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Z1r restoration guide?

#1 PostAuthor: Z1streetfighter71 » Mon Feb 02, 2026 4:02 pm

Hey Guys is there a dedicated restoration guide for the 78 D1, there are so many specific parts questions i have and i dont want to be wreaking anyone's head with to many annoying queries on a "close a possible to factory" build. Thanks Angus
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#2 PostAuthor: Z1streetfighter71 » Mon Feb 02, 2026 6:10 pm

to Answer my own question iv been pointed at "Kawasaki (K)Z1000 & Z1-R" by Tony Sculpher but if anyone has any blogs or online build guides they have saved on their computer it would be much obliged.
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#3 PostAuthor: rpeters » Wed Feb 04, 2026 6:35 am

I have one of them books Angus, tbh i think its a bit overrated
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#4 PostAuthor: Z1streetfighter71 » Wed Feb 04, 2026 6:36 pm

rpeters wrote:I have one of them books Angus, tbh i think its a bit overrated

As i was telling KeithZ1r the problem is im trying to find a reference book like the John Brooks Z1 as there are so many variations with the Z1r. Im building a "frame up" bike from bought parts but as close to factory as i can make it either US,Canada, Australia or UK ,my own Z1r thats complete is an Italy model and i was hoping the book by Tony Schulper was as close to what i need but there are no copies about right now. What are your thoughts?
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#5 PostAuthor: compo z1r » Wed Feb 04, 2026 8:50 pm

Z1streetfighter71 wrote:
rpeters wrote:I have one of them books Angus, tbh i think its a bit overrated

As i was telling KeithZ1r the problem is im trying to find a reference book like the John Brooks Z1 as there are so many variations with the Z1r. Im building a "frame up" bike from bought parts but as close to factory as i can make it either US,Canada, Australia or UK ,my own Z1r thats complete is an Italy model and i was hoping the book by Tony Schulper was as close to what i need but there are no copies about right now. What are your thoughts?


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#6 PostAuthor: rpeters » Thu Feb 05, 2026 6:44 am

you can have mine for £30 posted
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#7 PostAuthor: Z1streetfighter71 » Thu Feb 05, 2026 12:40 pm

rpeters wrote:you can have mine for £30 posted

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