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07 Jul 2009 03:19 #304976
by Kawzilla
Just picked up a 78 Z1R was created by Kawzilla
Hello everyone,
After 4 years of prodding I finally convinced my neighbor to sell me his Z1R. He disassembled it 8 years ago to rebuild/refinish and never got around to putting it back together. The problem is I don't have any reference photos of how the battery box area is connected and assembled. Everything is disconnected from the wiring harness.
I've been on bikebandit.com, looked over the exploded views and picked up a Clymer manual. Neither was very helpful.
Would anyone have any photos of the battery box (electrical components) fully assembled on a 78 Z1R?
I’ll post some photos if anyone is interested.
Thanks.
After 4 years of prodding I finally convinced my neighbor to sell me his Z1R. He disassembled it 8 years ago to rebuild/refinish and never got around to putting it back together. The problem is I don't have any reference photos of how the battery box area is connected and assembled. Everything is disconnected from the wiring harness.
I've been on bikebandit.com, looked over the exploded views and picked up a Clymer manual. Neither was very helpful.
Would anyone have any photos of the battery box (electrical components) fully assembled on a 78 Z1R?
I’ll post some photos if anyone is interested.
Thanks.
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07 Jul 2009 06:19 #304993
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Still recovering,some days are better than others.
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no pictures,but you sir are my hero of the day!
Still recovering,some days are better than others.
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07 Jul 2009 06:22 #304995
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Michael
Victoria, Texas
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1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
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Welcome Kawzilla... see, persistence does pay off. I have no photos to assist you but if I were you, I'd ditch the Clymers and buy the correct genuine Kawasaki shop manual (source would be eBay and they are reasonably priced used). The manuals are spectacular and exceptionally informative.
Michael
Victoria, Texas
1982 GPz750
1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
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07 Jul 2009 06:30 #304998
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skiatook,oklahoma 1980 z1r,1978 kz 1000 z1r x 3,
1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!
billybiltit.blogspot.com/
www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/325862-triple-tree-custom-work
kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/294594-frame-bracing?limitstart=0
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welcome,interested in photos yes .
are you just needing to see what plugs into what in the wiring harness or how the box is mounted?
i am sure we can help you out,i can take some pics of my old dusty 1978 z1r if we need to.
what direction are you going to go with the z1r,stock,modded,resto.get us some pics of what you are working with and we can be more helpful.is all the bodywork and dash there?
welcome,
leon holmes
are you just needing to see what plugs into what in the wiring harness or how the box is mounted?
i am sure we can help you out,i can take some pics of my old dusty 1978 z1r if we need to.
what direction are you going to go with the z1r,stock,modded,resto.get us some pics of what you are working with and we can be more helpful.is all the bodywork and dash there?
welcome,
leon holmes
skiatook,oklahoma 1980 z1r,1978 kz 1000 z1r x 3,
1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!
billybiltit.blogspot.com/
www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/325862-triple-tree-custom-work
kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/294594-frame-bracing?limitstart=0
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07 Jul 2009 07:41 #305018
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ah pictures?
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07 Jul 2009 08:50 #305026
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Thanks Leon, the bike is a highly customized variety. Good thing being is my neighbor kept all the original parts (about 2 of everything). The motor is a fresh, never started 1428cc and has had everything imaginable done to it, including a 6 speed trans. All the engine work was done by a fellow by the name of “Jap George†in south Florida. The frame was powder coated too. It was all done 8yrs ago but never assembled. I cleaned off the half inch layer of dust and a beautiful bike appeared.
My objective is to locate and assemble all the parts with proper stainless hardware. I’m stuck at the battery box area. There are lots of connection and routing of wires, if I had a photo or two looking down at the battery box and a shot or two looking into the side panel areas that would be a big help.
I took some photos the day I pushed it into my garage and I’ll take some updated photos tonight (and post).
Regards.
My objective is to locate and assemble all the parts with proper stainless hardware. I’m stuck at the battery box area. There are lots of connection and routing of wires, if I had a photo or two looking down at the battery box and a shot or two looking into the side panel areas that would be a big help.
I took some photos the day I pushed it into my garage and I’ll take some updated photos tonight (and post).
Regards.
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07 Jul 2009 09:16 #305031
by 531blackbanshee
skiatook,oklahoma 1980 z1r,1978 kz 1000 z1r x 3,
1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!
billybiltit.blogspot.com/
www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/325862-triple-tree-custom-work
kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/294594-frame-bracing?limitstart=0
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sounds like a nice score.i will try to remember to get you some pics tonight. keep us posted,
leon holmes
leon holmes
skiatook,oklahoma 1980 z1r,1978 kz 1000 z1r x 3,
1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!
billybiltit.blogspot.com/
www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/325862-triple-tree-custom-work
kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/294594-frame-bracing?limitstart=0
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07 Jul 2009 09:20 #305032
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77 KZ650 C1 with ZX7 forks, GPZ mono rear, wider 18 police wheels and Yoshimura motor.
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Welcome to KZR and that sounds like a great score.
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77 KZ650 C1 with ZX7 forks, GPZ mono rear, wider 18 police wheels and Yoshimura motor.
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07 Jul 2009 09:27 #305034
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Thanks for the advice Mcdroid. I'm a little gun shy of purchasing another manual after the Clymer disappointment. Could you recommend a specific manual relating to the 78 Z1R’s?
And thanks to everyone else for the comments and warm welcome.
And thanks to everyone else for the comments and warm welcome.
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07 Jul 2009 09:33 #305038
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77 KZ650 C1 with ZX7 forks, GPZ mono rear, wider 18 police wheels and Yoshimura motor.
Yorba Linda Cal.
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Don't be shy, the clymer is junk. You well not be disapointed with a factory manual.
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07 Jul 2009 10:14 #305049
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07 Jul 2009 16:55 #305143
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Here is the bike. Not much has changed, cleaned it up a bit and tightened down a few things. The front end is an 88 ZX7R and the rear is a ZX11, correct me if I'm wrong on this.
Starting to figure out the wiring harness. Notice the double valve cover gaskets...cams are huge, had to do that to keep them from hitting the cover. The large fairing is sweet and is sitting next to the original one. As I'm told there were only a few made and the mold was destroyed.
I plan to build the bike the way my neighbor envisioned it, and then in a few years bring it back to stock(ish). I'm still receiving parts as he cleans out his shed.
He dropped off the front end and a nearly new kz900 donor motor the other day. He had the motor for 15 years "just in case".
I'm set on my summer project bike.
Starting to figure out the wiring harness. Notice the double valve cover gaskets...cams are huge, had to do that to keep them from hitting the cover. The large fairing is sweet and is sitting next to the original one. As I'm told there were only a few made and the mold was destroyed.
I plan to build the bike the way my neighbor envisioned it, and then in a few years bring it back to stock(ish). I'm still receiving parts as he cleans out his shed.
He dropped off the front end and a nearly new kz900 donor motor the other day. He had the motor for 15 years "just in case".
I'm set on my summer project bike.
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