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1977 KZ Parts required - Updated

#1 PostAuthor: GuyHughes » Thu May 10, 2018 11:36 am

I'm going to need the following soon, so just putting feelers out there at the moment

3 Cap Limiters
Complete battery box / tray
Full tool kit

Also does anyone know where I can find the original specs for the KZ1000? not the Z1000.

Probably a lot more once I get into it. Let me know if anyone out there has some they are willing to part with or knows someone who does.

Thanks in advance

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Re: 1977 KZ Parts required

#2 PostAuthor: warren3200gt » Thu May 10, 2018 12:34 pm

Think it would have helped your cause with a friendly introduction post first and maybe a pic or two.
You can probably find most of the literature you need here https://kzrider.com
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#3 PostAuthor: chrisNI » Thu May 10, 2018 4:06 pm

Depends if you want new stuff or original. Most of the stuff on your list is available new as repro from a number of suppliers fairly easily. Original stuff might be harder to get, cost as much and need a lot of work to make it look new. People go down both routes, it really depends what you’re after. As far as repro looms go, and you’d possibly be into a lot of work trying to fix up an old loom, you might not be able to specify whether it’s US or UK. The differences between the Z and KZ were just for the particular market, is there a particular reason you are keen to restore to US Spec?

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#4 PostAuthor: Philippe » Thu May 10, 2018 7:24 pm

Hi Guy
welcome to the club!
We all like to see pictures of a new members bike and we allso like to know something about the owner himself, we're curiuos guys.
As mentioned before , a lot of parts are stil available new or repro. Take a look at Z-power, Z-fever or other sites.
I'm convinced that all the parts you need can be found there.
If you need advice, just ask, a lot of guys are really willing to help you, so don't be shy, go for it!
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#5 PostAuthor: ADRIAN H » Thu May 10, 2018 7:30 pm

New loom fora KZ1000 - best to talk to Z1 enterprises in states.
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#6 PostAuthor: hartyb » Thu May 10, 2018 8:19 pm

are you in the Chieveley newbury area
there are a few of us in these parts think there will be a meet up very soon
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Re: 1977 KZ Parts required

#7 PostAuthor: damien.wrl » Fri May 11, 2018 8:48 am

My cousin and family live right next to the Olde Red Lion ....

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#8 PostAuthor: GuyHughes » Fri May 11, 2018 11:08 am

chrisNI wrote:Depends if you want new stuff or original. Most of the stuff on your list is available new as repro from a number of suppliers fairly easily. Original stuff might be harder to get, cost as much and need a lot of work to make it look new. People go down both routes, it really depends what you’re after. As far as repro looms go, and you’d possibly be into a lot of work trying to fix up an old loom, you might not be able to specify whether it’s US or UK. The differences between the Z and KZ were just for the particular market, is there a particular reason you are keen to restore to US Spec?


Thanks for your reply, regards old or new kit, I'd like old where I can get it even if I have to refurb however I realise some items are pretty much non existent and I'm even looking to buy other bikes as donors. Where I can't get original parts then yes I am happy to have new even if it is until I find an original. Why KZ and not Z, well, it's a KZ and while I understand here in the UK we all prefer the Z over the KZ, me included, (I used to own one back in the early 80's), the one I am working on right now is a KZ and most of it original so I have no issue just restoring back to the way it started life. It may not be worth as much if I come to sell it but that's another matter.
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#9 PostAuthor: GuyHughes » Fri May 11, 2018 11:28 am

warren3200gt wrote:Think it would have helped your cause with a friendly introduction post first and maybe a pic or two.
You can probably find most of the literature you need here https://kzrider.com


Thanks for the link, and yes I agree, I didn't mean to be rude, and I will share pictures and details when I get 5, I am new to this forum, but not new to Z's.

Here's an intro.
My first was a brand new Z250 in emerald green back in the early 80s followed by a sliver Z550 A1, don't see many of them anymore, followed by a Z1000 A2. On which I had a major bike accident and put myself in hospital / rehab for 6 months. So I sold the Z1000 to someone to fix up while I was broken and bought another sparkling green bike, a Z650 C (I think). All of this before I even thought about a driving test! However haven’t really had a bike to talk about since until more recently now I have a KZ1000 A1 1977 in red, (pictures to follow). I did have a few other bikes too, such as a Maico 440, Bultaco 370, Hodna super dream 250, (I know shame on me), but all of these were just extras that I rode off road, (the super dream I swapped for a coat in the end shows what I thought of it at the time).

Anyway more to come, and thanks for the approval to join. Hopefully catch some of you out and about sometime.
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#10 PostAuthor: GuyHughes » Fri May 11, 2018 11:30 am

Philippe wrote:Hi Guy
welcome to the club!
We all like to see pictures of a new members bike and we allso like to know something about the owner himself, we're curiuos guys.
As mentioned before , a lot of parts are stil available new or repro. Take a look at Z-power, Z-fever or other sites.
I'm convinced that all the parts you need can be found there.
If you need advice, just ask, a lot of guys are really willing to help you, so don't be shy, go for it!
Greetings from Belgium
Philippe


Yes Thanks Philippe
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Re: 1977 KZ Parts required

#11 PostAuthor: GuyHughes » Fri May 11, 2018 11:31 am

damien.wrl wrote:My cousin and family live right next to the Olde Red Lion ....


1/2 a mile from my house and a lunch time place for me when I get the chance.
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#12 PostAuthor: GuyHughes » Fri May 11, 2018 11:31 am

ADRIAN H wrote:New loom fora KZ1000 - best to talk to Z1 enterprises in states.


OK Thanks, I'll check them out if it comes to that.
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#13 PostAuthor: GuyHughes » Fri May 11, 2018 11:33 am

hartyb wrote:are you in the Chieveley newbury area
there are a few of us in these parts think there will be a meet up very soon
welcome


OK cool then keep me updated, mine won't be on the road for about 6 weeks or so but keep me updated.
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#14 PostAuthor: PAULJAC47 » Fri May 11, 2018 3:46 pm

Welcome to the forum..
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#15 PostAuthor: GuyHughes » Fri May 11, 2018 4:55 pm

PAULJAC47 wrote:Welcome to the forum..


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