KZ 900 - 50 years later !
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KZ 900 - 50 years later !
13 Jun 2025 13:12
Hello RidersĀ
I bought this KZ-900, 76 last year. I don't take credit for the restoration...except for a bit of cleaning and polishing, but I greatly improved what wasn't working well in its head !
I was a motorcycle mechanic when the Z1 and KZ900 were released...I was 19 yo. Then, I changed professions and my toolbox collected dust for 50 years.
When I bought it, the motorcycle was backfiring (popping) and leaking oil and gas. During the repairs, I discovered that some mechanics are willing to do anything to make money and they have no scruples.
Big thanks to the members here who shared their knowledge and provided valuable advices to allow me to get this bike on the road for many more yeays !
For details of the work I did, you can check the engine section, Shims Machining
I bought this KZ-900, 76 last year. I don't take credit for the restoration...except for a bit of cleaning and polishing, but I greatly improved what wasn't working well in its head !
I was a motorcycle mechanic when the Z1 and KZ900 were released...I was 19 yo. Then, I changed professions and my toolbox collected dust for 50 years.
When I bought it, the motorcycle was backfiring (popping) and leaking oil and gas. During the repairs, I discovered that some mechanics are willing to do anything to make money and they have no scruples.
Big thanks to the members here who shared their knowledge and provided valuable advices to allow me to get this bike on the road for many more yeays !
For details of the work I did, you can check the engine section, Shims Machining
Kawasaki:
S1 250 triple 1973
H1, 500 triple 1975
LTD 1000, 1982
Ninja 1000R 1987
Ninja ZX12R 2006
KZ900 1976.
Yamaha RD 350 1973
Ducati 1098 2007
Harley Softail 2009 For sale !
Mechanic at:
Daytona Motor Montreal.
Kawasaki Center.
Pont Viau Motorcycle.
Chabot Marine & Sport.
Honbec Mtl.
S1 250 triple 1973
H1, 500 triple 1975
LTD 1000, 1982
Ninja 1000R 1987
Ninja ZX12R 2006
KZ900 1976.
Yamaha RD 350 1973
Ducati 1098 2007
Harley Softail 2009 For sale !
Mechanic at:
Daytona Motor Montreal.
Kawasaki Center.
Pont Viau Motorcycle.
Chabot Marine & Sport.
Honbec Mtl.
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Re: KZ 900 - 50 years later !
13 Jun 2025 13:24
Beautiful bike. Glad you got those four iconic pipes singing again.
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1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough
www.kzrider.com/11-projects/620336-anoth...uild-thread?start=24
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Re: KZ 900 - 50 years later !
13 Jun 2025 14:22
That is beautiful!
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Re: KZ 900 - 50 years later !
13 Jun 2025 15:25
Sweet Bike !!
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Re: KZ 900 - 50 years later !
Yesterday 02:58
Sweet Kaw-Boy!! Do you have the original airbox or just choose not to use it? I'm looking for one, restoring a KZ900A too. Used to have several but over the years sold them all, crap.
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Re: KZ 900 - 50 years later !
Yesterday 04:57Thanks asphalt900.....I have the airbox and a bran new filter but not for sale, Sorry !Sweet Kaw-Boy!! Do you have the original airbox or just choose not to use it? I'm looking for one, restoring a KZ900A too. Used to have several but over the years sold them all, crap.
Kawasaki:
S1 250 triple 1973
H1, 500 triple 1975
LTD 1000, 1982
Ninja 1000R 1987
Ninja ZX12R 2006
KZ900 1976.
Yamaha RD 350 1973
Ducati 1098 2007
Harley Softail 2009 For sale !
Mechanic at:
Daytona Motor Montreal.
Kawasaki Center.
Pont Viau Motorcycle.
Chabot Marine & Sport.
Honbec Mtl.
S1 250 triple 1973
H1, 500 triple 1975
LTD 1000, 1982
Ninja 1000R 1987
Ninja ZX12R 2006
KZ900 1976.
Yamaha RD 350 1973
Ducati 1098 2007
Harley Softail 2009 For sale !
Mechanic at:
Daytona Motor Montreal.
Kawasaki Center.
Pont Viau Motorcycle.
Chabot Marine & Sport.
Honbec Mtl.
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