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The obvious evolution of the KZ900, the Kawasaki KZ1000 was another straight line brute that got a heavier crankshaft along with the displacement bump. You could get the bike with chain or shaft drive, but either form could top 130 miles per hour.
For the 1979 model, Kawasaki claimed 93 horsepower and 65 foot-pounds of torque…but that’s irrelevant today as this bike features a custom turbocharging kit!
Manufactured in May 1978, this example is VIN: KZT00B514083. The seller acquired it 11 years ago from a private party.
During his ownership, the seller has covered about 100 miles. The odometer shows 17,536 miles.
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection. Our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: Internally Rusty with Fuel Varnish
Engine Oil Level: Ok
Engine Oil Quality: Dark (Age Unknown)
2T Oil Level: N/A
Coolant Level: N/A
Coolant Quality: N/A
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: Fail (>3% of moisture contamination)
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: Fail (>3% of moisture contamination)
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: N/A
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: N/A
Final Drive Condition: Dirty, Loose, Slightly Rusty
Headlight High Beam: Ok
Headlight Low Beam: Ok
Passing Light: N/A
Parking Light: Ok
Turn Signals: Front Left and Right Rear Non Functional
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light (Front Switch): Ok
Brake Light (Rear Switch): Ok
Plate Light: Ok
Horn: Ok
Kill Switch: Ok
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: 80%
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 80%
Forks: Leaking
Shock/s: Ok
Tire Date Code Front: 32/13
Tire Date Code Rear: 02/15
Tire % Remaining Front: 90%
Tire % Remaining Rear: 90%
Tire Press. Front: 32 PSI
Tire Press. Rear: 36 PSI
Battery Standing Voltage: None Present 0V
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: Unknown
Running Condition: Runs Well on Bench
Test Ride Completed: None Taken
Test Ride Distance: N/A
Notes:
-Electrical and bike tested on Jumper
-Missing Parts from Battery assembly
-Fuel tank is internally rusty and has old fuel and remaining varnish left in tank
-Oil is dark and age is unknown
-Leaking Fuel from fuel filter assembly
-Chain is dirty, loose, and slightly rusty
-Front Fork dust boots have split and the forks are lightly seeping
-Front Left and Right Rear Turn Signals are not functional and wired incorrectly
-Red paint is flaking off of heat shields
-Replace Brake reservoir rubber buffers
-Front and Rear Brake fluids tested high for moisture contamination
-Front and Rear Tire are out of date spec
Recommendations:
-Battery and Associated Hardware
-Clean and Potentially Line Fuel Tank
-Fuel System Refurbish
-Oil and Filter Change
-Replace Chain
-Electrical Diagnostic and Repair for Turn Signals
-Replace Spark Plugs
-Replace Brake reservoir rubber buffers
-Hydro 2 (Front Brake and Rear Brake Fluid)
-Fork 2
-Front and Rear Tire Due to Age
Modifications:
Engine Work:
“1,428cc Wiseco 8:1 Turbo pistons, welded crank. APE heavy duty cylinder and main bearing studs
Blake Industries Turbo Kit with RaJay turbo.
8 lbs boost, 200 horsepower
Mikuni HSR 42mm carb
Modified oil pan and oil pump with deep sump
Karata Glide lockup clutch
Dyna blue coils, Dyna Electronic ignition
Oil cooler”
Painted 2013 Lincoln Ruby Red.
Fastec Racing fork brace.
1978 Kawasaki Z1-R front end.
2″ longer swing arm with 2 shock mount positions and 3 axle position.
High flow petcock.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Avon/Metzeler tires with date codes of 3213 and 0215.
The sale includes one key.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Panorama City, California, (please make an appointment for an inspection) this Kawasaki is offered on a clean New York title. Have any KZ1000 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
