Difference between KZ1000 and a MKII

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13 Jun 2010 10:47 #375451 by larrycavan
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porchev914 wrote:

OK, so that we're all clear, this reinforcing rib:


Helps identify a MKII case?


But see how yours doesn't go all the way down on the cases. It's shorter than the MKII rib.

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13 Jun 2010 10:47 #375452 by porchev914
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And this curve here Larry?

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13 Jun 2010 10:49 #375454 by porchev914
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larrycavan wrote:

porchev914 wrote:

OK, so that we're all clear, this reinforcing rib:


Helps identify a MKII case?


But see how yours doesn't go all the way down on the cases. It's shorter than the MKII rib.


Thank you for the clarification for those of us less experienced in these things Larry

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13 Jun 2010 10:55 #375456 by larrycavan
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Here's the 2 rib differences on the oil fill tower.
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13 Jun 2010 11:01 #375458 by larrycavan
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BTW....You're engine cases are looking pretty darn good! :)

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13 Jun 2010 11:04 #375460 by porchev914
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OK Larry, I finally understand what I'm looking at :blush: Thank you for noticing, my cases look almost as good as yours! You'll get a better look once I send you my head B)

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13 Jun 2010 17:43 #375536 by Lazyman06
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sorry for the late reply guys. the engine VIN is KZT00AE-091614 the frame VIN is KZT00A-042004. The bike is rough but it runs.

1979 KZ1000 MK II frame
1980 KZ1000 C3 police engine
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13 Jun 2010 18:54 #375555 by mark1122
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porchev914 wrote:

And this curve here Larry?


Sorry . i dont get this 1? this is a kz. but the mk11 looks like it has this curve as well?

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13 Jun 2010 19:09 - 13 Jun 2010 19:16 #375562 by porchev914
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I believe I was looking at, and circled, the wrong curve Mark. I was CONFUSED :blush: :dry: :blink:

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13 Jun 2010 19:46 - 13 Jun 2010 19:47 #375579 by trianglelaguna
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motor #'s and tooth count on the cams ,,,,oh and vin #'s


lemme see...can anyone tell me if this is a MKII,,,i wanna know for sure so i can make a hybrid..

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13 Jun 2010 20:17 #375592 by trianglelaguna
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a tooth brush and some time and a few donated/scored of e-bay parts and i'd have that looking sharp enough to not recognize...tell me your on it....


Lazyman06 wrote:

sorry for the late reply guys. the engine VIN is KZT00AE-091614 the frame VIN is KZT00A-042004. The bike is rough but it runs.


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2003 ZX12R
2007 FZ1000
2004 ninja 250R for wife

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13 Jun 2010 20:20 #375595 by PLUMMEN
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trianglelaguna wrote:

motor #'s and tooth count on the cams ,,,,oh and vin #'s


lemme see...can anyone tell me if this is a MKII,,,i wanna know for sure so i can make a hybrid..

ill let you know next tuesday/weds when i get there

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