 KZ1000 LTD nut and bolt resto 29 Nov 2023 17:17 #892213

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Yes, looks great!  Are the front signals on the headlight!  I thought LTD signals were on the bars.


 
Thanks Hard Rock Miner, Everyone else's turn signals are mounted to the handlebars but I tend to be, not like everyone else. Did not like the stock LTD bars back in the day and I don't care for them today. They are mounted to the headlight and they are stock "Honda" turn signals. This resto will Not be a back to stock resto, it will be a what I like resto. I will keep all the stock parts just so when I die my son will get more $$$ for the bike with the original parts and pieces.

I didn’t like the stock bars on my 900 LTD either and ended up putting the bars from the early years CB750 and I love ‘em. Perfect width and angle and still room for the signals to mount. I actually like the look of the signals on the bars

 
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1978 KZ1000 LTD nut and bolt resto 29 Nov 2023 20:24 #892216

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@ rivman.  Beautiful bike, as are all in this thread.  Is that exhaust an original Murray X-pipe, or are they still available new ?   And how does it sound ? Thanks ahead.
I’m curious also.
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.
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1978 KZ1000 LTD nut and bolt resto 29 Nov 2023 20:43 #892217

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Curious too
Scotty

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1978 KZ1000 LTD nut and bolt resto 29 Nov 2023 22:25 #892218

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Some pictures of mine.
ABSOLUTELY Gorgeous machine Rivman!!! Please give me some info on that seat if you don't mind.
KZ1000 LTD B2 1978
Honda XL350 K1 1975
Montgomery, Texas
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1978 KZ1000 LTD nut and bolt resto 30 Nov 2023 07:22 #892221

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@ rivman.  Beautiful bike, as are all in this thread.  Is that exhaust an original Murray X-pipe, or are they still available new ?   And how does it sound ? Thanks ahead.
 
Its unclear if they can still provide pipes, by the looks of it its probably a custom order process, contact info :

www.murrayexhaust.com/index.htm
 
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1978 KZ1000 LTD nut and bolt resto 30 Nov 2023 08:00 #892222

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Maybe you can make it to our Zukey Lake  Kawasaki fest  next spring 
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Maybe you can make it to our Zukey Lake  Kawasaki fest  next spring 
Dave
 
Thanks for the invite Dave.
I have not applied for a passport yet but will put that on my "to do" list.
Alex

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1978 KZ1000 LTD nut and bolt resto 30 Nov 2023 08:36 #892225

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I like the seat. any info on that
 
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1978 KZ1000 LTD nut and bolt resto 30 Nov 2023 12:49 #892230

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It took me like two or three years to restore my MK.II Superbike from a rolling chassis covered in thirty years of dust and the rest of it packed away in ten or so large boxes to what it looks like now!!!! 

 

It was well worth it in my book!!!!


 
1972 H2 750 Cafe Racer built in 1974.
1976 KH400 Production Road Racer.
1979 Kz1000 MK. II Old AMA/WERA Superbike.
1986 RG500G 2 stroke terror.
1986 GSXR750RG The one with the clutch that rattles!

Up in the hills near Prescott, Az.
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Wookie, I would never ignore an email from you. I might have missed it. Do you have my correct email address?

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