I recently picked up a kz1000 project bike and I figured what better way to keep me on track and keep me motivated, than to start a build thread. I've been a long time creeper, but obviously a new poster.
Enough about me, onto the bike.
I picked up this kz1000 a few weeks ago with hopes of building a bike that completely describes me. It's a 1982 with 6k original miles on it. It has a few simple issues that needed to be addressed, but I scored it cheap so I can't complain. The fork seals were shot and leaking, the rear brake was sticking and completely useless, and the engine was running a bit rich and rough. After getting it home and letting it sit for awhile, I realized it also have a very hard start condition. Replaced the starter clutch assembly and it helps but still is a pain to get fired, so a car rebuild will be added to the list as it's the only thing left in the list of this to address.
I started pulling the bike apart already to get it ready to a little tab cutting and paint work.
Day I brought it home.
Started pulling stuff off to inspect the electrical components.
And how it sits now while I prep the tank for paint and am getting ready to pull the front off for the new seals.
My plans are simple.
Paint frame, engine, and misc components black.
New bars
Brown grips
Brown leather seat
White tank and front fender
Delete rear fender relocate tail light
New gauges
Small performance things.
And that's pretty much it.
I've been wanting a white bike for a long time, but jrbrownie00's bike gives me a great idea of what I want mine to look like with a few different things done to mine.
Props to him for building pretty much what I want.
Enough about me, onto the bike.
I picked up this kz1000 a few weeks ago with hopes of building a bike that completely describes me. It's a 1982 with 6k original miles on it. It has a few simple issues that needed to be addressed, but I scored it cheap so I can't complain. The fork seals were shot and leaking, the rear brake was sticking and completely useless, and the engine was running a bit rich and rough. After getting it home and letting it sit for awhile, I realized it also have a very hard start condition. Replaced the starter clutch assembly and it helps but still is a pain to get fired, so a car rebuild will be added to the list as it's the only thing left in the list of this to address.
I started pulling the bike apart already to get it ready to a little tab cutting and paint work.
Day I brought it home.
Started pulling stuff off to inspect the electrical components.
And how it sits now while I prep the tank for paint and am getting ready to pull the front off for the new seals.
My plans are simple.
Paint frame, engine, and misc components black.
New bars
Brown grips
Brown leather seat
White tank and front fender
Delete rear fender relocate tail light
New gauges
Small performance things.
And that's pretty much it.
I've been wanting a white bike for a long time, but jrbrownie00's bike gives me a great idea of what I want mine to look like with a few different things done to mine.
Props to him for building pretty much what I want.
