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Unusual mk. I cam cover 06 Oct 2015 04:56 #693554

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I just bought this unusual mark I cam cover on eBay. First time I've seen one with large ends like this (a rib is missing). Anyone have an idea what year it was from?

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Current
1980 KZ 1000G - 1075 forged, '84 GPz cams & ITB, Cavanaugh head, MS3 Pro Mini ECU, (orig. w/29 SBs), etc.
1979 KZ1000 Mk II (in pcs)
1978 KZ1000 A2 (in pcs)
2009 HD Night Train
2007 HD XL 1200 Low
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1980 KZ1000 G
1980 BMW R100RS
1972 BMW R75/5
1978 KZ1000 A2A
1973 HD XLCH
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Unusual mk. I cam cover 06 Oct 2015 14:22 #693604

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What is a Mark 1, ??
Pete
1980 LTD 1000..,1976 LTD 900, have the 1000&900 now. the rest are previous= 1978 KZ 650 B.., 1980 Yamaha XT 500..,1978 Yamaha DT 400.., 1977 Yamaha yz 80..,Honda trail ct 70.., Honda QA 50...5-1/2 hp brigs & straton CAT chopper mini bike...3-1/2 hp mini bike (WHEN GAS WAS ABOUT 45 CENTS A GALLON)!!!!

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Unusual mk. I cam cover 06 Oct 2015 14:28 #693605

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It's a later style KZ 1000. 77-78 outer ends a little different than a Z1
Livin in "CheektaVegas, NY
Went thru 25 of these in 40 yrs.
I SOLD OUT! THE KAW BARN IS EMPTY.
More room for The Old Girl, Harley 75 FLH Electra Glide,
Old faithful! Points ign. Bendix Orig. carb.
Starts everytime!

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Unusual mk. I cam cover 06 Oct 2015 15:49 #693611

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Early KZ 1000.
Steve
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Unusual mk. I cam cover 06 Oct 2015 16:09 #693616

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It looks like the same cover that is on my 1980 KZ1000 ST shaftie.
1978 KZ1000A2, 1980 KZ1000E, 1980 KZ1000B4 LTD

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Unusual mk. I cam cover 06 Oct 2015 17:22 #693618

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It does not look like mine from '77. My serial number is early 6000's for '77, nor does it look lik my 78' cover. I'm clueless.
Bruce
1977 KZ1000A1
2016 Triumph T120 Bonneville
Far North East Metro Denver Colorado

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Unusual mk. I cam cover 07 Oct 2015 03:20 #693635

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never seen one like that before but you guys in States get some bikes/parts we don't in Oz.

Is it possible someone has ground down the lip/rib/webb ?

If done properly you cannot tell.

It's an old trick to make a late Z1A or Z1B cover to look like a Z1 or early Z1A cover by grinding the outter lip out, again cannot tell if done el-smicko.
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Unusual mk. I cam cover 07 Oct 2015 03:37 #693639

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I have those cover on my 78 KZ1000 LTD.
I have a 1980 Kawasaki KZ750 Ltd. I bought new. I recently managed to get it out of my garage after 28 years and put it on the road again (2010). I feel like a kid all over again. Since I have acquired 3 78 KZ1000 Ltd, 1 1981 KZ1000 Ltd, and another 1980 KZ750 Ltd. Love the LTD's.

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Unusual mk. I cam cover 07 Oct 2015 06:45 #693651

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Yes most likely ground down. It was chromed. The guy thought it would look better with a nice end with new shiny chrome
Livin in "CheektaVegas, NY
Went thru 25 of these in 40 yrs.
I SOLD OUT! THE KAW BARN IS EMPTY.
More room for The Old Girl, Harley 75 FLH Electra Glide,
Old faithful! Points ign. Bendix Orig. carb.
Starts everytime!

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Unusual mk. I cam cover 07 Oct 2015 06:49 #693652

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pete greek1 wrote: What is a Mark 1, ??
Pete

Hey Pete, A Mark I is a 1948 Lincoln Continental :lol: :lol:
I just asked my friend Mat McC :lol:
Livin in "CheektaVegas, NY
Went thru 25 of these in 40 yrs.
I SOLD OUT! THE KAW BARN IS EMPTY.
More room for The Old Girl, Harley 75 FLH Electra Glide,
Old faithful! Points ign. Bendix Orig. carb.
Starts everytime!

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Unusual mk. I cam cover 07 Oct 2015 07:18 #693654

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z1kzonly wrote:

pete greek1 wrote: What is a Mark 1, ??
Pete

Hey Pete, A Mark I is a 1948 Lincoln Continental :lol: :lol:
I just asked my friend Mat McC :lol:

No wonder I didn't know, I was always a Cadillac lover, & hated Lincolns, :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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1980 LTD 1000..,1976 LTD 900, have the 1000&900 now. the rest are previous= 1978 KZ 650 B.., 1980 Yamaha XT 500..,1978 Yamaha DT 400.., 1977 Yamaha yz 80..,Honda trail ct 70.., Honda QA 50...5-1/2 hp brigs & straton CAT chopper mini bike...3-1/2 hp mini bike (WHEN GAS WAS ABOUT 45 CENTS A GALLON)!!!!

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Unusual mk. I cam cover 07 Oct 2015 07:24 #693656

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z1kzonly wrote: It's a later style KZ 1000. 77-78 outer ends a little different than a Z1

In over 40 yrs. around these bike in Chicago, I've NEVER heard them referred to as a Mark 1
must be an East coast slang, :laugh: :laugh:
Pete
1980 LTD 1000..,1976 LTD 900, have the 1000&900 now. the rest are previous= 1978 KZ 650 B.., 1980 Yamaha XT 500..,1978 Yamaha DT 400.., 1977 Yamaha yz 80..,Honda trail ct 70.., Honda QA 50...5-1/2 hp brigs & straton CAT chopper mini bike...3-1/2 hp mini bike (WHEN GAS WAS ABOUT 45 CENTS A GALLON)!!!!

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