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General => In General... => Topic started by: MadKaw on September 05, 2007, 03:07:07 PM

Title: MMMmmmmmm..... New Toy?
Post by: MadKaw on September 05, 2007, 03:07:07 PM
 :evil:I've got the Disease bad...too many toys...(possible?") found a '74 KZ900 that I can pick up for decent money. its runnin, clear title, new cables, engine bolts, seat cover...etc. for $1000

not too bad, some rusty parts, but nothing dramatic.

check it out!
Title: Re: MMMmmmmmm..... New Toy?
Post by: BigGreenMachine on September 05, 2007, 04:01:39 PM
Those are nice! Nothing like an older muscle bike to get the juices flowin. Pick it up if you can.

I'd love to have one to make into a "street fighter." Not talkin spondons either, I mean drag bars, lower/stretch it a little, some fat rubber and hide a bottle somewhere on it. FUN!!
Title: Re: MMMmmmmmm..... New Toy?
Post by: FactoryPhil on September 05, 2007, 04:28:47 PM
Those bikes are getting harder and harder to find in decent condition. I wish I could find a nice one. Sudco carries a lot of reproduction parts for the Z1's and KZ900's, including a repro 4 into 4 system which is beautiful. After I get a few more posts in I will have to post a few pics of my KZ.
Title: Re: MMMmmmmmm..... New Toy?
Post by: kx666 on September 06, 2007, 01:34:20 PM
that is a steel!!...it is just too bad i just sold a ton of bikes to fit into my new garage!  :cry:
Title: Re: MMMmmmmmm..... New Toy?
Post by: BigGreenMachine on September 06, 2007, 04:50:34 PM
Those have the sexy tank and tail lines too. Original paint..nice. It would make one BAD street sleeper.
Title: Re: MMMmmmmmm..... New Toy?
Post by: MadKaw on September 07, 2007, 12:25:11 PM
OK....made the deal. going to get it tommorow. I've found a lot of cool stuff online for it too. there are several different big bore kits for it. gonna get it solid and pretty first before I get stupid on it though.
Title: Re: MMMmmmmmm..... New Toy?
Post by: BigGreenMachine on September 11, 2007, 03:58:28 AM
Any fresh pics or ride report? They really are sweet bikes, classic muscle.
Title: Re: MMMmmmmmm..... New Toy?
Post by: MadKaw on September 11, 2007, 12:41:40 PM
ride report.....took it out Sunday. bike is pretty solid. kind of stumbles until it gets to 4500-5000 rpm's and then lights up like a rocket....it tried to pull my dang arms off. got an oil leak though. looks like oil pan and maybe valve cover gasket. gonna have to pull the carbs off and give em a good once over. its got k&n's and a Vance and Hines 4-to-1 exhaust. he didn't rejet the carbs, so I'll have to do that. but its gonna be real cool.

and check this out,,,

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Z1-KZ-900-1000-MR-TURBO-ATP-DRAG-BIKE_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ10066QQihZ001QQitemZ110168586776QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW
Title: Re: MMMmmmmmm..... New Toy?
Post by: MadKaw on September 11, 2007, 12:45:00 PM
can't wait to see your Phil.
Title: Re: MMMmmmmmm..... New Toy?
Post by: MadKaw on September 13, 2007, 03:13:39 AM
ok, ok, ok, I'm looking for charity...need a small 1300$ donation. found a new turbo kit for this bike on ebay. its got the pipe, turbo, wastegate, downtubes and everything....OMG that would be BAD!!!!!!
Title: Re: MMMmmmmmm..... New Toy?
Post by: gus on May 03, 2008, 10:23:32 AM
Hi Guys

I've just joined the forum from the U.K. with my Streetfighter/Supermotard '91 500.

I came across your topic.

I have a 1979 Z1000A2 (sorry you guys call them KZ's)

I am a member of the (K)Z1 owners club in the U.K. http://www.z1ownersclub.co.uk/index.php (http://www.z1ownersclub.co.uk/index.php).

You may like to see these sites

http://www.bulldock-mc.com/index.html (http://www.bulldock-mc.com/index.html)
http://www.pams-japan.com/ (http://www.pams-japan.com/)
http://www.ac-sanctuary.co.jp/ (http://www.ac-sanctuary.co.jp/)

Here's a pic of mine which I built about 10 years ago.  It's looking old and tired now and needs a refurb.
(http://w2.bikepics.com/pics/2007/02/14/bikepics-801248-full.jpg)

Its got a fairly extensive spec. but not as much as some people

Cheers

Gus

Title: Re: MMMmmmmmm..... New Toy?
Post by: MadKaw on July 17, 2008, 02:43:46 AM
the Z1 is gone. a guy saw mr riding it and stopped me at a light. " I'll give you 5000 for that bike right now"......."mmmmmm    OK!"

so she's gone. was a good ride though. real fun bike. seat was uncomfortable as heII though....real case of numb butt!
Title: Re: MMMmmmmmm..... New Toy?
Post by: gus on July 17, 2008, 07:08:32 AM
Shame it had to go but a good offer is a good offer.

I wish someone would stop me at the lights and offer me 5000.

? that is.