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Restoring a 1976 Z900 A4
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Recently one of my clients gave me a 1976 KZ900 that was completely worn out , but completely original. My goal was to do a complete frame up restoration but improve on anything I could to make the bike better. The motor was completely rebuilt with all the good stuff, crank welded and all the items related to the cam control updated,, better clutch actuator and such. I upgrad ed to Dyna ignition and coils.
The front forks were rebuilt with all new parts and Racetech emulators, tapered steering head bearings, swing arm needle bearings and stock looking ICON adjustable shocks.
Wheels were redone and new bearing installed, upgraded new style period type tires. Z900 dual disc conversion. I used the shorter turn signal stems and slightly lower period type handle bars.
I have to complete 4 pipe system, stock airbox and restored stock carburetors.
Its a work in process and keeping me sane through this covid mess. Here are a few pictures. If any one finds this interesting,
I can keep reporting on the progress.
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1982 KZ1000 LTD parts donor
1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough
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1976 KZ 900 A4 kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/613548-1976-kz-900-a4
1976 KZ 900 B1 LTD
1978 KZ 1000 B2 LTD
1980 KZ 750 E1
Kowledge Speaks, But Wisdom Listens.
Jimi Hendrix.
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TexasKZ wrote: Nice work. More, please.
I'll second that!
Mike
Presently - 1980 KZ1000B4 LTD w/mild ported head, Megacycle cams, 1015cc Wiseco, Falicon Supercrank, R&D undercut trans
In a former life - KZ-based dragbike - CrMo car tire chassis, 1395cc, Hahn Racecraft turbo system, VP C16, Orient Express 3-spd auto, 7.80's @ 165-170.
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Mike
Former M.E. at Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing, Lincoln, NE
1966 W1 (the Z1 of 1966-50H.P. and 100mph!)
1974 Z1
1978 KZ1000 LTD
1976 KZ900B pile O parts
1980 KZ750E
1980 Honda XL250S (I know, wrong flavor!)
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also spell check and see if I cant get the pictures aligned correctly moving forward, Ha.
I must admit I am surprised how well built these KZ's where built with the technology of the day.
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I have a 750 LTD which is not a very attractive bike original, but yours, it’s beautiful.
By the way, how the heck are you gonna get that bike back on its 2 wheels?
JL
1979 Honda CB400T Cafe Racer (current ride)
1982 KZ750 LTD (current project)
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1978 KZ1000-A2
kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/613296-1978-kz1000-a2-barn-find
1978 KZ400-B1
2022 Z900RS SE
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Kaylinator wrote: Uuuuuhhhh..... Now what?
I’d assume that this is one leg of an engine hoist. Should be strong enough to lift the bike up. Slide out the bench and lower it.
1976 KZ 900 A4 kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/613548-1976-kz-900-a4
1976 KZ 900 B1 LTD
1978 KZ 1000 B2 LTD
1980 KZ 750 E1
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76 kz 900 1075 76 kz 900 a4 78 kz 1000 ltd
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