Author Topic: 1977 Kawasaki KZ1000 LTD (Read 6008 times)

Kelly E · « **Reply #75 on:** January 17, 2023, 06:47:44 PM »

Today I built the carb fuel bowl vent line system for the RS34's. Each carb has a small bowl vent hose barb on each side. I join the 2 on each carb with a tee so there's 4 lines instead of 8 lines to deal with. While doing it on this bike I realized that I need to redo part of the bowl vent lines on the 80' GS 1100E's RS36's that we swapped in last year. Hard acceleration can slosh a little fuel out of the bowl vents and I had a couple of low spots in the lines that collected fuel.
All that's left that I know of is install the battery and hold down, trim the repop fuel petcock handle because it hits the #1carb top and put the gas tank on. I bought a repop and a rebuild kit for the original because I didn't want to cut up the original. I still spent $100 less than a Pingel petcock. We tested the lights, turn signals, horn and starter circuits the other day. We're waiting on a centerstand stop from Delkevik because they don't put it in the LTD exhaust system because they don't come with one. They are shipping me one for free.

We might try to start it up tomorrow, we'll see. We might get a break in the weather during the next few days for test rides.

Mark1976 · « **Reply #76 on:** January 17, 2023, 07:26:58 PM »

fingers crossed....

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #77 on:** January 17, 2023, 08:37:46 PM »

Quote from: Mark1976 on January 17, 2023, 07:26:58 PM

fingers crossed....

+1 for success! Well deserved.

RAFster122s · « **Reply #78 on:** January 18, 2023, 12:41:59 AM »

Nice looking project coming to the test ride and riding phase...well done!

Kelly E · « **Reply #79 on:** January 18, 2023, 02:16:44 PM »

We started it up today. It fired right up like it had ran yesterday. Warmed it up and a small adjustment of the idle it runs great. It's pouring rain here so no test ride yet. We're also waiting on the centerstand stop to get here from Delkevik to start test riding.

RAFster122s · « **Reply #80 on:** January 18, 2023, 02:48:16 PM »

That's great news and satisfying when it is close to spot on after start-up from a long slumber. Lots of love went into this refresh and it shows. Look forward to hearing more and the next project bike to follow along...
Congrats again!
David

grcamna2 · « **Reply #81 on:** January 18, 2023, 03:25:55 PM »

I like how that bike's tank and bodywork flow;I think the bars look much better than the stock ones.

Will you be doing your KL250 next ?

Mark1976 · « **Reply #82 on:** January 18, 2023, 03:59:47 PM »

Congrats, job well done.

Kelly E · « **Reply #83 on:** January 18, 2023, 05:16:45 PM »

Quote from: grcamna2 on January 18, 2023, 03:25:55 PM

I like how that bike's tank and bodywork flow;I think the bars look much better than the stock ones.
Will you be doing your KL250 next ?

Yep, the 78' KL 250 is next.

grcamna2 · « **Reply #84 on:** January 18, 2023, 05:18:14 PM »

Quote from: Kelly E on January 18, 2023, 05:16:45 PM

Quote from: grcamna2 on January 18, 2023, 03:25:55 PM
I like how that bike's tank and bodywork flow;I think the bars look much better than the stock ones.
Will you be doing your KL250 next ?

Yep, the 78' KL 250 is next.

The red Kaw. 78' KL250C you own is the first year for that model;nice machine.

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #85 on:** January 18, 2023, 05:56:36 PM »

Yahoo! Nothing better than a smooth start!
Well deserved!

Kelly E · « **Reply #86 on:** February 12, 2023, 09:19:18 AM »

Yesterday I finally got in the first test ride on it. Everything is good, my only complaint is the rear shocks are too stiff even with the preload backed all the way off. It was a little chilly out at 45° but the road was clean and dry. On the other hand my dirt road was muddy and I got the front of the motor and exhaust all plastered in mud. Now it looks like one of my bikes.

RAFster122s · « **Reply #87 on:** February 12, 2023, 02:12:16 PM »

She came out gorgeous Kelly! A change of springs could help sort out the rear shocks if you can find some that are lighter. Question is, what spring rate do you think you need and any idea what you are starting from...?
That big front rotor looks pretty interesting...so smooth and shiny.

Mark1976 · « **Reply #88 on:** February 12, 2023, 02:28:55 PM »

Good to hear, I did the same thing today, I took a quick ride today, it's 45 degrees here but the streets are reasonably clean here. Keep her clean she's a beauty. Good shocks are the last pricey frontier, wait till it warms up and then re-evaluate. Great looking ride.

grcamna2 · « **Reply #89 on:** February 12, 2023, 11:29:40 PM »

The Kawasaki came out wonderful

You going to let the relative that gave it to you take it for a ride now that it's done ?

Kelly E · « **Reply #90 on:** February 13, 2023, 09:14:40 AM »

Quote from: grcamna2 on February 12, 2023, 11:29:40 PM

The Kawasaki came out wonderful
You going to let the relative that gave it to you take it for a ride now that it's done ?

He can ride it if he wants to but he prefers his Vulcan 500 now that he's over 80yo.

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #91 on:** February 13, 2023, 05:00:11 PM »

All your efforts were worth it. Very smart!

RAFster122s · « **Reply #92 on:** February 24, 2023, 11:47:02 AM »

Saw this V&H pipe and thought of you...

https://www.facebook.com/groups/368954616889293/permalink/1632977790486963/?app=fbl

Kelly E · « **Reply #93 on:** February 24, 2023, 12:01:31 PM »

Quote from: RAFster122s on February 24, 2023, 11:47:02 AM

Saw this V&H pipe and thought of you...

https://www.facebook.com/groups/368954616889293/permalink/1632977790486963/?app=fbl

I can't see it since I'm not on Facebook

RAFster122s · « **Reply #94 on:** February 24, 2023, 05:40:13 PM »

$275 for Vance & Hines GS1000/1150/1100 head & exhaust pipes, looks really nice.

Kelly E · « **Reply #95 on:** February 24, 2023, 06:13:58 PM »

Looks nice but I already have a Delkevik exhaust system.

seanbarney41 · « **Reply #96 on:** February 25, 2023, 06:53:00 AM »

Also that particular V&H is what is known as a sidewinder. Severely limits right turn ground clearance and lean angle...not a problem in drag racing that it was designed for. V&H made a very nice street/road race pipe also. You just don't see them as much.

MauiK3 · « **Reply #97 on:** February 25, 2023, 07:52:02 AM »

very nice bike

Stev-o · « **Reply #98 on:** March 17, 2023, 07:51:37 AM »

Great looking bike, I think you will like riding it.

I have fond memories of my 1000 LTD, was a great bike and the reason I bought my Z1 900.

Kelly E · « **Reply #99 on:** April 03, 2023, 07:16:34 PM »

We replaced the stock rear shocks with a new set of Progressive series 12 shocks. The stock ones were way too stiff even with the preload backed all the way off. I had a couple of electrical gremlins to sort out. The wires for the off/on/off switch got pinched and the solenoid was sticking. Once the paint on the mount is dry I can install the new solenoid and see if it is fixed.

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Author Topic: 1977 Kawasaki KZ1000 LTD (Read 6008 times)