'mOdeErNiZeD KZ 900 !!!

Hogarm · 09-27-2009

Ok, so I have this KZ900 that I bought in somewhat crummy shape last year and I have it running fine. NOW, I'm thinking of stripping it again and building it back up different.... Any thoughts? I don't really need to paint the frame (I could). What I'm looking for is thoughts on other parts to change like signals, shocks, rims, handle bars, seat, mirrors etc. Any ideas? The engine seems to run fine and I cleaned up the carbs etc. It has points ignition and if the bike gets ridden any distance the plugs seem to stay clean so I figure I'll leave that part of it be although if anyone thinks the new ignitions are better I'll look at that too. Basically it's just something to do over the winter when I'm not riding my other bike down south! Thanks for any info.

elr658 · 09-27-2009

When you're not riding the Road King???

When I was at Kawasaki of Myrtle Beach, we did a LOT of KZ1000A models with Superbike Bars and Stepped (LTD style) seats. I consider the old KZ one of the better looking bikes made. The obligatory Vance and Hines megaphone exhaust is nice looking, too. User inline4 (Jim) has upgraded his suspension to modern stuff (and is a helluva nice guy)

You've got a garage full of nice stuff.

DrKayak · 09-28-2009

Here's a bunch of different custom ones:

YouTube - Zmovie

sheldonbourgeoi · 09-28-2009

Man,those old bikes done up do it for me. Todays bikes just don't match old school muscle!!!!

09-27-2009	#1 (permalink)
Hogarm Newbie Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Barrie, Canada Posts: 20	'mOdeErNiZeD KZ 900 !!! Ok, so I have this KZ900 that I bought in somewhat crummy shape last year and I have it running fine. NOW, I'm thinking of stripping it again and building it back up different.... Any thoughts? I don't really need to paint the frame (I could). What I'm looking for is thoughts on other parts to change like signals, shocks, rims, handle bars, seat, mirrors etc. Any ideas? The engine seems to run fine and I cleaned up the carbs etc. It has points ignition and if the bike gets ridden any distance the plugs seem to stay clean so I figure I'll leave that part of it be although if anyone thinks the new ignitions are better I'll look at that too. Basically it's just something to do over the winter when I'm not riding my other bike down south! Thanks for any info. __________________ Andrew HD FLTRI 05 VN 900 09 KZ 900 76 KZ 440 81

09-27-2009	#2 (permalink)
elr658 Eddie Lawson is God! BTK Expert Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seymour,CT Posts: 4,653	When you're not riding the Road King??? When I was at Kawasaki of Myrtle Beach, we did a LOT of KZ1000A models with Superbike Bars and Stepped (LTD style) seats. I consider the old KZ one of the better looking bikes made. The obligatory Vance and Hines megaphone exhaust is nice looking, too. User inline4 (Jim) has upgraded his suspension to modern stuff (and is a helluva nice guy) You've got a garage full of nice stuff. __________________ 1982 Kawasaki KZ1000R1 #658 1983 Honda CB1100F Blue. www.myspace.com/79cb750f

09-28-2009	#3 (permalink)
DrKayak SuperMotard Retard BTK Intermediate Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Shingle Springs CA Posts: 220	Here's a bunch of different custom ones: YouTube - Zmovie __________________ 1976 KZ900 1980 LTD750G (twin)

09-28-2009	#4 (permalink)
sheldonbourgeoi Biker Chef BTK Intermediate Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Eastern Passage, N.S. Posts: 184	Man,those old bikes done up do it for me. Todays bikes just don't match old school muscle!!!! __________________ 1984 GPz 750

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