Don't you just love Jigsaws

[AJAyre]

A 3d Jigsaw on a grand scale in the form of a KZ1000 The cat although enthusiastic isn't much of a mechanic

[chrisNI]

Looks promising

[AJAyre]

never built anything from boxes of bits before or indeed a
Kawasaki before ...so much easier when you strip and label everything yourself ...There may be several trial builds and much change in the swear box before I'm done

[warren3200gt]

Looks like all the cleaning, refinishing and polishing has been done. ie the time consuming bits, you could go for a ride next weekend

[chrisNI]

Parts diagram will be a big help help for sorting out what goes with what .

[KeithZ1R]

you will be amazed at how easy they go together

[swampy]

Train your cat! I've got 2 that built a complete bike for me.

[FER]

Get a genuine Kawasaki workshop manual before you start anything .
fer

[AJAyre]

Well the polishing has begun...much fun with wet and dry leaves me ideally placed to rob a bank ...no finger prints left

[Philippe]

Hi AJAyre

By what I see I think your Z1000 is an A2 model with the brakes behind the front fork or am I wrong?
When you want to give it a fresh factory look don't forget that the front fork wasn't polished but brushed!
It all depends on your own taste, so go for it!
And about robbing a bank...don't do it, they'll find your finger prints!!!
Good luck with the restoration!
Philippe

[AJAyre]

Phillippe
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My Model is an a1 And the callipers should go infront of the fork tubes...although these are a2 forks so i am assuming the bike is something of bits

your correct about the brushed finished however with this level of corrosion i think its best to get an even level of finish with polishing before i put the brushed finished on with a scotch bright pad

Adrian

[Garry.L]

Phillippe

My Model is an a1 And the callipers go infront of the fork tubes...

The forks pictured are A2, the oil drain is on the same side as the caliper mounts. The A1 has the drain opposite the calipers so in both cases it's at the lowest point if the forks are fitted their correct way round.

My old A1.....

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[AJAyre]

The search for some a1 fork lowers begins ...thanks guys for info ..if not the impending frustration

[warren3200gt]

Ade, 650 b1's are the same Im pretty sure.

[AJAyre]

Warren thanks for that it might make life easier ....although CMSNL have a new pair for just £800 ....Ouch