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Patton wrote: Congrats! A diamond in the rough, looking very restore-able with some TLC, and soon be sittin' pretty.
Would start with careful pressure wash, and after dry, douse entire bike with Armoral for overnight soak.
Would consider soda blast for initial clean-up on engine and other metal parts.
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Thanks for the encouragement. Really thought it would be in better shape. I didn't have any memory of what it looked like, but it did run and they rode it before parking it 8 years ago.
I was going to look into this on the technical area, but since you mentioned it... how is soda blasting vs. chemical cleaning for the cases? Read some pretty good things about Eagle One Mag cleaner and others. Don't have a blaster, would have to purchase. Any chance I can get the cases cleaned up without blasting?
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Or a DIY soda blaster.
www.kzrider.com/forum/2-engine/493426-so...asting-engine#493596
www.kzrider.com/forum/21-tools/318083-budget-soda-blaster
kawpen.edebris.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=2049
www.aircooledtech.com/tools-on-the-cheap/soda_blaster/
www.garagenight.tv/diy-soda-blasting-build-your-own-rig-cheap/
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testarossa wrote: Welcome to KZR! I'm surprised that nobody has pointed out that the bike looks like a Z1 not a KZ. That could very well be a valuable bike. Hard to tell from the pictures but that kinda looks like a brown Z1A paint job to me. Post your vin and someone will get you straightened out.
Bike is a 1975 Z1B. I don't know how much difference that makes. Checked the VIN last night. Paint is pretty much awful, can't tell what color it was supposed to be. Dark green/blue maybe?
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LukeMacPU wrote:
testarossa wrote: Welcome to KZR! I'm surprised that nobody has pointed out that the bike looks like a Z1 not a KZ. That could very well be a valuable bike. Hard to tell from the pictures but that kinda looks like a brown Z1A paint job to me. Post your vin and someone will get you straightened out.
Bike is a 1975 Z1B. I don't know how much difference that makes. Checked the VIN last night. Paint is pretty much awful, can't tell what color it was supposed to be. Dark green/blue maybe?
It makes a huge difference that it's a z1. The '73-'75 is a much more sought after and brings much more money when/if you sell it. The guys across either pond really seem to have no problem spending big dollars to get them.
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Just placed my first order with Z1E for an air filter, ignition points/condenser, and plugs. I want to make sure it still runs before I start doing other stuff.
Sounds like I'll need to give the soda blasting a try after I get the carbs sorted.
Thanks again, looking forward to the project!
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'78 KZ1075 LTD
stage 1 head by Larry Cavanaugh
race built crank by John Pearson
Mikuni rs34's
k410 cams
back cut tranny
8" over D&G swinger
proving once again that age and treachery is better than youth and enthusiasm
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LukeMacPU wrote: Thanks for the warm welcome.
Got just a little more information, the bike is a '75. Already ordered the Clymer manual. I'm hoping this has got to be easier to fix up than my old T140D, but I could be wrong. We'll see...
Still no pics, bike hasn't made it out of the trailer yet. I'll try to get that done as soon as I can free up some garage space.
I'm in the Haute, Terre Haute for all you other hoosiers.
Thanks again, I'm sure you'll be tired of me asking questions before things get road-worthy.
Did anybody mention to get a factory service manual?
Anyway, congrats. Free bike is good enough. But it is Z1B not too far from being original! :woohoo:
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www.kzrider.com/filebase/doc_download/43...asaki-service-manual
For color comparison, here are some repo body parts from Z1E:
www.z1enterprises.com/Bodywork--Z1-Paint...k-and-Gold-3572.aspx
www.z1enterprises.com/Bodywork--Z1-Paint...k-and-Gold-3573.aspx
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I had already ordered the Clymer manual, showed up today. Is the factory version that much better? I guess I'll pick one up if I get stuck on something.
Just pulled the tank and side covers, looks like things should be pretty easy to reach for adjusting valves, etc... What's the valve adjustment interval on these things? I figured I'd pop the cover off and squirt some oil around up there before I crank it over. Couldn't hurt after sitting for so long. Might as well check valve clearances while I'm in there.
Upon closer inspection, the oxidation isn't that severe, just light white dust. Comes off pretty easily. Also the tank paint isn't as bad as I thought. The clear coat is discolored/dirty/? In any case, you can rub spit on it and it's still blue under there. I'm hoping some washing & waxing might bring it back. All my wax was frozen in the garage this weekend, so I didn't get to try it.
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