1978 Z1-R, Video 2, let's take it apart!

Let's take apart the Z1-R (KZ1000) engine. Gonna snatch it from the frame anyway, figure why not remove the top-end.

[@meatcreap]

I always love watching someone who's experienced with the ins and outs of machines like this do some "forensic analysis" on the jabroni that buggered around in there before him. It's like CSI for engines. I'm sure someone will be cursing me like this one day as I'm still learning! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and making your videos!

[@williamrobarge3111]

Excellent video. Following as I have a D3 model

[@als4621]

Thanks for the video, really appreciate it!

[@MotoRestoFL]

Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@flexjay87]

The irony is some really rare and cool bikes like this are the very ones abused, and makes them even more rare than the average bike in the same time frame of history. Then, they wind up being even more expensive, and to the average guy out there, even from that time period, really question the validity of spending much money on them, if its a burden on the budget, or they can only afford 1 bike. Guess that goes for all bikes, its just that if more were taken care of, more folks could afford them, well at least until Barrett Jackson starts selling them, and then all bets are off :)... Oh, yeah that cross hatch looks hacked !

[@marlonholloway7200]

question? i have a KZ900 and i was wondering will a head off of a KZ1000 make the KZ900 run /Breathe better?

[@MotoRestoFL]

I don’t know the answer to that, but if it was me I would keep the 900 head do some porting on it and do some cam work before I swap it out with another head I think that would breathe just fine

[@MotoRestoFL]

I don’t do that sort of work, I don’t really build race bikes more into restoration but I have worked on a couple of hopped up KZ 1000’s. If you contact [e-mail] he does all that stuff. Thanks.

[@marlonholloway7200]

@@MotoRestoFL would you know if i used the KZ 1000 cams with the ported KZ900 head. would this combo be better? and thank you so much for your videos and your patience! with me i Love your videos keep them coming!!!

[@willzaldivar4826]

How can I reach you? I'm in Ocala and have a 1978 Z1R would like to tlk to you about some work, my name is Will. TY

[@MotoRestoFL]

Email me [e-mail]. I’ll reply with my biz card data.

[@paulhewson4600]

This is what happens when you try to save a hundred bucks,,,,,

[@MotoRestoFL]

I spend more than that on toilet paper.

[@paulhewson4600]

@@MotoRestoFL right,,,Hows the build coming?

[@MotoRestoFL]

@@paulhewson4600 customer is outsourcing much of it such as paint and powder coating which I don’t do. Engine also is at a builder. He picked up the remaining lot this morning as I tore it down to bare frame. I’m probably ordering all new fasteners soon and rebuilding/ painting front forks as I’ll do small paint work. My job will be to reassemble everything, reinstall the engine and tune a set of flat slides for him. I’ve done another one that wasn’t frame off but I had the engine out twice as that builder had to warranty a leaking base gasket. More to come.

[@paulhewson4600]

@@MotoRestoFL Very cool,,,Those bike are rare breeds and very interesting,,,we use to put slicks on the back ZR1 with solid drag shocks and wheelie bars and take them to the track,,,Sunshine Speeedway in Florida,,,,look forward to completetion

[@marlonholloway7200]

Oh ok thanks again! But im not trying to save any money per say. Just honestly curious! Thanks for the help i reallly appreciate you!

[@ouimetco]

Back door rebuild jjjj

[@MotoRestoFL]

It's all at an engine builder now, I didn't necessarily want to tear it down, rather let the engine builder do it, but my customer insisted that I do it. Anyway, when it comes back and I get everything else, after a rolling chassis is established, I'll stick it back in and we'll go from there.

[@ouimetco]

Looks great. Love those old Kawasaki’s. Their values have increased nicely also. Your videos are quite good. Thanks

[@MotoRestoFL]

@@ouimetco thanks for watching, appreciate the feedback. Cheers.