I'm in the process of putting together a '78 Z1-R. 12.5:1 1198cc and a Pro J Model head except this time I'm getting 36 flat slides because Lectron carbs aren't good for street riding. Finding a pipe is going to be hard because I'm looking for a Denco Pro FX or Vazer Pipe. With a slick and wheelie bars I should be in the 8.90 index with ease. I love these old Kaw's as much as I love the old 350 Chevy. These are a classic hot rod.
I’m still looking at this video 13 years later June 2, 2022. I’ve been writing these old school since 1983. I have one completely built and enough parts to build three more. I’m never getting rid of my old schools🎉🎉🎉
"James Davis", you can use '73 to about '80 k-z frames (with brace kit) or, if you have dough, Spondon makes modern (infinitely improved) replica frames (accepts kz body-work)
Where's Mike Shultz in Frederick MD. I'm thinking of buying one that needs put back together, already streched and powder coated. Nice bike by the way!!!
Very Nice my Brother clean!!! If you are A Bike enthusiast you got to get you A Kawasaki 1000 old school the Girls love them i cant tell you how Much kiity kat I've gotten because of This Bike. This is the players choice of Rails in the Stable.
by far dis is da best KZ ive ever seen! awesome job, i like everything about it. are da foot pegs,brake pedal,& exhaust availeble @ HDFR? or one of a kind? holla @ me, god bless!!!!
I'm a kz lover,built many of them.Your bike looks great,very clean and nicely done.If you every come to bike week in Daytona look me up.You can check out one of mine on Y Tube(kz1000 turb)
It's not z1 , it's a kz . So it has the right side covers . Why does every one think they know more then me. I've been riding old kaws for 20 years . Damn
ROFL@Shes pretty fast, she'll hurt you. Nice looking but listening to it idle it would be hard pressed to run in the 9.90 or faster index. Being able to start it with a stock starter tells me is a low compression motor. My 78 LTD used an 1198cc 12.5:1 piston kit with a bred and sleeved stock block. I ran a VHR Pro J Model head with 35mm Lectron carbs from Paul Gast and a Denco left hand tricone sidewinder. I ran an 8.90 index all day longt. I used the factory '78 LTD paint too.
It's 11 to 1 the reason I can start it on stick start is because it has a fire switch which allows the motor to spend at about half tact til I hut the fire button. It's not a track bike I run it ion the street with c12 race fuel . This bike is riden daily in 100 degree heat with no problem . I'm sure 8 second bikes are trailered to the track.shell be on give track the season and I'm sure she'll better then 9.90 maybe not 8s but for what she is she's fast.
I just got a 1980 kz1000 ltd off of my sister's boyfriend. He said it was built by a guy in Frederick,MD too I think it may be the same place. Can you send me that number cause I'm trying to go that route like yours but I
At music lover ur a joke. The chromoly steel that its made out of cost more the 80 bucks. If u want to ride around on an 80 dollar swing go right ahead I hope u have a good life insurance policy.
I'm in the process of putting together a '78 Z1-R. 12.5:1 1198cc and a Pro J Model head except this time I'm getting 36 flat slides because Lectron carbs aren't good for street riding. Finding a pipe is going to be hard because I'm looking for a Denco Pro FX or Vazer Pipe. With a slick and wheelie bars I should be in the 8.90 index with ease. I love these old Kaw's as much as I love the old 350 Chevy. These are a classic hot rod.
Sweet! Nice bike there…..little bitty back sprocket…..top end machine there…..I know you have the suspension tuned for your weight. It’s beautiful!
I’m still looking at this video 13 years later June 2, 2022. I’ve been writing these old school since 1983. I have one completely built and enough parts to build three more. I’m never getting rid of my old schools🎉🎉🎉
I keep watching this video. Damn that bike is the truth... Kz forever playa!!
A real sweetheart of a bike sir .
Hell yeah!! Now that's a KZ! Love the rear tire/swingarm.
1974s3400
1974s3400 what bike is that in your picture
"James Davis", you can use '73 to about '80 k-z frames (with brace kit) or, if you have dough, Spondon makes modern (infinitely improved) replica frames (accepts kz body-work)
The hell with what the haters say. You did it, very professional dream ride. Wow.
Very nice paint on helmet and KAW.
Awesome old school kz with the new bike look. Nice build
Where's Mike Shultz in Frederick MD. I'm thinking of buying one that needs put back together, already streched and powder coated. Nice bike by the way!!!
Awesome bike..Shoulda put a Lock up on it too...They work great on the street...
I used a 2000 zx9 on mine. You can use just about any one, you have to reuse the steering stem from the stick front end.
Beautiful
Very Nice my Brother clean!!! If you are A Bike enthusiast you got to get you A Kawasaki 1000 old school the Girls love them i cant tell you how Much kiity kat I've gotten because of This Bike. This is the players choice of Rails in the Stable.
by far dis is da best KZ ive ever seen! awesome job, i like everything about it. are da foot pegs,brake pedal,& exhaust availeble @ HDFR? or one of a kind? holla @ me, god bless!!!!
Beautiful motorcycle.That thing is Mad Maxed!Done perfectly.You have good taste and ideas.Congrats
Absolutely awesome build bro! 👍 very impressed! Dam!
That is a work of art !
He's name is Mike Schultz . He works at HDFR in Fredrick, Md.
pretty nice - if your gonna spend all that money get the OG side covers , the z1 style covers would make the bike !
Turtles in a half shell, Turtle power !
I'm a kz lover,built many of them.Your bike looks great,very clean and nicely done.If you every come to bike week in Daytona look me up.You can check out one of mine on Y Tube(kz1000 turb)
Just as cool now as it was back then ! Very Nice !!
real bike shit right there..not that bullshit that's out now..
Sounds as good as it looks! I know how fast mine is, yours must be a rocket. Nice, way nice. You got my vote!
what frame should i use to build one of these??
Damn that bikes a beast!!
awesome bike boss.
Can you give me an ideal on how much it cost you?? I have a 1978 KZ I want to put a 260 0n.
Is it a daily ride, or just for dragging? (How many miles you put on it, if used for trasport?)
where can I buy 1 of these??????
hey dude im building a 1980 kz1000 ive been wondering what frontends for later model bikes are interchangable?? like a zx9/11/10???
I agree nicest in the US
what taillight did you use
I just have one word for it badass
I’m know where a yellow one is, the guy has it sitting out in the rain and mud😢Kz 750 my first bike, with the kicker header… I miss kamakaze!!
MONO SHOCK LOOKS ODD ON THESE I THINK. YOU MUST HAVE LOST ALOT OF HANDLING AFTER GOING TO THIS SET UP?
It's not z1 , it's a kz . So it has the right side covers . Why does every one think they know more then me. I've been riding old kaws for 20 years . Damn
Nice ! Love it.
''NICE''
U work on sportsters?
koooooooooooooool
ROFL@Shes pretty fast, she'll hurt you. Nice looking but listening to it idle it would be hard pressed to run in the 9.90 or faster index. Being able to start it with a stock starter tells me is a low compression motor. My 78 LTD used an 1198cc 12.5:1 piston kit with a bred and sleeved stock block. I ran a VHR Pro J Model head with 35mm Lectron carbs from Paul Gast and a Denco left hand tricone sidewinder. I ran an 8.90 index all day longt. I used the factory '78 LTD paint too.
Its a beast!!!!!! Getting mines fixed up same way
That is bad ass!!!!
If u got one and $1000 bucks lets see!!!
It's 11 to 1 the reason I can start it on stick start is because it has a fire switch which allows the motor to spend at about half tact til I hut the fire button. It's not a track bike I run it ion the street with c12 race fuel . This bike is riden daily in 100 degree heat with no problem . I'm sure 8 second bikes are trailered to the track.shell be on give track the season and I'm sure she'll better then 9.90 maybe not 8s but for what she is she's fast.
TheKillerplaylist kikass bro still got it?
I'm thinking supercharger or turbo.
I just got a 1980 kz1000 ltd off of my sister's boyfriend. He said it was built by a guy in Frederick,MD too I think it may be the same place. Can you send me that number cause I'm trying to go that route like yours but I
Nice Kawi!
We'll done
cool bike but y not vance hines exhaust
And if u knew what ur talking bout u would notice that there is no hole in the middle of the block like the stock ones have
How much hp
That’s a bad motor-scooter!!
i personally ride suzi's but dam bra you got one sweet ass kaw is all i can say!
@cmills7891 LOL dude a 05 or 06 gsxr 1000 will beat anything.
the question should be why put cheapass after market side covers on it ? your the one that said there real kz covers .THERE NOT ! ..
At music lover ur a joke. The chromoly steel that its made out of cost more the 80 bucks. If u want to ride around on an 80 dollar swing go right ahead I hope u have a good life insurance policy.
i got 76 i ll sell you..