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    80 KZ1000 project, opinions

    1980 KZ1000 asking $500
    Engine seized from sitting, last running 10 years ago
    Complete, no missing parts.
    No registration.

    Question: Is it worth $500 and the effort to restore?
    Comments/opinions appreciated!
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    #2
    Sure! And a perfect candidate for a big bore.
    G
    sigpic1983 1100 Katana - soon to be turbo Busa powered.
    2007 GSXR1K-Sold-But not forgotten.
    Have 2X ZG14 engine's for '81 GS750E project.
    '82 GS750E frame is TITLED awaiting GSXR1127/12B engine and '81 1100E slowly being built.

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      #3
      No, because it's an LTD
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      Current Rides: 1980 Suzuki GS1000ET, 2009 Yamaha FZ1, 1983 Honda CB1100F, 2006 H-D Fatboy
      Previous Rides: 1972 Yamaha DS7, 1977 Yamaha RD400D, '79 RD400F Daytona Special, '82 RD350LC, 1980 Suzuki GS1000E (sold that one), 1982 Honda CB900F, 1984 Kawasaki GPZ900R

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        #4
        The LTDs in the KZ world do not garner the venom that the Ls do in the GS world. Probably because the LTDs weren't as extreme as the Ls were in the seating position and handlebar pullback, they have bigger tanks than the Ls, and there weren't as many of the standard KZs sold as the E models GSes, so you gotta go with what's available.

        It's worth more than $500 in parts. If you're prepared to tear the engine down to the crank to rebuild it, you can restore it. If you're not (those engines are hard to come by and big $ if you find one), then part it out and double or triple your money, so you can find a nicer one to restore.
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        SUZUKI:         1978 GS1000E; 1980 GS1000G; 1982 GS650E; 1982 GS1100G; 1982 GS1100E; 1985 GS700ES
        HONDA: 1981 CB900F Super Sport
        KAWASAKI: 1981 KZ550A-2; 1984 ZX750A-2 (aka GPZ750); 1984 KZ700A-1
        YAMAHA: 1983 XJ750RK Seca

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          #5
          Siezed from sitting can sometimes be unsiezed without tearing everything apart. I've done it a few times with good results. Might be worth a try.


          Life is too short to ride an L.

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            #6
            There's a lot there for $500.00, so my 2 cents worth would be that if you love the bike, and it makes you feel good, just to be around it, go ahead and buy it, because even if it turns into a money pit you'll still be happy.

            If you think it's a bargain, think again - you can drop $3k into a motor faster than Oprah can eat a cookie

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              #7
              De-stinking Penelope http://thegsresources.com/_forum/sho...d.php?t=179245

              http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...35#post1625535

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                #8
                Originally posted by 1980GS1000E View Post
                No, because it's an LTD
                +1 on the LTD. I have learned to stay away from the 1000 LTD's and CSR's.

                With that said buy it and part it down. Donors parts always needed

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                  #9
                  Take a look here:

                  Bikes for Sale at Redlinecycle.com
                  http://www.redlinecycle.com/Bikes2.html


                  This fella (jim) knows his Kaws and seems to do okay with the LTD models.

                  That bike looks to be worth a bit more than $500 just in parts.

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                    #10
                    Thanks for everyone's input, think I'll at least go have a look.
                    Might take it on, making some attempt to unseize and if no success, part it out.

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