KZR's Bikes of the Month for 2024

74 z1

More
12 Jan 2022 12:52 - 15 Jan 2022 15:26 #860458 by Wookie58
Last edit: 15 Jan 2022 15:26 by Street Fighter LTD.
The following user(s) said Thank You: Mikaw, Scirocco, calum, ghostdive, Wheelhop

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

  • spdygon
  • Topic Author
  • Offline
  • Platinum Member
More
15 Jan 2022 14:51 - 15 Jan 2022 15:26 #860563 by spdygon
Replied by spdygon on topic 74 z1
Almost a roller busted ass installing the swingarm. As usual when installing a new bearing kit on the 73-76.

1982 GS1000sz Katana ( #15...17K Miles)
1982 GS1000sz Katana ( # 297....7100k Miles)
1978 Kz1000 Z1R. 10K Miles1
1978 kz1000 z1r 27k miles
1977 KZ 1000 A ( Project ) 54K Miles
1976 Kz900A4 (Red)21K miles
1976 Kz900A4 ( Red)7500 miles
1974 Z1 900 project
Last edit: 15 Jan 2022 15:26 by Street Fighter LTD.

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

  • spdygon
  • Topic Author
  • Offline
  • Platinum Member
More
15 Jan 2022 14:52 #860564 by spdygon
Replied by spdygon on topic 74 z1
Yea had to snick it in when wife was out

1982 GS1000sz Katana ( #15...17K Miles)
1982 GS1000sz Katana ( # 297....7100k Miles)
1978 Kz1000 Z1R. 10K Miles1
1978 kz1000 z1r 27k miles
1977 KZ 1000 A ( Project ) 54K Miles
1976 Kz900A4 (Red)21K miles
1976 Kz900A4 ( Red)7500 miles
1974 Z1 900 project

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

  • Street Fighter LTD
  • Offline
  • Moderator
  • TURBO, Its Better to be Blown than Injected
More
15 Jan 2022 15:28 #860568 by Street Fighter LTD
Replied by Street Fighter LTD on topic 74 z1
I fixed the last two posters pictures to be full size

PLEASE   click the insert all tab  next time to complete the  picture install

Dave


Original owner 78 1000 LTD
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
The following user(s) said Thank You: Wookie58

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

More
16 Jan 2022 08:25 #860584 by Rick H.
Replied by Rick H. on topic 74 z1
I could be wrong, but this is a very nice work area to have while working on your bike.  Brings back some memories of my parents house when I had 5 motorcycles sitting in what we called the "breeze-way" between the house and the garage.  It also served as my sleeping quarters when my grandmother moved in with us much to my Mom's dismay.  It was a rather cramped area in the winter time while I was "improving" any number of my bikes LOL!  Anyway, in the OP's picture I could swear I see a time bomb in the background of the picture.  Is that an open car of red paint in front of the window I see?  On a very nice hard wood floor?  OMG if it is!  Keep children and animals away!!  Just saying....I of course have no past experience with anything of the sort....

Rick H.

Rick H.

1977 Kawasaki KZ-1000A1

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

  • DOHC
  • Offline
  • Sustaining Member
  • Those Doe-Hawks really go!
More
16 Jan 2022 09:09 - 17 Jan 2022 08:06 #860586 by DOHC
Replied by DOHC on topic 74 z1

 Is that an open car of red paint in front of the window I see?  On a very nice hard wood floor?
Looks to me like a tub of Mobil 1 wheel bearing grease.  I have the same one myself.  I don't recommend putting it in a grease gun, as it tends to separate and all of the thin red oil leaks out of the gun and makes a big mess everywhere.

 

'78 Z1-R in blue , '78 Z1-R in black, '78 Z1-R in pieces
My dad's '74 Z1
'00 ZRX1100
Last edit: 17 Jan 2022 08:06 by DOHC.

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

More
17 Jan 2022 07:54 #860618 by Rick H.
Replied by Rick H. on topic 74 z1
Okay, then I guess he is safe for now.  

Rick H.

Rick H.

1977 Kawasaki KZ-1000A1

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

  • spdygon
  • Topic Author
  • Offline
  • Platinum Member
More
17 Jan 2022 08:50 #860622 by spdygon
Replied by spdygon on topic 74 z1
Ha..didn’t really know what you were saying about red paint.
 

1982 GS1000sz Katana ( #15...17K Miles)
1982 GS1000sz Katana ( # 297....7100k Miles)
1978 Kz1000 Z1R. 10K Miles1
1978 kz1000 z1r 27k miles
1977 KZ 1000 A ( Project ) 54K Miles
1976 Kz900A4 (Red)21K miles
1976 Kz900A4 ( Red)7500 miles
1974 Z1 900 project

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

  • kzstreetfighter71
  • Offline
  • User
  • Atlantic West Coast
More
30 Jan 2022 06:25 #861437 by kzstreetfighter71
Replied by kzstreetfighter71 on topic 74 z1
Hey Spdygon, seeing as you have access to the mounts on the top part of your frame right now i dont suppose you would be able to help me out? im looking to reconstruct as best as i can the mounts for the battery box and seat latch on a 75b that was stripped of everything, im in the middle of reinforcing the frame and would love a bit of help with the measurements/locations and clearer photos as i just cant seem to find any any where, all help is appreciated!

 

06 Gsf 1200 bandit, 08 Triumph tiger 1010
05 Yam xv1700 , 02 Hon shadow 1100
1975 Z1 (currently working on)
1977 Z1000 ( running and in storage)
1978 Z1000 (currently working on)
1978 Z1r "skinny tank" (currently working on)
1978 Z1r "fat tank (gathering parts)
1979 z1000st (currently working on)

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

  • spdygon
  • Topic Author
  • Offline
  • Platinum Member
More
30 Jan 2022 06:51 #861445 by spdygon
Replied by spdygon on topic 74 z1
See if this helps

1982 GS1000sz Katana ( #15...17K Miles)
1982 GS1000sz Katana ( # 297....7100k Miles)
1978 Kz1000 Z1R. 10K Miles1
1978 kz1000 z1r 27k miles
1977 KZ 1000 A ( Project ) 54K Miles
1976 Kz900A4 (Red)21K miles
1976 Kz900A4 ( Red)7500 miles
1974 Z1 900 project

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

  • kzstreetfighter71
  • Offline
  • User
  • Atlantic West Coast
More
30 Jan 2022 08:45 #861459 by kzstreetfighter71
Replied by kzstreetfighter71 on topic 74 z1
Ah thank you, this will be half the battle, im waiting on the seat latch unit from japan and it might be a while as they are out of stock and the battery box should be here from the states this week. There will be an attempt to make the pieces close to stock but with out actually having them here to work off im goin only by photos of the Internet but this helps a lot mate.

06 Gsf 1200 bandit, 08 Triumph tiger 1010
05 Yam xv1700 , 02 Hon shadow 1100
1975 Z1 (currently working on)
1977 Z1000 ( running and in storage)
1978 Z1000 (currently working on)
1978 Z1r "skinny tank" (currently working on)
1978 Z1r "fat tank (gathering parts)
1979 z1000st (currently working on)

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

  • spdygon
  • Topic Author
  • Offline
  • Platinum Member
More
27 Mar 2022 17:21 #864385 by spdygon
Replied by spdygon on topic 74 z1
Back to working on my 74 z1 after I ended up buying a 88 944 turbo S.
Roller now and now to start on the engine then body work.

1982 GS1000sz Katana ( #15...17K Miles)
1982 GS1000sz Katana ( # 297....7100k Miles)
1978 Kz1000 Z1R. 10K Miles1
1978 kz1000 z1r 27k miles
1977 KZ 1000 A ( Project ) 54K Miles
1976 Kz900A4 (Red)21K miles
1976 Kz900A4 ( Red)7500 miles
1974 Z1 900 project

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

Powered by Kunena Forum

If you like KZR Please consider making a donation. Thank you.

KZRider is free, but not without cost.

Please consider chipping in a few bucks to help cover the cost of running the KZR servers.