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15 Apr 2011 10:31 #444733 by lexor
got first kz1000 yesterday.. was created by lexor
got this yesterday in a rush as another buyer showed up after me offering more than $900 list price but owner gave me option to take it since i was there first. it runs great and i am amazed at the power difference between my '79 xs750. i am confused as to the difference between this and an ltd??? mine has ltd side covers but is not an ltd im pretty sure. any help would be apprecieated. also, after an oil change i guess a new exhaust comes next. i will be using it as a daily rider but would like to do a bit of restoration as well. it reads 18000 miles but may not be accurate. new carbs and tires were a plus too.
1980 KZ1000 LTD
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15 Apr 2011 10:37 #444734 by RetroRiceRocketRider
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Welcome to KZR lexor.

I'm no expert on the 900's, but it sure looks like an LTD to me - side covers as mentioned, and chrome chain guard among other things appear LTD.
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15 Apr 2011 10:47 #444737 by Mcdroid
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Yup...LTD. To double check, take a peek at the frame VIN on the neck of the triple tree. If the 7th(?) digit is a 'B', then it is an LTD...if an 'A', then it is a standard.
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15 Apr 2011 11:20 #444750 by 531blackbanshee
Replied by 531blackbanshee on topic got first kz1000 yesterday..
welcome!
good score!

more bigger pics,please! :lol:

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15 Apr 2011 14:09 #444767 by lexor
Replied by lexor on topic got first kz1000 yesterday..
Thanks. Yea the 6th digit actually is a B, after that just numbers. So can you tell me the difference between ltd and standard? Thanks
1980 KZ1000 LTD

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15 Apr 2011 20:09 #444809 by trianglelaguna
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welcome..

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15 Apr 2011 21:41 #444843 by wireman
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the ltd frames use the rear footpeg/exhuast brackets coming off frame made of tubing,the regular kz's use a stamped steel bracket on 77-78 B)
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