78 KZ 1000 project

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78 KZ 1000 project

10 Sep 2010 16:50 - 10 Sep 2010 16:55

Well , got the KZ and am about to start its refurb, a little rougher than I would have liked, however it forces me to strip it completely to be satisfied, attaching some pics, not sure which direction this is heading, but leaning towards stock.
Thanks to all the members for the inspiration in following your projects.

76 KZ900
76 XLCH
78 KZ1000
04 FLSTFI 120 ci

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Re: 78 KZ 1000 project

10 Sep 2010 16:58

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76 KZ900
76 XLCH
78 KZ1000
04 FLSTFI 120 ci

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Re: 78 KZ 1000 project

10 Sep 2010 17:02

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ive seen a lot worse! :laugh:

Still recovering,some days are better than others.

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Re: 78 KZ 1000 project

10 Sep 2010 17:03

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76 KZ900
76 XLCH
78 KZ1000
04 FLSTFI 120 ci

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10 Sep 2010 17:04

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76 KZ900
76 XLCH
78 KZ1000
04 FLSTFI 120 ci

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10 Sep 2010 17:04

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76 KZ900
76 XLCH
78 KZ1000
04 FLSTFI 120 ci

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10 Sep 2010 17:05

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76 KZ900
76 XLCH
78 KZ1000
04 FLSTFI 120 ci

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Re: 78 KZ 1000 project

10 Sep 2010 17:06

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those stock pipes look like they are in good shape. definitly has a lot of potential.

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Re: 78 KZ 1000 project

10 Sep 2010 17:07

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Engine is ready to be removed, everything is pretty much stripped, will submit more oics over weekend.
Leaning towards soda blast on engine and sand blasting frame, wish me luck lol
Mike

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78 KZ1000
04 FLSTFI 120 ci

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Re: 78 KZ 1000 project

10 Sep 2010 17:09 - 10 Sep 2010 17:10

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A little elbow grease and a few bucks. You have a very good starting point for sure. I have seen alot worse, mine being one of them

Soda and sand with some polish and you will be amazed at the difference

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Re: 78 KZ 1000 project

10 Sep 2010 17:23

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Timebomb, unfortunately pipes are rusted out, but I was going for a 4-1 black of some kind ( Yosh, KR etc )looking to do some period correct stuff
Mike

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78 KZ1000
04 FLSTFI 120 ci

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Re: 78 KZ 1000 project

10 Sep 2010 17:28

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Got it running before starting the teardown just to be sure motor tranny was up to snuff, drained tank, added fresh fuel, cleaned petcock, charged DEAD battery overnight , put new plugs in, and it fired up!!! Ran a little uneven down low, but ran through the gears well and motor sounds fine, this bike hasen't been started in years, I'm impressed with that.
Mike

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78 KZ1000
04 FLSTFI 120 ci

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