1983 KZ1000R2 Project
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Re: 1983 KZ1000R2 Project
03 Jul 2025 19:25
A little more done.
Took the rear wheel, shocks and swingarm off.
I believe there's a bushing, and that washer, that needs to still come off the top shock mount, as the original shocks will not fit.
More stuck pieces.
Took the rear wheel, shocks and swingarm off.
I believe there's a bushing, and that washer, that needs to still come off the top shock mount, as the original shocks will not fit.
More stuck pieces.
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Re: 1983 KZ1000R2 Project
08 Jul 2025 16:22 - 08 Jul 2025 16:25
Did manage to get the bushings off the top shock mount.
Discussing jetting with someone, and the carb manifolds I bought from China, $30 for 4, part # 16065-1131.
He's asking questions over the phone, and we determine the engine is not a 1000R2 engine.
I assumed it was the original engine when I bought her, so didn't look closely at the engine.
The volume cast is 1.089 litres.
The engine # is KZT10BE034447
Stats I find make this an '84 KZ1100R Engine, which started with # 29301.
He says it could be a GPz1100 engine, but I so far have not found a list of GPz1100 engine numbers.
Discussing jetting with someone, and the carb manifolds I bought from China, $30 for 4, part # 16065-1131.
He's asking questions over the phone, and we determine the engine is not a 1000R2 engine.
I assumed it was the original engine when I bought her, so didn't look closely at the engine.
The volume cast is 1.089 litres.
The engine # is KZT10BE034447
Stats I find make this an '84 KZ1100R Engine, which started with # 29301.
He says it could be a GPz1100 engine, but I so far have not found a list of GPz1100 engine numbers.
Rob
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Re: 1983 KZ1000R2 Project
11 Jul 2025 20:03 - 11 Jul 2025 20:09
I cleaned up the stock shocks and put them back on.
Will likely get some new shocks...
Got a new rear tire installed, and bought a new cush drive, as there was a lot of movement with the old cush drive.
Installed the axle and all the bits on the wheel, then loaded the wheel in from the backside.
So much easier than trying to slide the axle through while holding everything in place.
Put the right side foot peg and mount back on, including the brake pedal.
Looks so much better than before.
Will likely get some new shocks...
Got a new rear tire installed, and bought a new cush drive, as there was a lot of movement with the old cush drive.
Installed the axle and all the bits on the wheel, then loaded the wheel in from the backside.
So much easier than trying to slide the axle through while holding everything in place.
Put the right side foot peg and mount back on, including the brake pedal.
Looks so much better than before.
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Re: 1983 KZ1000R2 Project
13 Jul 2025 19:19 - 13 Jul 2025 19:30
Some more work done on the front end.
i gave the front wheel another cleaning.
I believe the rotors are going to need replacement.
I've got to get some calipers to measure them, as my flat jaw calipers are of no use, as there's a lip the full thickness on the outter most edge.
The fork ears needs some attention.
i gave the front wheel another cleaning.
I believe the rotors are going to need replacement.
I've got to get some calipers to measure them, as my flat jaw calipers are of no use, as there's a lip the full thickness on the outter most edge.
The fork ears needs some attention.
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2000 ZRX1100
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Re: 1983 KZ1000R2 Project
15 Jul 2025 01:27 - 15 Jul 2025 01:42
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Re: 1983 KZ1000R2 Project
21 Jul 2025 19:20
Your carbs look great Rich.
The front wheel got new bearings and seals, and rebalanced.
The forks are apart for cleaning.
The bottoms had lots of stone chips, so got panted.
The rear caliper, which was painted some weeks back, got new seals, new piston and pads, and reinstalled.
I've borrowed an Ultrasonic Cleaner from a friend.
The carbs will be getting baths over the next few days.
The front wheel got new bearings and seals, and rebalanced.
The forks are apart for cleaning.
The bottoms had lots of stone chips, so got panted.
The rear caliper, which was painted some weeks back, got new seals, new piston and pads, and reinstalled.
I've borrowed an Ultrasonic Cleaner from a friend.
The carbs will be getting baths over the next few days.
Rob
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2005 z750s
1978 KZ1000 project
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Re: 1983 KZ1000R2 Project
21 Jul 2025 19:39
Occasionally, my grand daughter will come into the Workshop and help.
The fork ears got painted.
Look more glossy in the picture than they ended up when dried.
The forks have two springs, instead of the one shown in parts diagrams.
Also there is an adjustable limitter between the springs.
Anyone seen these adjusters before?
The fork ears got painted.
Look more glossy in the picture than they ended up when dried.
The forks have two springs, instead of the one shown in parts diagrams.
Also there is an adjustable limitter between the springs.
Anyone seen these adjusters before?
Rob
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2000 ZRX1100
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2000 ZRX1100
2011 Ninja 250R - Wife's
2005 z750s
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Re: 1983 KZ1000R2 Project
24 Jul 2025 15:46
Got a sneak peak at the tail and fender I sent off to be painted.
I haven't picked them up yet, but saw this post on FB.
I haven't picked them up yet, but saw this post on FB.
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Re: 1983 KZ1000R2 Project
24 Jul 2025 19:15
Had a go at recovering the seat.
The cover on there has tears in the corners.
Got the new cover on.
My fingers need a rest.
Tomorrow I will try to get rid of a few wrinkles.
The cover on there has tears in the corners.
Got the new cover on.
My fingers need a rest.
Tomorrow I will try to get rid of a few wrinkles.
Rob
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2000 ZRX1100
2011 Ninja 250R - Wife's
2005 z750s
1978 KZ1000 project
1983 KZ1000R2 Project
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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.
2000 ZRX1100
2011 Ninja 250R - Wife's
2005 z750s
1978 KZ1000 project
1983 KZ1000R2 Project
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