Topic: New project/part out; '79 KZ1000 drag bike craigslist score

[zoo mob]

Picked up a bit of a basket case 1979 KZ1000ltd and a bunch of parts yesterday. The guy I got it from knew nothing about it and took it in on trade. It has a set of Mikuni Smoothbores on it, two sets of stock carbs, extra tank and bodywork, a really nice vance and hines 4-1 exhaust, lockhart oil cooler, and I'm pretty sure the engine has had work done internally, the valve cover is chromed, and there are plugs on the sides that say "Manley" I couldn't find too much info on them, but I know they made oversize valves. Probably going to part it out, and might keep the smoothbores for a future cb750 project. Got it all for $350

[ColinMc]

Seems a shame to part it out...or are they not worth much in decent running shape? Not familiar with the LTD version...

[Aaron Richard]

that would make one hell of a fast racer, I wouldn't part it out.

[Caminokid]

Part it out? NO WAY! I would fix what is wrong and ride the hell out of it!

[ColinMc]

If you were closer i'd buy the whole thing for 400 bucks lol...just to save it.

[HavocTurbo]

What do you want for the whole thing zoo?

I'm serious. (as in considering it if the gf doesn't kill me first)

Maybe the bike is more important? 

[zoo mob]

I need to stop posting what I pay for these things, don't really know what I'd like for it. I did find out that the motor is from a 78 KZ1000A and will require some wiring work to work properly. The lights etc. work, but no neutral light, starter etc. Here's a thread I started at Kzrider, not too impressed by their help thus far. Let me know if you're still interested in a PM.

 http://kzrider.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&Itemid=116&func=view&catid=11&id=318271

[HavocTurbo]

Serious as a heart attack. Let me know.

I might have to tie the woman up in the basement...... Only til I get it home.