KZ1000 Tool Kit

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KZ1000 Tool Kit

11 Feb 2009 05:35

Morning. Any suggestions for an on-the-road tool kit that will fit under the seat (similar to the OEM one)? Or perhaps one that will fit in the compartment under the tail section of my 1000J. Thanks.

Lewis
1982 KZ1000-J2
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1970 Suzuki T350
1972 Suzuki GT380 (In-Process)
In The Past...71 TM400, 72 H-D SS350, 72 GT380, 75 Z1B, 77 XLH, 79 CB750K

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Re: KZ1000 Tool Kit

11 Feb 2009 21:39

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I moved this to the bike related chit chat. You'll probably get a few more responses here.

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Re: KZ1000 Tool Kit

11 Feb 2009 23:40

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You can find them ebay. It's amazing what you can fix with a factory tool kit.

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Re: KZ1000 Tool Kit

12 Feb 2009 05:00

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Appreciate the info. Thank you both.

Lewis
1982 KZ1000-J2
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1970 Suzuki T350
1972 Suzuki GT380 (In-Process)
In The Past...71 TM400, 72 H-D SS350, 72 GT380, 75 Z1B, 77 XLH, 79 CB750K

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Re: KZ1000 Tool Kit

12 Feb 2009 06:12

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I gave up on ebay tool kits. I could find them, but could never win them. I'm a crappy bidder.
I spent $60 on a new tool kit from an MC catalog (whitehorse gear). It's more complete than the factory kit, but alot bigger. So I use a tool bag strapped to my front forks, under the headlight.
I'd still like to have an original Kaw tool kit... but "buy it now" is the only way I'll get one, and I'm too cheap.

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'96 Voyager XII (Dark Star)
'79 KZ650 Cafe Project (Dirty Kurt)
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Re: KZ1000 Tool Kit

12 Feb 2009 18:39

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Thanks ltdrider. I've got that "cheap" gene too!

Lewis
1982 KZ1000-J2
2006 HD FXD35
1970 Suzuki T350
1972 Suzuki GT380 (In-Process)
In The Past...71 TM400, 72 H-D SS350, 72 GT380, 75 Z1B, 77 XLH, 79 CB750K

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Re: KZ1000 Tool Kit

12 Feb 2009 19:02 - 12 Feb 2009 19:03

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I'm right there with ya.

Early on my tool kit was a cell phone and a .45.

Now my cheap "tool kit" is a pair of vice grips, one of those 4 in 1 screwdrivers, a plug socket, a roll of electrical tape and a few wire ties.

Formerly CSRchopper
1991 KZ1000P
Gone but not forgotten
1986 ZG1000
1982 650 CSR -shoulda kept this one-
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Re: KZ1000 Tool Kit

13 Feb 2009 05:40

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Sounds like you have the basics covered CSRchopper! Thank you.

Lewis
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2006 HD FXD35
1970 Suzuki T350
1972 Suzuki GT380 (In-Process)
In The Past...71 TM400, 72 H-D SS350, 72 GT380, 75 Z1B, 77 XLH, 79 CB750K

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Re: KZ1000 Tool Kit

13 Feb 2009 16:57

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hey csr what did you use the 45 for to attract the attention of itinerent mechanics.

1973 z1 2-1974z1-a,2-1975z1-b dragbikes1015cc+1393cc, 1977kz1000,1978kz1000,1981kz1000j, 1997 zx-11, 2000 z12r,1428turbo nitrous pro-mod and a shit load of parts thats all for now leader sask.,CANADA
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Re: KZ1000 Tool Kit

13 Feb 2009 17:05

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i couldnt justify the cost of a factory one on fleabay, so i bought the one Z-1 sells....decent price and the pouch has enough room to add a few things....i dont have to contend with stock airbox
so it fits nice under seat between battery and inner rear fender.....just an option.....keith

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Re: KZ1000 Tool Kit

13 Feb 2009 17:10

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you guy's would be amazed at what tools i carry on my bike when i take a trip lets put it this way i don't carry whitworth wrenches but that is about it i could rebuild my bike complete and a few harlys with what i carry on board i'm really good at packing got to love bungie chords and duffle bags. and i always carry spare clutch and throttle cables with me as well as a spare master link to fit my chain as well just in case.

1973 z1 2-1974z1-a,2-1975z1-b dragbikes1015cc+1393cc, 1977kz1000,1978kz1000,1981kz1000j, 1997 zx-11, 2000 z12r,1428turbo nitrous pro-mod and a shit load of parts thats all for now leader sask.,CANADA
I THINK MY POWERBAND BROKE

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Re: KZ1000 Tool Kit

13 Feb 2009 18:01

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timebomb33 wrote:

hey csr what did you use the 45 for to attract the attention of itinerent mechanics.

The 45 was in case I couldn't fix it and had to put it out of its misery.

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1991 KZ1000P
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1986 ZG1000
1982 650 CSR -shoulda kept this one-
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