z1r history and information

Hola Alexgutim!

Welcome to KZR! That's a fine trio of Z1R's for sure. Do you have any pictures of them out on the road there in Colombia?

Thanks for sharing.

Bill

Hola Alexgutim! Excellent photo and great information on the frame numbers. There is almost no information on the numbers of old Kawasakis in South America...

Hola Bill, the same day that we shot this Picture, you can see this video on this link.

Punieta, esas motos en sur America? Q rico seria. Mas q oro se vale. :woohoo: Tengo unas cosas q a hacer a la mia antes q puedo montarla. Me gusta mucho esas ahora todavia mas q veo q tan raras son.

alexgutim wrote: Hola Amigos, aqui escribiendo desde Bogota, Colombia, here at home, in Bogota, I have a Kawasaki KZ1000-Z1R -D1, with Engine number KZTOODE-015843 and I know the other three Z1R - 78 with Engine numbers near mine.

and I also know two Z1R 80, one in Bogota and one in Medellin.

I share this picture of two KZ of my friends and mine, Picture in Medellin, Colombia

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Quick question for those of you with z1r's. Are the brake caliper rebuild kits the same as the regular z1 calipers? The same question goes for the fuse box. Although, I think I may just get one step ahead of the game and install a modded one that works better.

saxjonz wrote: Quick question for those of you with z1r's. Are the brake caliper rebuild kits the same as the regular z1 calipers? The same question goes for the fuse box. Although, I think I may just get one step ahead of the game and install a modded one that works better.

The '78 Z1-R uses a smaller piston than most of the other KZ1000 models, so a regular KZ1000 rebuild kit won't have the correct piston seal. I'm not sure what size piston the Z1 used, but the Z1-R uses a 38mm piston, while most Kz1000s use a 42mm.

Z1 Ent. sells the 38mm piston seal as a separate part. See the notes on this page.

www.z1enterprises.com/ItemDetails.aspx?i...f1300&item=KL32-1289

They also stock replacement pistons:
www.z1enterprises.com/ItemDetails.aspx?i...KZ650&item=KL32-4045

As for the fuse box, if you don't mind modifying the fuse box, modern automotive style fuses are much better. I melted the fuse clips off of two stock fuse boxes so far.

I used an inline fuse holder like this to replace the 20A fuse on my bike:
www.amazon.com/14AWG-In-line-Automotive-...holder/dp/B00BUL3B18

Dohc, thank you! I will call them Monday to order the stuff.

Say, does anyone know if the fusebox between the z1r and ltd?

saxjonz wrote: Say, does anyone know if the fusebox between the z1r and ltd?

The Kawasaki on-line parts diagram system is very helpful with these cross-reference questions.

The fuse box on the '78 Z1R was not used on any other KZ1000 model. It looks like it was borrowed from the KZ650 instead.

The database lists the following models for fuse box part number 26004-1002. The Z1R is the only 1000 model.

KZ1000-D1 (Z1R) (1978)
KZ550-A1 (1980)
KZ550-A2 (1981)
KZ550-A3 (1982)
KZ550-A4 (1983)
KZ550-C1 (LTD) (1980)
KZ550-C2 (LTD) (1981)
KZ550-C3 (LTD) (1982)
KZ550-C4 (LTD) (1983)
KZ550-D1 (GPz) (1981)
KZ650-B1 (1977)
KZ650-B2 (1978)
KZ650-B2A (1978)
KZ650-B3 (1979)
KZ650-C1 (Custom) (1977)
KZ650-C2 (Custom) (1978)
KZ650-C3 (Custom) (1979)
KZ650-D1 (SR) (1978)
KZ650-D1A (SR) (1978)
KZ650-D2 (SR) (1979)
KZ650-E1 (LTD) (1980)
KZ650-F1 (1980)

Thanks for the information! So, there is a fuse box that would work that I previously thought wouldn't work on my bike. But the question is...my bike may have an 80 front end on it. It may actually be an 80 with an older motor, or it may be an 80 motor with pre emission head, (I know this can't be cause they had the MKII motors by then so the oil fill would have had an extra fin which it doesn't like my 80 LTD does). Hmmmm, Now, I dunno. Guess if I take it off and put a picture up you guys would be able to identify it. Getting so excited to finally get this bike on the road and ride but I want to do it right and that fuse box is a hot mess, no pun intended. :whistle:

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saxjonz wrote: But the question is...my bike may have an 80 front end on it. It may actually be an 80 with an older motor, or it may be an 80 motor with pre emission head,

Just post the frame number on the steering head, and the serial number on the engine, and it will be easy to tell what year it is. Or better yet, both should start with KZT00D, and if the numbers are below about 017390 you have a 78 frame and engine.

www.zedder.com/Info/78%20KZ1000-D1%20Z1-R.htm

saxjonz wrote: ...that fuse box is a hot mess, no pun intended.

For the fuse box, under the left side cover the '78 has a connector block with four connectors, each one a different color (blue, green, white, brown). This is sort of the central hub of the electrical system. The '80 has a simplified harness and does not include this connector block. If you see this connector block, you should have a '78 wiring harness and need a '78 fuse box.

Like this: ?

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saxjonz wrote: ...that fuse box is a hot mess, no pun intended. :whistle:

How about this for a fuse box?



Or one of these...