1977 KZ1000 Ltd

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Re: 1977 KZ1000 Ltd

30 Jul 2025 06:41
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LTDs did not come from the factory with a center stand.
The frame does have the required mounts for one 
I purchased a center stand and use it just for service
Dave
Am I correct in thinking it was deleted because it didn't clear the "Jardin" exhaust on the Ltd ????
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Re: 1977 KZ1000 Ltd

30 Jul 2025 07:27
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Mcdroid, curious to what was replaced or updated on that 77 KZ1000 cam chain issue you mentioned?
(sorry to hijack this thread)
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Re: 1977 KZ1000 Ltd

30 Jul 2025 09:19
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I installed an aftermarket center stand on my 77' KZ 1000LTD. I had make shims to wrap around the mounting bolts because the pivot bore ID on the stand were too big. Now it doesn't rattle. A chain drive bike with no center stand is a pain in the ass.
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Re: 1977 KZ1000 Ltd

30 Jul 2025 09:49
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Street Fighter LTD wrote:
LTDs did not come from the factory with a center stand.
The frame does have the required mounts for one 
I purchased a center stand and use it just for service
Dave
Am I correct in thinking it was deleted because it didn't clear the "Jardin" exhaust on the Ltd ????
Been to long ago to remember if Jardine's were the issue.

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Re: 1977 KZ1000 Ltd

30 Jul 2025 14:56
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Yes, I think the Jardine pipes were the issue.  I still have my original pipes but they aren't on the bike.  I have a 4/1 and have a stop made to keep the center stand off the chain.
I have several restored bikes along with a 2006 Goldwing with a sidecar. My wife has a 2019 Suzuki DR 650 for on and off road.
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Re: 1977 KZ1000 Ltd

30 Jul 2025 15:28
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I put a Delkevik 4 into 1 on my 77' LTD. If you order the system for an A model it will come with the center stand stop. I didn't realize that the B model system doesn't come with the stop because they didn't come with the center stand. I called Delkevik because I installed a center stand and they sent me the center stand stop for free.
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Re: 1977 KZ1000 Ltd

30 Jul 2025 16:05
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sf4t7 wrote:
Mcdroid, curious to what was replaced or updated on that 77 KZ1000 cam chain issue you mentioned?
(sorry to hijack this thread)
Not sure, that was in 1977...but I do remember the dealership stating that the rubber bits were deteriorating in the oil. The cam chain would then acquire unexpected slack rather rapidly through time. I do have some Kawasaki dealer updates from that period and I'll see if I have the one specifically about that issue. I'll let you know either way.   
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Re: 1977 KZ1000 Ltd

31 Jul 2025 13:27
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sf4t7 wrote:
Mcdroid, curious to what was replaced or updated on that 77 KZ1000 cam chain issue you mentioned?
(sorry to hijack this thread)
Not sure, that was in 1977...but I do remember the dealership stating that the rubber bits were deteriorating in the oil. The cam chain would then acquire unexpected slack rather rapidly through time. I do have some Kawasaki dealer updates from that period and I'll see if I have the one specifically about that issue. I'll let you know either way.   
If you are a member of Kawasaki-Z-Classik.com, the specific Service Bulletin (4/1000-7) discussed the issue. The upper cam chain idler dampers were deteriorating in oil. I do not have a copy of the Service Bulletin, but it is posted in its entirety on the above site.
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Re: 1977 KZ1000 Ltd

31 Jul 2025 14:55 - 31 Jul 2025 15:19
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Thank you Michael.  I looked up the bulletin.
Not a hard update, I'll probably replace the rubber blocks just to be safe. I was afraid you were referring to the idler sprockets down in between the cylinders.
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