vin numbers

Southpaw
Topic Author
Offline
User
Posts: 63
Thanks: 6

vin numbers

11 Sep 2020 13:46

Hello All,

Need some help figuring out which model bike i have . I got the Zedder CD but i dont see where to look up the VIN numbers , Bike didnt come with any paper work.

Frame: KZT00B 529622
Engine: KZT00AE 102562

Any help would be appreciated

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

DOHC
Offline
Sustaining Member
Those Doe-Hawks really go!
Posts: 1265
Thanks: 583

Re: vin numbers

11 Sep 2020 17:55 - 11 Sep 2020 17:57

#834823

You have a 1980 kz1000 LTD (B4)

zedder.com/Info/80%20KZ1000-B4%20LTD.htm

Edit: the 5xx,xxx frame number indicates it was built in the US. Lincoln Nebraska I think?

'78 Z1-R in blue , '78 Z1-R in black, '78 Z1-R in pieces
My dad's '74 Z1
'00 ZRX1100

Last edit: 11 Sep 2020 17:57 by DOHC.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Southpaw
Topic Author
Offline
User
Posts: 63
Thanks: 6

Re: vin numbers

11 Sep 2020 18:32

#834827

Ok thanks I came to same conclusion, it also seems to indicate it could be a MKII motor . Is there a way to tell if it is from the outside?

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

krazee1
Offline
User
Posts: 360
Thanks: 199

Re: vin numbers

11 Sep 2020 19:13

#834830

Edit: the 5xx,xxx frame number indicates it was built in the US. Lincoln Nebraska I think

Correct!

From one who was there! Mike

Former M.E. at Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing, Lincoln, NE
1966 W1 (the Z1 of 1966-50H.P. and 100mph!)
1974 Z1
1978 KZ1000 LTD
1976 KZ900B pile O parts
1980 KZ750E
1980 Honda XL250S (I know, wrong flavor!)

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Warren3200gt
Away
User
Posts: 1566
Thanks: 787

Re: vin numbers

11 Sep 2020 22:52

#834834

Click on the model you have and it'll take you to a seperate page with vin, engine nos etc for that bike.
www.zedder.com/msg1.htm

Z1000J2 somewhat modified!

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

hardrockminer
Offline
Sustaining Member
Posts: 3031
Thanks: 1135

Re: vin numbers

12 Sep 2020 05:11

#834841

Look at your engine, near the oil filler spout. If you have the two braces as shown in the photo it's a Mark 2 engine. You can confirm it by counting the number of teeth on your cam shaft sprockets. They will have 32 teeth. Earlier engines had only 30.

I have several restored bikes along with a 2006 Goldwing with a sidecar. My wife has a 2019 Suzuki DR 650 for on and off road.

Attachments:

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

H1Vindicator
Offline
User
Posts: 704
Thanks: 92

Re: vin numbers

12 Sep 2020 07:11 - 12 Sep 2020 07:12

#834845

Southpaw wrote: Hello All,
Need some help figuring out which model bike i have . I got the Zedder CD but i dont see where to look up the VIN numbers , Bike didnt come with any paper work.
Frame: KZT00B 529622
Engine: KZT00AE 102562
Any help would be appreciated

Prior to the 1981 model year, the frame number is the vin. 17-digit vins were mandated beginning in 1981 for the USA.

Last edit: 12 Sep 2020 07:12 by H1Vindicator.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

TexasKZ
Offline
Platinum Member
Posts: 7834
Thanks: 2427

Re: vin numbers

12 Sep 2020 08:08

#834847

I am pretty sure the vin and frame number are the same after 1981 as well.

1982 KZ1000 LTD parts donor
1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough

www.kzrider.com/11-projects/620336-anoth...uild-thread?start=24

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Southpaw
Topic Author
Offline
User
Posts: 63
Thanks: 6

Re: vin numbers

12 Sep 2020 08:59

#834849

Great thank you all for the help identifing my bike. So i do have that rib at the filler neck.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.