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Offline Kelly E

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Re: 1977 Kawasaki KZ1000 LTD
« Reply #50 on: November 06, 2022, 07:44:21 AM »
A Craigslist rebuild is knocking off the big chunks of grime and a quick spray paint job. 8)
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The Rust Bros. Garage Collection
1974 Honda CB 550 K0                                            1971 MGB/GT
1975 Honda CB 400F Super Sport                          1972 MGB/GT
1977 Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD                                   1985 GMC S15
1978 Kawasaki KL 250
1980 Suzuki GS 1100E
1982 Honda CB 900F Super Sport
1983 Honda CB 1100F
1984 Honda VF 700S Sabre
1984 Honda VF 1000F Interceptor
1990 Moto Guzzi 1000 Le Mans
1994 Kawasaki Concours ZG 1000A9
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Re: 1977 Kawasaki KZ1000 LTD
« Reply #51 on: November 06, 2022, 03:07:42 PM »
   Its Its always nice to have a clean, freshly painted base from which to move forward.
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Re: 1977 Kawasaki KZ1000 LTD
« Reply #52 on: November 11, 2022, 08:37:47 AM »
Yesterday we installed the rest of the motor mount bolts. The last parts to rebuild the rear brake master cylinder so we got it put together. I managed to get the original tach drive seal out after a small battle. The rubber was so hard it came out in chunks and then I pried out the steel shell. After that we started to clean up the wiring harness.
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The Rust Bros. Garage Collection
1974 Honda CB 550 K0                                            1971 MGB/GT
1975 Honda CB 400F Super Sport                          1972 MGB/GT
1977 Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD                                   1985 GMC S15
1978 Kawasaki KL 250
1980 Suzuki GS 1100E
1982 Honda CB 900F Super Sport
1983 Honda CB 1100F
1984 Honda VF 700S Sabre
1984 Honda VF 1000F Interceptor
1990 Moto Guzzi 1000 Le Mans
1994 Kawasaki Concours ZG 1000A9
2005 Harley Davidson Fat Boy

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Re: 1977 Kawasaki KZ1000 LTD
« Reply #53 on: December 08, 2022, 10:50:45 AM »
I'm still picking away at wiring harness repairs, waiting on a new fuse box. Yesterday we installed the battery box and electrical panel along with the rear brake master cylinder and pedal.
The new gauge mounting bracket came too but I'm still working on smoothing the upper triple tree and fork lowers so we can assemble the front end.
We also fitted the new seat for the final time. It latches smoothly and opens easily with the key.
« Last Edit: December 08, 2022, 10:53:43 AM by Kelly E »
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The Rust Bros. Garage Collection
1974 Honda CB 550 K0                                            1971 MGB/GT
1975 Honda CB 400F Super Sport                          1972 MGB/GT
1977 Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD                                   1985 GMC S15
1978 Kawasaki KL 250
1980 Suzuki GS 1100E
1982 Honda CB 900F Super Sport
1983 Honda CB 1100F
1984 Honda VF 700S Sabre
1984 Honda VF 1000F Interceptor
1990 Moto Guzzi 1000 Le Mans
1994 Kawasaki Concours ZG 1000A9
2005 Harley Davidson Fat Boy

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Re: 1977 Kawasaki KZ1000 LTD
« Reply #54 on: December 08, 2022, 01:55:41 PM »
Looks outstanding, one thing at a time. Gotta love it when a plan comes together.
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Re: 1977 Kawasaki KZ1000 LTD
« Reply #55 on: December 08, 2022, 02:26:17 PM »
Amazed how far apart that bike came. Glad it doesn’t just happen to me!

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Re: 1977 Kawasaki KZ1000 LTD
« Reply #56 on: December 12, 2022, 08:11:52 PM »
Today I finished up moving the front turn signals from clamping to the handlebars to using them to attach the headlight bucket to the mounting bracket. Yesterday we installed the the new races and the steering stem figured out most of the turn signal move.
Once I get the fork lowers finished up we can assemble and install the front end. Then we order the brake lines and finish up the brakes.
« Last Edit: December 12, 2022, 08:14:22 PM by Kelly E »
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The Rust Bros. Garage Collection
1974 Honda CB 550 K0                                            1971 MGB/GT
1975 Honda CB 400F Super Sport                          1972 MGB/GT
1977 Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD                                   1985 GMC S15
1978 Kawasaki KL 250
1980 Suzuki GS 1100E
1982 Honda CB 900F Super Sport
1983 Honda CB 1100F
1984 Honda VF 700S Sabre
1984 Honda VF 1000F Interceptor
1990 Moto Guzzi 1000 Le Mans
1994 Kawasaki Concours ZG 1000A9
2005 Harley Davidson Fat Boy

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Re: 1977 Kawasaki KZ1000 LTD
« Reply #57 on: December 12, 2022, 08:53:38 PM »
Kelly,when you had the turn sig. mounts in the lathe,were you turning-down the hex-shaped parts to make them round? Then you were able to push that turned-down shank all the way into the headlight bucket on both sides ?
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Re: 1977 Kawasaki KZ1000 LTD
« Reply #58 on: December 13, 2022, 08:42:24 AM »
Kelly,when you had the turn sig. mounts in the lathe,were you turning-down the hex-shaped parts to make them round? Then you were able to push that turned-down shank all the way into the headlight bucket on both sides ?

Yep, I turned the diamond shaped part down to 15mm and drilled out the holes in the mounting bracket to 15mm.
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The Rust Bros. Garage Collection
1974 Honda CB 550 K0                                            1971 MGB/GT
1975 Honda CB 400F Super Sport                          1972 MGB/GT
1977 Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD                                   1985 GMC S15
1978 Kawasaki KL 250
1980 Suzuki GS 1100E
1982 Honda CB 900F Super Sport
1983 Honda CB 1100F
1984 Honda VF 700S Sabre
1984 Honda VF 1000F Interceptor
1990 Moto Guzzi 1000 Le Mans
1994 Kawasaki Concours ZG 1000A9
2005 Harley Davidson Fat Boy

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Re: 1977 Kawasaki KZ1000 LTD
« Reply #59 on: December 15, 2022, 01:44:05 AM »
You could have done that with the right combination of oem parts, too.  Your way is cheaper if you don' have access to lots of non-LTD Kawasaki parts
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Re: 1977 Kawasaki KZ1000 LTD
« Reply #60 on: December 15, 2022, 11:57:16 AM »
You could have done that with the right combination of oem parts, too.  Your way is cheaper if you don' have access to lots of non-LTD Kawasaki parts

With lower bars there's no room to mount them on the handlebars. I like it without the slip-on headlight mounting ears. I'm not trying to make it into a KZ 1000A. I will be getting a new pre-painted body set, the LTD gas tank is only 3.6 gallons and the standard tank is 4.8 gallons. I'll box up the original body set and put it away for safe keeping.
« Last Edit: December 15, 2022, 12:00:01 PM by Kelly E »
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The Rust Bros. Garage Collection
1974 Honda CB 550 K0                                            1971 MGB/GT
1975 Honda CB 400F Super Sport                          1972 MGB/GT
1977 Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD                                   1985 GMC S15
1978 Kawasaki KL 250
1980 Suzuki GS 1100E
1982 Honda CB 900F Super Sport
1983 Honda CB 1100F
1984 Honda VF 700S Sabre
1984 Honda VF 1000F Interceptor
1990 Moto Guzzi 1000 Le Mans
1994 Kawasaki Concours ZG 1000A9
2005 Harley Davidson Fat Boy

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Re: 1977 Kawasaki KZ1000 LTD
« Reply #61 on: December 15, 2022, 02:11:29 PM »
yeah I don't care for those handlebar mounted signals either.  I have Z1/900 tank on my LTD...I think. 
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Re: 1977 Kawasaki KZ1000 LTD
« Reply #62 on: December 18, 2022, 02:17:06 PM »
Today Paul and Ian came over and we assembled the fork tubes and mounted the front end. We were able to measure for the new shorter upper front brake line.
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The Rust Bros. Garage Collection
1974 Honda CB 550 K0                                            1971 MGB/GT
1975 Honda CB 400F Super Sport                          1972 MGB/GT
1977 Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD                                   1985 GMC S15
1978 Kawasaki KL 250
1980 Suzuki GS 1100E
1982 Honda CB 900F Super Sport
1983 Honda CB 1100F
1984 Honda VF 700S Sabre
1984 Honda VF 1000F Interceptor
1990 Moto Guzzi 1000 Le Mans
1994 Kawasaki Concours ZG 1000A9
2005 Harley Davidson Fat Boy

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Re: 1977 Kawasaki KZ1000 LTD
« Reply #63 on: December 28, 2022, 03:12:45 PM »
Today I finished up installing the new Mikuni RS34 radial flat slide carbs and the carb support rod. Now I have to make up the bowl vent lines and hook up the throttle cables. We're waiting on a new bigger set of carb intake boot clamps.
We also have the new brake lines ordered, it's starting to be close to done. Waiting for good test ride weather is going to suck. 8)
« Last Edit: December 28, 2022, 03:14:54 PM by Kelly E »
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The Rust Bros. Garage Collection
1974 Honda CB 550 K0                                            1971 MGB/GT
1975 Honda CB 400F Super Sport                          1972 MGB/GT
1977 Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD                                   1985 GMC S15
1978 Kawasaki KL 250
1980 Suzuki GS 1100E
1982 Honda CB 900F Super Sport
1983 Honda CB 1100F
1984 Honda VF 700S Sabre
1984 Honda VF 1000F Interceptor
1990 Moto Guzzi 1000 Le Mans
1994 Kawasaki Concours ZG 1000A9
2005 Harley Davidson Fat Boy

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Re: 1977 Kawasaki KZ1000 LTD
« Reply #64 on: December 28, 2022, 03:25:56 PM »
Yeah!  Lookin so good
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Re: 1977 Kawasaki KZ1000 LTD
« Reply #65 on: December 28, 2022, 03:31:59 PM »
That Clean Machine is coming along Great Kelly  8)
75' CB400F/'bunch o' parts' & 81' CB125S modded to a 'CB200S'
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Re: 1977 Kawasaki KZ1000 LTD
« Reply #66 on: December 28, 2022, 08:31:10 PM »
Seriously good looking rack, but I've always had a thing for great racks....
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Re: 1977 Kawasaki KZ1000 LTD
« Reply #67 on: December 29, 2022, 07:22:38 AM »
Seriously good looking rack, but I've always had a thing for great racks....

+1   Haha...me too!
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Re: 1977 Kawasaki KZ1000 LTD
« Reply #68 on: December 29, 2022, 06:24:22 PM »
Today we put the gauges back together with a replacement wiring harness and gauge mount. I had to trim the 4 idiot light bulb sockets so they fit properly in the gauge mount. I also have the wiring sorted out and tomorrow I'll get the rest of it plugged in and routed.
There's still a bunch of stuff to do before trying to start it. I sure hope we get some warmer days at just the right time for some test rides. 8)
« Last Edit: December 29, 2022, 06:27:27 PM by Kelly E »
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The Rust Bros. Garage Collection
1974 Honda CB 550 K0                                            1971 MGB/GT
1975 Honda CB 400F Super Sport                          1972 MGB/GT
1977 Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD                                   1985 GMC S15
1978 Kawasaki KL 250
1980 Suzuki GS 1100E
1982 Honda CB 900F Super Sport
1983 Honda CB 1100F
1984 Honda VF 700S Sabre
1984 Honda VF 1000F Interceptor
1990 Moto Guzzi 1000 Le Mans
1994 Kawasaki Concours ZG 1000A9
2005 Harley Davidson Fat Boy

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Re: 1977 Kawasaki KZ1000 LTD
« Reply #69 on: December 31, 2022, 07:56:06 PM »
Today I just about finished up the wiring harness including remounting the Dyna III ignition box. I'm waiting for some parts to finish it up the front turn signal grounds.  8)
Never Give Up - Never Surrender

The Rust Bros. Garage Collection
1974 Honda CB 550 K0                                            1971 MGB/GT
1975 Honda CB 400F Super Sport                          1972 MGB/GT
1977 Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD                                   1985 GMC S15
1978 Kawasaki KL 250
1980 Suzuki GS 1100E
1982 Honda CB 900F Super Sport
1983 Honda CB 1100F
1984 Honda VF 700S Sabre
1984 Honda VF 1000F Interceptor
1990 Moto Guzzi 1000 Le Mans
1994 Kawasaki Concours ZG 1000A9
2005 Harley Davidson Fat Boy

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Re: 1977 Kawasaki KZ1000 LTD
« Reply #70 on: December 31, 2022, 09:00:26 PM »
Kelly it is looking good, hope you had a good Christmas and Happy New Years!
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Re: 1977 Kawasaki KZ1000 LTD
« Reply #71 on: January 01, 2023, 07:33:02 AM »
   Really great progress,  looking forward to that intial start up and ride.
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Re: 1977 Kawasaki KZ1000 LTD
« Reply #72 on: January 05, 2023, 01:17:06 PM »
We received the new brake lines so we installed and bled them. After that we finished up a bunch of stuff and I got the fuel lines made. One of the fuel lines had to make a 180° turn right out of the petcock. I used the armour springs from the old brake lines to run the fuel lines through, it prevents the line from folding on the tight turn. I might have to trim the petcock handle because it hits the top of the #1 carb.
« Last Edit: January 05, 2023, 01:22:40 PM by Kelly E »
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The Rust Bros. Garage Collection
1974 Honda CB 550 K0                                            1971 MGB/GT
1975 Honda CB 400F Super Sport                          1972 MGB/GT
1977 Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD                                   1985 GMC S15
1978 Kawasaki KL 250
1980 Suzuki GS 1100E
1982 Honda CB 900F Super Sport
1983 Honda CB 1100F
1984 Honda VF 700S Sabre
1984 Honda VF 1000F Interceptor
1990 Moto Guzzi 1000 Le Mans
1994 Kawasaki Concours ZG 1000A9
2005 Harley Davidson Fat Boy

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Re: 1977 Kawasaki KZ1000 LTD
« Reply #73 on: January 05, 2023, 03:27:42 PM »
That's looking good Kelly.  8)
75' CB400F/'bunch o' parts' & 81' CB125S modded to a 'CB200S'
  I love the small ones too !
Do your BEST...nobody can take that away from you.

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Re: 1977 Kawasaki KZ1000 LTD
« Reply #74 on: January 06, 2023, 01:25:49 PM »
Kelly.... That beast is looking good!