1980 ltd b4 old meets new (kinda)

Here is the project bike 3600 org. miles. before I got my greasy fingers on it! Aways wanted a kz1000 when I was a kid, but did have a 1978 kz650. Got this beauty for $700.

Looks like a nice score. What plans do you have for it.
Mark

That is a great score.

Holy crap, did you at least buy him dinner first? :laugh: (my apologies if it was a family deal :blush: )

It is actually was a funny experience. The guy had the bike back in the 80's and dropped it once and was scared of it and never rode it again. He is a drunk and really did not want to sell it but his BIG wife forced him to sign it over to me and took the $'s It had not been started in a long time. He sold it to me about a 1 1/2 years ago. And I really started this project in December. I will get caught up to were I presently with this project in the next couple posts and pics. This pic is starting to break down the bike and get a idea for fitment of 2000 zr7 forks. More posts and pics to come. Please, anyone with any ideas or suggestions, Share them here or pm me. I also would be glad to help anyone with anything I can.

Here is the wheels, power coated black with the caliper centers painted gloss black heat paint. Conti road attack-sport rubber. The tread design looked like a great match for the look I am after.

Ok, here is the swing arm! Waited 4 months for this baby. Have a tread on chassis forum swingarms.com reference this.

The frame primed and ready for a dry-fit of the forks and swing arm

Front forks clamps and triple tree from a 2000 zr7 new progressive springs installed. power coated and resealed.

Frame with the swing arm fitted and front forks.

Ok here we go!!! the engine just returned from powerhouse motorcycles.
1075 pistons
395 cams
h.d valve springs
h.d. clutch springs
ported and polished
welded/balanced crank
undercut tranny
flat slide carbs to follow

frame painted ready to assemble