Z1R on eBay...'78 or '80?

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Z1R on eBay...'78 or '80?

24 Dec 2007 07:36
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What do you guys think?
eBay Item number: 130184541672

The owner thinks it's a '78...it may be...it's got an '80 fuel tank and the motor is an '80...or at least the head is from what I can tell.

You guys got any insite?

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Re: Z1R on eBay...'78 or '80?

24 Dec 2007 08:26
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Here ya go Bad Kaw...Merry Christmas!

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Re: Z1R on eBay...'78 or '80?

24 Dec 2007 09:03
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Hmmm...18" front wheel and frame VIN says 1978...if motor is 1980 (no motor VIN given) then we have yet another Frankenbike:)
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Re: Z1R on eBay...'78 or '80?

24 Dec 2007 09:07
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Thanks man...but if you really want me to have a Merry Christmas...gimme your 650! :woohoo:

Merry Christmas right back at ya!
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Re: Z1R on eBay...'78 or '80?

24 Dec 2007 09:10
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Mcdroid wrote:
Hmmm...18" front wheel and frame VIN says 1978...if motor is 1980 (no motor VIN given) then we have yet another Frankenbike:)

How can you tell the front is an 18? ...always wondered if there's a secret to being able to tell from a photo.
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Re: Z1R on eBay...'78 or '80?

24 Dec 2007 09:28
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No, no secret...just looks an inch smaller than a 19" wheel:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: I have a very discerning eye...and I are collage edjekated too! and have Merry Christmas...
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Re: Z1R on eBay...'78 or '80?

24 Dec 2007 13:49
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I don't care if it has an 18 inch front wheel or not. I don't even care if it is a 78, 79 or 80, but I sure do like that paint scheme,,, ;) ;) ;)

Post edited by: The Milkman, at: 2007/12/24 16:51
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Re: Z1R on eBay...'78 or '80?

24 Dec 2007 19:15
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It looks all 78 to me except the engine. 18" front wheel, (yes I see that too :P ), low serial number and the 160mph speedo is definate 1978 as 1980 would be 85mph. Bike looks pretty darn neat. Well done whoever did it.
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Re: Z1R on eBay...'78 or '80?

25 Dec 2007 09:23
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McD: Thanks for the Christmas wishes!...and right back at ya!

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Re: Z1R on eBay...'78 or '80?

25 Dec 2007 09:50
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So, I got this response from the seller today:

hi yes the bike is a 1978 my friend bought the bike new in 78 he had all the custom work done it is a 80 gas tank and the motor is correct for the bike but has a 80 head and all motor covers on it are from a 1980 and the front rim is a 18 thanks any more ?s let me know

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Re: Z1R on eBay...'78 or '80?

26 Dec 2007 22:03
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The '80 stator cover will not fit the '78 flywheel. I think the crank would have to be changed too, at least the rotor and stator for sure. I'd be willing to bet the whole motor is from an '80. If that's the case, the good news is it will have the MKII crank.

Here's another frankenbike, I think. It is listed as an '80 but has a 160 speedo...

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Re: Z1R on eBay...'78 or '80?

27 Dec 2007 02:44
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Well the seller was open enough to admit in the first sentence of the description that the bike was not in original condition...I guess that covers all situations:laugh: :laugh:
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