80 Kawasaki KZ1000 LTD "KAMIKAZE"
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 ธ.ค. 2019
- This is our holiday project release. This bike came to us from the original owner, Russ who did all of the modifications possible to it, and then some. Russ and his two sons, Nick and Scott want to make a family motorcycle out of it bringing it back to stock. It had a nitrus oxide setup and was a screamer back in the day. Now he wants to have it cleaned it up a little bit and de-tuned to be a fun everyday rider that should be part of his family until the end of time. Bikes with this kind of history really appeal to us, and we're proud to be part of its story. Time lapse build of this bike can be seen toward the end of the video. Wishing a very Merry Christmas to all of our viewers, and a very happy, healthy and prosperous 2020!
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To watch your master mechanic at work is just a gem!!This man is a genius.I have the up most respect for his
craftsmanship
!!
sa fait vraiment plaisir de voir que il y à encore de très bon mécanicien qui remet les anciennes Moto Kawasaki Magnifique je suis Belge et j habite le ville de liège je regarde vos vidéo sa fait plaisir dans les années 80 j'avais une Kawasaki KH 250CC Et Mon cousin avait une KH 400CC Couleur Verte les 2 motos Merci jean-marie de Belgique.
I bought this same bike in '80, wish I still had today...
I had to stop watching ,wife had me bring recycling out to the garage. Had to look at my 81 KZ750 LTD . Still glad I have not sold it. Got it new in 81 ,at 18 ,It would be like selling almost the last of my teen years It’s a keeper for life !
Excuse me? Did I hear you right? "I think this is clean." Is that what you said? As far as I'm concerned it's IMMACULATE! Wow!
Man I love seeing the resurrection of these bikes.
Holy Shite, in 1980 my father owned North Valley Kawasaki in Denver, CO, I had this EXACT bike in 1980, same color, Kerker 4 into 1, K&N air filters, the two-tier saddle seat, dual front disc, rear disc, one of the sweetest bikes i ever had! Nothing sounded like it, and the power was awesome. At one point, we had put so many Kerker pipes on that engine, my garage at home must have had 200 stock-single pipes just hanging around. They would have been worth a fortune today!
My Dad gave me an old KZ 1000 . Fast big bulletproof bike ... Started a motorcycle fascination with me that’s never ceased . Thanks Dad
The proportions were perfect they still look good to this day. Timeless.
Wow, I love building bikes, but this is another level. So much inspiration and thank you for sharing.
She's a beauty! Love that Kerker pipe!
It's been many years since I had my KZ900, but I can still hear the engine howling in my head... lol
Awesome Johnny. Absolutely stunning. Watching Helo's head work amazing. Hope this bike make your front page with a couple of calendar girls.
I OWNED THE EXACT SAME BIKE WITH THE KERKER HEADER THATS A GREAT BIKE FASTEST BIKE I EVER HAD N I HAD QUITE A FEW ONE GREAT MACHINE
The only thing correct that the Owner did was to bring that bike to you. He brought it to the Right Place.
Beautiful craftsmanship. 👍🏻
Johnny sir, please wear a helmet when testing your bikes; accidents do happen, especially when we are not sure of the temperament of the overhauled bike.
You are doing an amazing job; love watching your labour of love. You have a great great team.
The numerous video updates, all the time, care and attention to all & every detail on every bike rebuild/restore is so impressive and the results are so fantastic. Every one of them is a masterpiece of the arts & trades.
Fantastic meticulous work!Excellent
Thanks for sharing. Very nice, as always!
Honestly, I love pipes that have turned blue and gold. I think they look beautiful.
wonderful transformation
Hopefully you will bring my 81 KZ back to it's former glory like this one. You did an amazing job with this one.
Great job, thanks for posting! Merry Christmas 2019!
Fantastic re birthing! The end result justifies whatever the cost was ! Great work & a bike better than new !
Stunning 😍
Beautiful work you’ve almost inspired me to skip my other projects and do my 78 LTD
A work of art .
The engine works like a clock. great stuff.
nice build. like the color too..
Absolutely beautiful! Nice work!
Beautiful job
I am younger and own a new z900rs, id love to own one of these one day. Just amazing machines for the time they came out
Stunning!
a beast in there day, excellent job on rebuild, pass as brand new, you fellas are obviously the best of the best
GORGEOUS!
Nice bike ....Have a nice christmas you guys
Beautiful, love the colors!👍👍😀😀
Stunning.
Great video, beautiful bike, top beard!
I hope this clown takes better care of your restoration than he did of his original purchase. I have a '79 LTD 1000 that I bought new and it still looks new!
Great work guys🇮🇪
You outdid yourself on this one....awesome job
Had 1 just like it. Great bike
Absolutely beautiful. Personally I think the coloring on the headers due to heat looks cool.
What a Christmas present from Johnny😎
Nicely job.
Wow. So amazing.
Amazing! my favourite TH-cam channel.
Preciosa la moto, muy bonita y gran trabajo 👏👏
Don did my gauges, turned out beautiful.
My 81 KZ750 LTD HAD ITS SPEEDOMETER PIN FALL OFF, HOLY CRAP YOUR CLEAN UP LOOKS GREAT
Those WERE new tires😂😂😂 . He should have gotten 2 of each.
1 for the drveway and one for when he gives it to you, with no flat spots.
NOW it is a beautiful bike. THAT IS WHAT A MOTORCYCLE SHOULD LOOK LIKE.
"the second gear was damaged..I think its been run hard at some stage''-I think the over-bore+nitrous gave that away!!..beautiful resto-amazing attention to detail.--I don't mind the goldy-blue discoloration on headers-I like the look and at least it shows the bike is being used and is not a show pony. Great job.
Was never a fan of the LTD until the Eliminator came out.
I have those same carburetors on my 78 KZ 1000 the stock carburetors are 26 mm and the ones on that bike I believe or 29 mm Mikuni‘s smoothbore’s...along with the 4 into 1 Kirker header work great, awesome job on the bike looks incredible you guys do a nice work.
Nice job
Lovely...and that sound is soooo nice. Personally, not such a fan of the LTD small fat rear wheel and seat but it looks damn fine and what a bike. As usual your resto and explanation is sooo good. I watch and listen to your vids when I have to settle down, clean up, and get my head straight. Love it. Keep 'em coming.
nice job!
I bought 1 just like it in 1980.put a lot of$$ into it & it got stolen I never recovered fully.40 yrs later I still love that bike.
This is my bike I bought it new from Honda???? But anyway now here it is.... trashed.. what a great story, makes you feel like you were there every step of the way...
Amazing
Love the way you name the bikes. My KZ550ltd's name is Pancho
Man you do awesome work buddy...
I want one now!
I was the one who painted it blue in 2007 my first major paint job! I saw it when they had it finished it looks amazing you guys did an awesome job!
I am glad you like it. That was a big job
Beauty!
I had one of those back in the day
Beautiful!
First time I've seen issues with any gears, unlike on the Hondas. But as you said, this thing was probably abused in racing or dragging.
IMO, the black and straw colorization on the headers is a feature, not a bug.
Hi Johnny, happy holidays, another great Kawasaki video, timelapse was a bonus edition, alot of work to restore a motorbike properly. Keep them comming, I saw you had a SR650 in background, good bike.
Nice job! It was a Police bike in the eighties. It was worth restoring.
You are the man beautiful you do them bikes up right
very nice!
Merry Xmas
pops..u handle that bike pretty good !!!!!.......just kidding....luv ur vidz & work...old kawys rule . !!!
I'd vapor blast everything and powder coat anything thats possible. I wouldn't replace any of the engine covers. Vapor blasting will make everything look brand new. Nice work.
The 1000 just never had the patina of the 9s
Love it is what I think.
Beautiful bike and I almost went with its big brother the KZ1100 LTD but choose the KZ1300 instead back in the day.
Nice ✅ Work
I wish I still had all the old kz's I have owned. Sold my last one about 8 years ago. Now I can't afford to buy another. Lol Total rebuild in my dining room. Lol
Kawikazi !!
At first LTD looks rough. The end product is beautiful. Sadly I am giving up on my 1982 Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD. Could not find a way to get it to you, and my health declines now. Please take care, and I will continue to enjoy your videos!
I bought the last 80 in the showroom,paid 3000$$ for it .identical to this w/chrome kerker & engine side casing,carb tops & bottoms but my fins were black.loved it .got stolen ,couldn't find another so got a 1100 Honda ss.nice bike too but miss my LTD.
Looks HOTTTTT, nice paint job, i think a nice gold RK gold chain would have been a better choice but yeah its nice
F*ckin love that kz1000 sound ♥️
That pulls hard for a 40 year old bike!
Carbs are 29 MM, i had them on my Z-1, made some improvement
Hey Johnny, did you ever hear of BROWNS plating in Kentucky? They were the place to send for chroming back in the 70's and 80's, they did AMAZING WORK
Love the music during time lapse. What is it? I think that is one of the best bikes you’ve done to date imo.
P099
DAMN! Hilo is FAST!! ⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️
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Looks like cbx turn signals, send em over!
Wow I have a 1980 ltd. I only wish I could afford to have it done like this! I love my bike but it hasn't ran in over 15 years! I really neglected my bike. I has been inside the last 8 years or so. Maybe one day I will be fortunate to have it restored!
If it becomes a dead end project, let us know. We are always looking for bikes to do
@@Johnnysvintage I have 3 kz, 1 is a 79 Ltd gas a new motor and its a total basket case! I have my 80 Ltd 1000 its a complete and in beautiful condition with exception of a custom repair that was done 25 years ago! I have a 1975 Z1 spoke wheel bike all free just been neglected for many many years!
Those sound like great riders and projects. If you decide to fix up or sell them,
please let us know
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Chris Riddiford
A rolling air loom:)
Front turn signals are wrong. Should be handle bar mounted. Beautiful bike.
I had a 1974 Kawasaki Z-1, and a 1980 KZ-1000 that looked identical to this motorcycle.
How do you get those wheels to look that good? Never had any luck polishing the aluminum shiny parts to that degree of shine.
My first Motobike was a Kawasaki 440 LTD with 27 hp :-)
Manfred009 was it a 81 or 82 . I still have my 81 kz750 LTD 23,000 miles on it. The carbs are plugged up and need work . I still cannot sell it . Got it when I was 18 , I and going to replace the carbs in order to ride it again.
My markers turned blue & good at the top but didn't bother me.a trip down memory lane .
Interesting video as always. Beautifulrestoration. Is the engine just vapor blasted ? No coating afterwards?
yes vapor blasting. Polished aluminum covers
2 -G's for one of those back then you were in the Crotch Rocket club.
W😎 W I'm really enjoying the footage 🎥🎬🎞️ , I Owned one like that, 👍👍👍‼️ Diamond Dave ♦️♦️♦️‼️
It looks awesome except for one thing did y'all check the swing arm bushings to make sure they were still in good shape?
yes we did
That's good I'm glad you did. I used to race and ride a lot of kz's back in the old days and several of my bikes that I had , had the high-speed death wobble it was really scary. Sometimes it was from other things sometimes it was from the bushings. I think they wear out around 20 or 30,000 miles something like that. You could accelerate through it and it would go away but as soon as you slide back down to the same speed that it started you would have to ride it out as you slow down. Scary stuff
@@kinnybingman8666 For some reason I think you have no clue what you're talking about or you didn't even watch the video.
@@CB.5 I can tell that you never rode one of those at triple-digit speeds or else you would know what I was talking about. They weren't all about handling back in them days