Early Z1's

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Early Z1's

22 Feb 2018 09:45

Interesting discussion.

Current project 76 KZ900 (This was a Vetter model)
76 KZ900
81 XJ550H SECA (Current Project)
82 XJ550R SECA
Past:
86 FJ1200
74 Z1900
72 CB450

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Re: Early Z1's

22 Feb 2018 11:22

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Wow Joe
This guy is talking about details I never thought about
Thanks for sharing
Dave

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Mr Turbo Race Kit, MTC 1075 Turbo pistons by PitStop Performance , Falicon Ultra Lite Super Crank, APE everything. Les Holt @ PDM's Billet Goodies . Frame by Chuck Kurzawa @ Logghe Chassis . Deep sump 5qt oil pan. RIP Bill Hahn

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Re: Early Z1's

22 Feb 2018 11:51

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I always thought the very early 900's came with the one piece head gaskets, and the later models went to the two piece head gasket with the center o-ring!!!!

1972 H2 750 Cafe Racer built in 1974.
1976 KH400 Production Road Racer.
1979 Kz1000 MK. II Old AMA/WERA Superbike.
1986 RG500G 2 stroke terror.
1986 GSXR750RG The one with the clutch that rattles!

Up in the hills near Prescott, Az.

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Re: Early Z1's

22 Feb 2018 13:43

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Yes! one piece head gasket and no cam tunnel 'O' ring on the early 900's.

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Re: Early Z1's

23 Feb 2018 06:20

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Love my Z1B but sorry, it handles like crap.

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1994 KX250 Supermoto
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Re: Early Z1's

23 Feb 2018 22:01 - 23 Feb 2018 22:02

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With my modern tires, S&W shocks, proper fork springs and oil, I have no trouble on my KZ1000 keeping up or ahead of my buddies on their HDs, Indians and Triumph bikes through the Rockies.

Bruce
1977 KZ1000A1
2016 Triumph T120 Bonneville
Far North East Metro Denver Colorado

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