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Identification number on motor 07 Dec 2023 09:01 #892419

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This is my second post so people know that I am not a spammer. I need help with an identification number

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Identification number on motor 07 Dec 2023 09:07 #892420

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OK...what do you need?
Michael
Alvin, Texas

1982 GPz750
1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A

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Identification number on motor 07 Dec 2023 13:45 #892428

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Could you tell me what year and what motor this is? I have kind of whittled it down to a 1981 k1000 LTD. Thank you very much I also have some pictures of the bike if you need
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Identification number on motor 07 Dec 2023 14:00 #892429

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www.zedder.com/msg1.htm#Kawasaki

 

Z1000J2 somewhat modified!

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Identification number on motor 07 Dec 2023 14:09 #892431

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Looks like it is an 1981 year either a “J”, “M1”, or “K1” 1000. From what I know the M1 (CSR) had a cable drive tachometer, and the J1, and LTD (K1) had electronic tach. So does the head have a hole for the tach cable or is is a solid undrilled casting boss.
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
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Identification number on motor 07 Dec 2023 14:18 #892433

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Looks like it is an 1981 year either a “J”, “M1”, or “K1” 1000. From what I know the M1 (CSR) had a cable drive tachometer, and the J1, and LTD (K1) had electronic tach. So does the head have a hole for the tach cable or is is a solid undrilled casting boss.
Look at the frame VIN located on the main steering stem and at the 7th letter...if it is a J, then J model, if M, then an M model, and if a K, then you have a K model.  The motors for all the 998cc bikes all used J series engines.
Michael
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1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A

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I do not have the motorcycle in front of me but I looked at the title in the 7th letter was K. Is there anything specific about the K motor? Is there anything I should know about this specific year? Thank you very much

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Identification number on motor 07 Dec 2023 15:00 #892436

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K would be the LTD version. Mag wheels vs spoked on the J and M1. It should have an electronic tach, no cable. 
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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
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Identification number on motor 07 Dec 2023 15:18 #892438

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I'm not with the bike right now I'm not sure if it has a cable. This is a picture of the controls
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Identification number on motor 07 Dec 2023 15:44 #892440

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Also, the K has an electronic speedometer rather than cable drive.

K and M had the least interesting camshafts, and less power than the other models.

Frame and engine numbers are also available here at KZR. www.kzrider.com/filebase?task=download.s...id=1178&catid=64&m=0

You can also download a factory service manual for free here.  www.kzrider.com/modules/ServiceManuals/K...Service%20Manual.pdf
 
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Identification number on motor 07 Dec 2023 15:49 #892441

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The J series motors dropped into the M and K models are identical (except for the electronic tachometer). Whereas the J series motors for the J model had differences in timing and in jets & needles for the carbs.  It will benefit you to get either a hardcopy of the shop manual (Kawasaki part number 99924-1026-01, or -02, or -03) OR I think there is a free download of that manual under the Articles tab above.
Michael
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1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A

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Identification number on motor 08 Dec 2023 06:05 #892458

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zedder.com has some info available on their site. for models not listed and additional info, you have to get the cd.

www.zedder.com/msg1.htm
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