New kz1000 rider from Argentina

Hi guys, im a new kz1000 rider from argentina...
I always dreamed as child with this bike, so the real ride begins now.
i recently got a kz1000 (i traded it for a klr250 and some money) but the bike got some "unknowns" for me.
the bike isnt working (some "ape" removed ther cyl. head and broke 3 screws on the process)
and i think i got some work to do.


The problem with the bike... its that i dont know the exact model of the bike.
(as far as i can see, it's a "USA model" because the smog ports on the valve cover, and i think its a z1r/mk2 from the cradle and engine numbers), the problem there, is that being a 1980 bike it got a contact breaker ignition system, what confuses me in determining what model is the bike, as far as i know, 80's model already got CDI ignition.

Welcome

Get the frame and engine serial number and go here zedder.com/msg1.htm

I think all of the 1980 1015cc engines, KZ and MKII, had electronic ignition.

The 1980 1015cc engine numbers are----
KZ 1000 A4 -- MKII KZT00AE093001 to 092900 (I bet that is backwards)
or KZT00AE093001 to 110764

KZ 1000 B4 LTD (MKII engine) KZT00AE92601 to 092900
or KZT00AE093001 to 110764

KZ 1000 D3 Z1R-II KZT00DE017616 to 021069

KZ1000 G1 Classic (not MKII) KZT00GE000001 to 003351

KZ1000 C3 Police (not MKII) no info on engine numbers

Welcome to KZR Degtyarev!
I'm surprised no one got after you yet. We need Pictures!
I'd really be interested in some pics of the roads you ride on. That is, after you get your 1000 together.
I'm sure that these guys will answer any questions you have.
Thank You
Bill

Bienvenido, if you need help there is a place in Temperley or Lomas de Zamora called FD Restauraciones, his name is Fernando Doso, and he restores KZ 's and does excellent work if you need help, you can look him up on Facebook..

According to those numbers my bike its a d3...

Thanks!

Degtyarev wrote: According to those numbers my bike its a d3...

Thanks!

Hopefully, the frame is as well.

Welcome! any pics of the bike?

Your motorcycle is a collectible and if it is in original condition or restored properly it is a bike that demands a good dollar and is only going to increase in value. Naci en Adrogue, Bs.As., ahora vivo en Toronto.

I had a (1981) 1000 J model & it had electronic ignition also had an (80) model 750 & it had the same. I may be a year off on one or the other but contact breakers were not original.

Que genio! yo tambien soy de adrogue!

As i know now, the bike its a z1rII, i have a lot of work there, but I will not restore it as factory (money, time), but i will not change the cyclistics on it (rake, offsets etc.) only aesthetic and minor electrical changes.

Does your bike have a 'coffin' shaped fuel tank? If so it is definitely a collectible. I remember them well. They came in a silver/bluish color & were supposed to have a claimed (5) hp. advantage over the standard model. I am jealous of your find. HA!! They were really cool & commanded a lot of attention.