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80 KZ1000 project, opinions

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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!
 
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.
 
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.
 
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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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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