Looking for a project

[Davehales]

Ok looking fo a z900 or z1000, what are the things to look out for, how do you know if it’s all original etc

[Garry.L]

Check the numbers.. https://www.z-power.co.uk/the-z-zone

[Davehales]

I assume uk bikes are better?

Are their any to avoid value wise?

[Z1streetfighter71]

Are you looking for an investment bike? as in a fix up and profit project?

[wheelysteve]

Something like this.....

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/255772844944 ... R4yIs8X5YA

[Z1streetfighter71]

[quote="wheelysteve"]Something like this.....

Japanese built 77 A1, not the original engine but that is a bike that wont loose value.

[Davehales]

Are you looking for an investment bike? as in a fix up and profit project?

Not looking to build and sell, but at the same point want to get the best for my investment

[Davehales]

Something like this.....

Japanese built 77 A1, not the original engine but that is a bike that wont loose value.

How do you know it does not have the original engine? ?

[Davehales]

Something like this.....

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/255772844944 ... R4yIs8X5YA

Yes just seen this one, will it still be worth money when I have finished (prob not what it will cost me to do)

[Davehales]

Something like this.....

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/255772844944 ... R4yIs8X5YA

Yes

[Z1streetfighter71]

How do you know it does not have the original engine? ?[/quote]

On the listing he has the frame and engine numbers.
Frame number - KZT00A-006202
Engine number - KZT00AE038070
there is over 30,000 in the difference, a bit much even for Kawasaki.

[Z1streetfighter71]

The engine is still the the A1 range and it wouldn't be a deal breaker for me.

[Davehales]

The engine is still the the A1 range and it wouldn't be a deal breaker for me.

Thanks

[Davehales]

what one on eBay up to £6k would be a good buy to restore, thanks for your time, much appreciated

[Z1streetfighter71]

what one on eBay up to £6k would be a good buy to restore, thanks for your time, much appreciated

There is this 76 Japanese built z900 looks all there bar the exhaust. Might go for your money or might go higher.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/334589561973 ... SwyPNjRVY4
A well restored 76 z900 can pull £15,000... but also i wouldn't wright that A1 off yet, its going for good money and the A1 is getting more rare these days and you can pick up a set of lower number engine cases easy....ish.