kz1000 Ltd
Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2012 9:01 pm
Just picked up this butchered Kz1000Ltd.
The guy said on the phone that it hadnt run for around 2 years, so when I went to see it, I didnt hold out much hope as I was just looking for some parts for my 1075 project.
The previous owner was from Leeds area some where, who unfortunately died of cancer.
It has a nice set of konis & a newtronics electronic ignition (previously pirahna)
The frame has been hacked off along with the seat hinges, but I have no need for the frame anyway.
The clocks have been replaced with a couple of cafe type minis -All work fine though.
The guy said he had it checked out the frame number,which they said came back as a 1976 ?? although the head stock states 05-78
Anyway, I paid the guy and got it home.
The 26mm carbs were well gummed up, so I whipped them off and fitted a set of VM28s.
The ignition has been butchered & a single switch for the ignition is tucked under the headlight.
So connected up a battery, put some fuel in(remembering to pull in the clutch as it has an interlock)
FIRST PUSH OF THE BUTTON
Starts, doesn't smoke, no rattles, goes through all the gears.
Well chuffed.
All the brakes work very well & discs look almost new.
Wheels are very good with just light surface oxidisation.
It will be stripped and most parts sold to fund my 1075.
The guy said on the phone that it hadnt run for around 2 years, so when I went to see it, I didnt hold out much hope as I was just looking for some parts for my 1075 project.
The previous owner was from Leeds area some where, who unfortunately died of cancer.
It has a nice set of konis & a newtronics electronic ignition (previously pirahna)
The frame has been hacked off along with the seat hinges, but I have no need for the frame anyway.
The clocks have been replaced with a couple of cafe type minis -All work fine though.
The guy said he had it checked out the frame number,which they said came back as a 1976 ?? although the head stock states 05-78
Anyway, I paid the guy and got it home.
The 26mm carbs were well gummed up, so I whipped them off and fitted a set of VM28s.
The ignition has been butchered & a single switch for the ignition is tucked under the headlight.
So connected up a battery, put some fuel in(remembering to pull in the clutch as it has an interlock)
FIRST PUSH OF THE BUTTON
Starts, doesn't smoke, no rattles, goes through all the gears.
Well chuffed.
All the brakes work very well & discs look almost new.
Wheels are very good with just light surface oxidisation.
It will be stripped and most parts sold to fund my 1075.
and you've bought it 
Snooze you loose suppose . Got yourself a bargain there, me-thinks. Eh...Well done 