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13 Oct 2005 20:58 #1567 by lowtorq
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I bought my first bike last winter and boy did I jump in head first. 78 KZ1000 basket case. I took it out by the armload. I had a friend who said he would help me with the project so I went for it.The motor was a 1982-1000J.This made for some interesting wiring issues when it came to the guages and controls, but not that bad. I had some charging problems and a few other issues that I finally got worked out and I actually got to drive it for the past 3 weeks. I love this bike. I got new fork seals put in but they started leaking almost right away. the tubes are in great shape maybe the springs are getting weak? Or maybe I should go with original Kawasaki seals? Anyway that is pretty minor. What I was really wondering about was the swingarm swap that seems so popular. When I bought the bike a GS swingarm came with it!

Last winter I built it this winter tear it apart again?
I really like the way they look.

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13 Oct 2005 21:33 #1583 by KZQ
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Hey lowtorque,
It helps to use some vinyl electrical tape to cover the ends of the tubes when you put the new seals onto them. If the seals weren't damaged during assembly they are probably in upside down. Yep, that'll make em leak right off the bat.

The GS swing arm is longer and will help you keep the front wheel on the ground during drag races. If you're not planing any smoking launches stick with the stock setup. It'll handle much better.

Welcome to the site. Got any pics of your machine?
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1968 BSA 441 Shooting Star, 1970 BSA 650 Lightning, 1974 W3, 1976 KZ900, 1979 KZ750 Twin, 1979 KZ750 Twin Trike, 1981 KZ1300, 1982 KZ1100 Spectre, 2000 Valkyrie, 2009 Yamaha Roadliner S. 1983 GL 1100
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14 Oct 2005 04:32 #1626 by rstnick
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Welcome to KZR from a fellow CDN. Sounds like a nice bike. The J motors put out the most HP at the time if I'm not mistaken. And I second the request for pics. I'll check the Gallery.B)

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1978 KZ650 C2, 130K kms, Delkevic ex, EI, CVK32, PMC easy clutch, ATK fork brace, steering damper, Progressive Suspension, braced swingarm, ZRX shocks, 18" Z1R front wheel.
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2005 z750s

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15 Oct 2005 21:43 #2002 by zedheadmc
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Oh hell yes! Nothing like a basket case and doing it yourself. Any left over pieces :laugh:.
Welcome to this great Z/KZ gathering. Yep pics would be nice.

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15 Oct 2005 22:24 #2005 by Alex_KZ1K
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Good to hear about another fellow KZ owner! Advice about the teardown this winter... well it's winter and you're not riding it anyway! That's the best time for a teardown even if you're not planning anything major. I'm doing one this winter to learn about the bike and figure out things that I'm going to need to change. In the spring, it'll emerge slightly faster, slightly nicer looking, and alot more fun. Good luck, hope to see you around.

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