1978 KZ 1000

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1978 KZ 1000

21 May 2026 17:20
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I’m a new member to this site. Just purchased a 78K 1000 now that I have retired , been riding my ZRX1200 for the last 25 years. I wrote a 78KZ and I was a kid back in 1978. Hoping to get some help on advice from you guys. I’ve been up on these bikes for the past few years.

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Re: 1978 KZ 1000

21 May 2026 17:29
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Welcome to our little piece of heaven
Now post some pictures so we all can see your rides
Dave

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Mr Turbo Race Kit, MTC 1075 Turbo pistons by PitStop Performance , Falicon Ultra Lite Super Crank, APE everything. Les Holt @ PDM's Billet Goodies . Frame by Chuck Kurzawa @ Logghe Chassis . Deep sump 5qt oil pan. RIP Bill Hahn
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Re: 1978 KZ 1000

21 May 2026 18:21
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Welcome from New Zealand. You have found an awesome forum with knowledgeable and helpful members.
Rich.
KZ650B1 frame number 225

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Re: 1978 KZ 1000

21 May 2026 19:19
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Welcome 
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Let's see some pictures.

 
The Rust Bros. Garage Collection
1974 Honda CB 550 K0
1975 Honda CB 400F Super Sport
1977 Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD
1978 Kawasaki KL 250
1980 Suzuki GS 1100E
1983 Honda CB 1100F
1984 Honda Sabre 700
1984 Honda Interceptor 1000
1990 Moto Guzzi 1000
1994 Kawasaki ZG 1000 Concours

And more

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Re: 1978 KZ 1000

22 May 2026 00:05
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Welcome from the UK
1982 KZ1000 Ltd
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/617631...-82-begins?start=192

kzrider.com/forum/faq-wiki/616810-electr...-fault-finding-guide

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Re: 1978 KZ 1000

22 May 2026 08:19
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Welcome to the forum!
1978 Kawasaki KZ1000 LTD
2010 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14

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Re: 1978 KZ 1000

22 May 2026 08:38
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Welcome aboard! I think the ZRX is a great modern interpretation of the KZ. 
1982 KZ1000 LTD parts donor
1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough

www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/620336...amateur-build-thread

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Re: 1978 KZ 1000

31 May 2026 18:24
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Yes, welocome to KZR.

Did someone mention we need photos?
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1978 KZ650 C2, 130K kms, Delkevic ex, EI, CVK32, PMC easy clutch, ATK fork brace, steering damper, braced swingarm, ZRX shocks, 18" Z1R front wheel.
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Re: 1978 KZ 1000

13 Jun 2026 19:56
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    I’m trying to get this picture transferred to this website of my bike and I’m having a hard time. I’ll see if my daughter can help me with it. Be patient. I’m old-school.
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Re: 1978 KZ 1000

14 Jun 2026 00:34 - 14 Jun 2026 00:39
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Welcome aboard,
your bike looks pretty well to me,...looks like an nearly original surviver?!,.. don`t worry about your damaged seat, there a new seat covers available on the market. With a little luck, you will find a kickerarm also.
Hardest thing to find is an original 4-2 exhaust system, that will be a challenge, if you have the target, to restore it 100% original
Enjoy the fun here,..and with your "new" toy!
Greetings, Joe
Last edit: 14 Jun 2026 00:39 by MFP-Joe. Reason: Add. text
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