77' KZ1000 LTD

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Re: 77' KZ1000 LTD

08 Dec 2022 13:23
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Yes, looks really good!  What is that car in the background...with the vent windows??
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: 77' KZ1000 LTD

08 Dec 2022 13:59
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Looks like a Citroen DS.

 

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Re: 77' KZ1000 LTD

08 Dec 2022 15:01 - 08 Dec 2022 15:04
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There's actually two MGB GT'S, a 71' and a 72'. I haven't touched them since I got diagnosed with cancer in 15'. The 72' runs great and I was in the middle of building two 10 to 1 compression motors for them. I need to get to work on them soon.
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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

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Re: 77' KZ1000 LTD

08 Dec 2022 15:34 - 08 Dec 2022 15:35
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I have a buddy who has two MGA's and a '93 MG That he imported from Holland.  I rode with him in the 93 a couple of months ago.  Much nicer ride than the A's.
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: 77' KZ1000 LTD

08 Dec 2022 17:05
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MGB's are really fun and you can get any part you need to fully restore one. I like drivers and don't want to worry about pristine paint. The stock 1800cc long stroke motors make great torque and respond well to a little head work and compression. With manual rack and pinion steering, brakes and transmission they are a driver's car and the cars handle great.
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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

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Re: 77' KZ1000 LTD

09 Dec 2022 03:11
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they really benefit from telescopic rear dampers in place of the original "lever arm" type

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Re: 77' KZ1000 LTD

11 Dec 2022 21:27
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I have working lever action shocks all the way around, no complaints.

So far we've installed the shorter turn signal stems on the rear and with a few mods I installed the LTD headlight bucket using a set of short turn signal stems. I'm not a fan of the handlebar mounted turn signals. We also fitted the new seat so now the key works easily.
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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

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Re: 77' KZ1000 LTD

12 Dec 2022 08:09
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 with a few mods I installed the LTD headlight bucket using a set of short turn signal stems. I'm not a fan of the handlebar mounted turn signals. 
Great minds think alike Kelly E ! I've been wanting to do this to my 76 LTD. I'm running drag bars on my bike and have no room for the handlebar mounted turn signals. I haven't had my headlight bucket off for a while can I pick your brain about how you mounted the stems, I imagine you had to grind out the bucket mounting bracket to accept the shape of the stems, anything else I should know..........Thanks ! and your project is moving along nicely.
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Re: 77' KZ1000 LTD

12 Dec 2022 14:30 - 12 Dec 2022 14:34
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I drilled out the headlight mounting bracket to 15mm. Then I chucked up the stems in the lathe and turned the oblong shape down to 15mm and made two black plastic washers 38mm x 15mm x 3mm, one on each side between the bracket and the headlight. You also need two 35mm fender washers to replace the two big oval washers on the inside of the headlight bucket because the tube part of it is too small. I'm using short aftermarket turn signal stems. Make sure to set the height of the threaded part of the stem and then Locktite the threads. Once it's cured it's ready to assemble.
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

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Re: 77' KZ1000 LTD

13 Dec 2022 17:23
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Today we pretty much finished the back of the bike. It won't be too much longer until it's done
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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

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Re: 77' KZ1000 LTD

14 Dec 2022 08:14
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Thanks for the info Kelly E !

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Re: 77' KZ1000 LTD

14 Dec 2022 21:18
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Does anyone have pictures of the correct passenger footpeg mounts? My left mount appears to be a small trailer leaf spring shackle.
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

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