Kawasaki KZ1000s of the 1970s and 1980s!

[@Robert8455]

Beautiful collection. I had the KZ1000 magazine centerfolds taped to my bedroom wall when I was young.

[@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538]

@@Robert8455 Right on! Thanks.

[@seneca000]

So did I! I thought I was the only one.

[@klm404]

Glad to hear that you picked up an 18” rear wheel for the green bike.

[@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538]

@@klm404 Thanks!

[@indiancreek1570]

The green kz is beautiful, my favorite, but they are all very nice, would love to have any one in my garage , well done

[@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538]

@@indiancreek1570 Thank you!

[@sbhjackson5931]

Wow all I can say is wow when I look at the 78 green KZ 1000. That was/is the bike of my dreams(that or the KZ900) but I couldn't afford it back in 1978. I ended up buying a used 78 KZ 750 in a darker green in 1979 and enjoyed that bike for a couple of years. You did a great job bringing a beautiful bike back to life and actually better than new, the Kerker exhaust in black and chrome is an awesome look. Wish you were my neighbor lol so I could stand outside and see these in person.

[@blipco5]

You saved me some typing. My fave bike here. 👍

[@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538]

@@sbhjackson5931 Thank you! I'm looking forward to having the 1978 100% done. Cheers!

[@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538]

@@blipco5 Right on!

[@sbhjackson5931]

@@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538 Well I guess I was trying to recapture some of my youth when I went out 3 weeks ago and bought a leftover brand new 2022 Z650RS (2 cylinder like my KZ750 :( oh well) in Candy Emerald Green. I am leaving my 09 Street glide at home and riding the Z650RS to Florida tomorrow afternoon (too cold to leave in the morning where I live) it will be a 2300-mile round trip. Stay safe and thanks for these videos us old guys really enjoy them.

[@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538]

@ The green Z650RS is a beautiful bike. Safe travels. It sounds like an epic trip. Cheers!

[@propdoctor21564]

Really enjoy these old Kawasaki videos and really like the green one.. Even though I have owned mostly Honda over the past 45 years I have had a 78 LTD1000 and a 80 LTD 1000 which I really miss.

[@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538]

@@propdoctor21564 Thank you! You gotta love the big KZs. Cheers!

[@douglasgrosch228]

awesome review for us old guys... memories as a kid.... guy down street had one with NOS bottle on it thought it was the coolest thing .. this is in 1978 was 12 yrs old ..watch him wheelie that thing I was hooked on Bikes! cheerss.. thankyou

[@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538]

@@douglasgrosch228 So cool 😎! Thanks for sharing your KZ1000 memories. Cheers!

[@RogerHale-t7k]

You have produced another great video Jon. I understand loving the looks on the green bike, I love it too. I get loving the functionality of the CSR but I have a weak spot for the big 4 cylinder shaft drive bikes. That’s the one for me. It looks great too. And congratulations on being the second owner.

[@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538]

Thanks Roger! I love the ST as well. It's hard to pick a winner when you really like all the bikes featured. Cheers!

[@Don-lw4cb]

Great stuff Jon and more power to you. They're all great, the CSR seems rapido!

[@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538]

Thanks! The CSR is a fun one. Cheers!

[@tonyfurneaux3399]

Good day Jon, another great vid, brilliant content. Love the roads in your area. I live in Saskatchewan Canada where you can see your dog run away for 6 miles...

[@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538]

@@tonyfurneaux3399 Thank you! Wow, that sounds pretty open and flat! There are some truly spectacular areas of Canada. Cheers!

[@seneca000]

Wow. What a review. A tie between the lovely green KZ 1000 and the CSR 1000 that is a generation ahead. Very fair commentary. I enjoyed replaying aspects of this very special series of thoughts.

[@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538]

@@seneca000 Thank you. I really appreciate the feedback. Cheers!

[@dwheeler016]

Great job on those KZ's. Hearing them go through the gears sure brings back memories.

[@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538]

@@dwheeler016 Thank you!

[@UlyssesFaceplant]

Great video 👍

[@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538]

@@UlyssesFaceplant Thank you!

[@stefanbernardknauf467]

Mighty sound from that green beauty! Nice video, thanks!

[@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538]

Thanks Stefan!

[@MarlinRando]

I've owned an 80 KZ1000LTD and a 79 KZ1000. I miss those bikes . . . The standard had a Kerker 4-1 competition baffle - lordy, what a wonderful howl!

[@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538]

Right on! They do make beautiful music. Cheers!

[@dundeedeek]

I fell in love with the Z1000 when I saw the original Mad Max movie, I would love to have a replica of the Goose MFP Z1000 (dare to dream). These bikes were ridden hard in that movie, so your comment about questionable handling make the chase scenes all the more remarkable. I am so jealous of where you live, there is hardly any other traffic, its like your own private road. The CSR for me has the best soundtrack, really funny that on the first few seconds of the ride portion of the review that the needle was well past the 80 mph limit of the speedometer. I’m working on my 89 ZX10 to get it ready for the new season, so your videos put a smile on my face and keep me focussed and looking forward to riding again once all the salt leaves the roads and the wether gets warmer.😄

[@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538]

So cool! I agree about the chase scenes in Mad Max - those stunt men were talented riders. Pennsylvania is a wonderful place to ride - when there isn't snow on the ground. My first sportbike was a 1989 ZX-10 with a ceramic coated D&D exhaust. What a sound it made! It was dynoed at 126hp at the rear wheel. I miss that bike. Cheers!

[@Nygle123]

Beautiful bikes Jon. Thanks for sharing them!

[@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538]

@@Nygle123 You're welcome!

[@sawnut]

Another great video. You do great work restoring bikes and memories. For me, nothing beats mid 70’s to mid 80’s motorcycles.

[@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538]

@@sawnut Thank you!

[@kevinwilding7825]

Lovely collection, and had a fair few Z1000's myself over the years. Your shaftie in particular looks gorgeous. To what purpose is the 85mph speedometer though?

[@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538]

@@kevinwilding7825 Thank you! The US government mandated 85 mph speedometers for a few years in the early 1980s. Cheers!

[@davidlagno7717]

Absolutely beautiful. Fantastic job. I'm curious was it hard to find parts?

[@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538]

@@davidlagno7717 Not too difficult. The Z1, KZ900, and KZ1000 are similar to the Honda CB750 as far as aftermarket parts availability. They are the Mustang and Camaro of the classic bikes. Cheers!

[@ClassicD1]

Hi Jon, another great video. I'm in the UK and have a '82 Red CSR1000, also in lovely condition, and is all stock. But would like to get the 4 into 1 Delkevic as it sounds great, would I need to re jet the carbs? What jets did you use?

[@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538]

@ClassicD1 I went up one size on my pilots and mains. However, European jetting may be richer, and the Delkevic website says you don't need to rejet with the full system I have. It changes the nature of the bike. Prepare to be a hooligan 😉! Cheers

[@Poppinwheeeeellllllieeeeez]

I had an ST.....beast on the highway, but silly in town.

[@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538]

Right on!

[@shinethelight01]

Any updates on your other Z bike? Your GPz1100A?

[@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538]

The new tank is on. I also have a friend who is willing to assist me with converting it back to the stock swingarm. As soon as the weather cooperates, I'll take the bike to his shop and work on getting it fixed up. Cheers!

[@shinethelight01]

@@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538 that is fantastic news! Have fun working on the swingarm.

[@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538]

@shinethelight01 Thanks!

[@liberals_destroy_everythin2497]

I always the loved the ST-type tank styling. And although I am a dedicated Suzuki fan, nothing else sounds as good as those old Kawasaki two-valve (per cyl) engines to my ears. Great video to start my day. Thanks for posting! Congratulations on your obvious continued Enthusiasm (capital E) for such bikes. Having grown up in a four-season state, (Missouri), I believe winters are great for producing older, well-preserved, low-mileage motorcycles. What is the furthest you've driven to view/purchase a motorcycle?

[@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538]

@liberals_destroy_everythin2497 Thank you! I have driven 6 hours through NYC to pick up a bike in Long Island. After that saga, I have stayed within about 3 hrs of home. Cheers!