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1979 Kawasaki Kz1000 Ltd B3 on 2040-motos

US $12,500.00
YearYear:1979 MileageMileage:7 ColorColor: Candy Dark Green
Location:

Vernon-Rockville, Connecticut, United States

Vernon-Rockville, Connecticut, United States
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Kawasaki KZ1000 LTD B3 tech info

Engine Size (cc)Engine Size (cc):1,000 WarrantyWarranty:Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty TypeType:Sport Bike For Sale ByFor Sale By:Dealer

Kawasaki KZ1000 LTD B3 description

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1979 Kawasaki KZ1000 LTD

A Rare And Beautiful UNMOLESTED 100% ORIGINAL 

LOW MILEAGE Exhibit Of The Glory Age Of Motorcycling!

A ONE OWNER, FULLY DOCUMENTED BIKE SINCE NEW, WITH ORIGINAL TITLE!!! 
MUSEUM QUALITY, GARAGE STORED, NEVER IN RAIN.

These bikes are the king of vintage Superbikes! The genesis of transverse 4-cylinder sport bikes!

The bike has just been completely gone through with a full preservation service and refresh by the Pros at Kaplan Cycles & is on display today in the New England Motorcycle Museum! 

Don’t roll the dice with an amateur or pro restoration, they are only original once;

Good luck finding a nicer one!!! This bike is as original as it gets! 

A full preservation service and tune up with the consumables all refreshed & the front tire replaced!

A True Mint Survivor with Low miles only 7,195! 

Don’t miss out on the original and Legendary Kawasaki build quality & reliability

Critics raved about this motorcycle back in the 70s! It was in a class of its own thanks to a strong and crisp 1015cc engine, comfortable ergonomics & great suspension!

Ready to become the highlight of your personal collection!

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RESOURCES INVESTED AT KAPLAN CYCLES:

31.5 Hours Labor x $99/HR =

$3,118.50 IN SHOP LABOR + $892.62 In Parts = $4,011.12 just invested into the preservation of this classic!

We Just Put over $4,000.00 Into this Kawasaki Not Including The Value Of The Original Bike!

The Mechanics here at Kaplan Cycles went over this bike from top to bottom, Full 100+ point inspection, Full Service, and a Full Detail and wash/wax/polish by the detail pro's at Kaplan Cycles!

Labor & Parts Invested Into This Bike @ Kaplan Cycles Include:

Intake:

1.   Petcock Removed, Completely Disassembled & Rebuilt With A K+L Petcock Rebuild Kit 

2.   Carburetors Removed, Disassembled, Completely Cleaned In An Ultra-Sonic Carburetor Cleaner, Adjusted, And Rebuilt With K+L Gasket & O-Ring Rebuild Kits & One New Float Valve/Seat Installed  

3.   Brand New Accelerator Pump Diaphragms Installed 

4.   Brand New Fuel Lines & Clips Installed

5.   K+N Replacement Filter Removed, Inspected, Completely Cleaned Out & Reinstalled

6.   Fuel Needles Shimmed, Mixture Screws Richened To Compensate For Newer Fuel

7.   All Carburetors Synchronized In Perfect Tandem

 

Engine:

1.   Cylinder Compression Test Performed: Yielded A Perfect 150psi in all cylinders!

2.   All Engine Ignition Coils & Caps Were Checked And All Function Perfectly

3.   Points Were Inspected, Timing Advancer Was Removed, Inspected, Cleaned & Greased

4.   Timing Adjusted To Optimum Specifications

5.   Brand New Advancer Locating Spring Pin Installed 

6.   Four Brand New NGK Spark Plugs Installed 

7.   Engine Oil Changed With 4 Quarts Of Top Shelf Maxima 20w50 Oil 

8.   Brand New OE Oil Filter Installed 

 

Electrical:

1.   Brand New Top Shelf Yuasa YB14L-A2 Battery Installed 

2.   Brand New Negative Battery Terminal Cable End Crimped & Soldered  

3.   All Electrical Functions Tested: All Are In Order!

4.   Charging System Output Checked: Yielded A Strong 14.5 Volts

 

Tires:

1.   NOS NEW Vintage Good Year Eagle G/T ML90-19 Front Tire Installed 

 

Brakes:

1.   Rear Brake Pedal Removed, Cleaned & Greased

2.   Rear Brake Reservoir Fluid Drained, Filled & Bled

3.   Front Brake Reservoir Fluid Drained, Filled & Bled

4.   Rear Brake Light Switch Adjusted For Improved Safety

5.   Front & Rear Brake Pads Inspected: Like New Condition!

6.   Steering Head Bearings Inspected: Great Condition

7.   Both Front & Rear Wheel Bearings Inspected: Great Condition

Overall:

NOTE; THERE IS A SMALL DING IN THE TOP OF THE TANK 1"x2"

1.   Tachometer Cable Replaced With A Brand New NOS Cable 

2.   Throttle Cables Pressure Lubed, Throttle Pipe/Handlebar Completely Cleaned Out & Greased

3.   Throttle Free Play Adjusted

4.   Clutch Cable Pressure Lubed, Greased, & Cable/Release Free Play Adjusted

6.   Final Drive Chain Completely Cleaned, Lubed & Adjusted To Spec

7.   Both Front & Rear Tire Pressures Adjusted To Spec

8.   Thorough Test Ride Performed To Ensure Proper Function/Operation Of The Engine, Brakes, Clutch, Transmission, Controls, Suspension Etc.

9.   Final Wash, Wax, Steam Clean, & Overall Detail Performed

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General information

Model:

Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD

Year:

1979

Category:

Custom / cruiser

Engine and transmission

Displacement:

1015.00 ccm (61.94 cubic inches)

Engine type:

In-line four, four-stroke

Power:

86.00 HP (62.8 kW)) @ 8000 RPM

Torque:

83.25 Nm (8.5 kgf-m or 61.4 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM

Compression:

8.7:1

Bore x stroke:

70.0 x 66.0 mm (2.8 x 2.6 inches)

Fuel system:

Carburetor

Fuel control:

Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)

Cooling system:

Air

Gearbox:

5-speed

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels

Front tire:

ML90-19 LRB

Rear tire:

MT90-16T LRB

Physical measures and capacities

Dry weight:

241.0 kg (531.3 pounds)

Power/weight ratio:

0.3568 HP/kg

Overall height:

1,180 mm (46.5 inches)

Overall length:

2,220 mm (87.4 inches)

Overall width:

830 mm (32.7 inches)

Ground clearance:

155 mm (6.1 inches)

Wheelbase:

1,505 mm (59.3 inches)

Fuel capacity:

13.60 liters (3.59 gallons)

Call our shop at 860-454-7024  if you have any questions!

This bike is being sold to help raise funds to finish the New England Motorcycle Museum project (The historic Hockanum Mill in Rockville CT!!!) So along with hundreds of other bikes from our collection it will sell as-is!...our loss your gain!

Any enthusiast of this era and more would appreciate this bike added to their collection. Attractively priced, this bike is a beauty and is ready for you. Don’t miss the opportunity to own her today, place your Bid Now! Either way, you won’t be disappointed she is waiting for you!

There is more to see! Come and visit! All proceeds are going towards the New England Motorcycle Museum restoration project under construction now!!

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THE DEALER CONVEYANCE FEE ON THIS SALE IS: $150

The dealer conveyance fee is a common & standard fee for the required to be completed for a proper transfer of ownership. It is to be included in the final payment of your vehicle.

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***HAS THE ORIGINAL TITLE AND ALL DOCS, PLUS THIS MOTORCYCLE IS SOLD WITH A CT DMV Q1 SUPPLEMENTAL ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP/BILL OF SALE***

We can provide a notarized bill of sale if necessary.

IF YOU HAVE ZERO EBAY FEEDBACK YOU MUST CONTACT US TO VERIFY THAT YOU ARE A LEGITIMATE BUYER

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AUCTION TERMS:

Please read carefully!

Motorcycle sales are FINAL:

Qualified and Serious bidders only, please make sure this is the motorcycle you want and you have the money to buy it before committing!

Kaplan Cycles takes pride in top-quality customer service;

Please contact us prior to leaving feedback so we may resolve any issues, questions or concerns about our motorcycles, and let us know what we can do to resolve them before leaving feedback!

We strive to do our best to make sure all our customers are 100% happy.

We always provide top-quality service and motorcycles described as accurately as possible.

We respond quickly between the hours of 9am and 6pm EST, 5 days a week.

For our fastest service please call Kaplan Cycles at 860-454-7024.

Warranty:

All motorcycles sold "as is, where is" with no warranty unless written and implied.

We encourage you or a third party to come and do a full inspection

PAYMENT:

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AGAIN, THE DEALER CONVEYANCE FEE ON THIS SALE IS: $150

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Deposit Due Within 24 Hours of Sale:

PayPal, cash (In Person Only! Do NOT Mail Cash!!!), and credit cards are accepted for deposit.

The Deposit is nonrefundable.

Final Payment is due within 72 hours / three days:

We accept checks, cash (In Person Only! Do NOT Mail Cash!!!), or wire transfers for payment in full on all motorcycles.

Wire transfers are the preferred method of payment, we will email you the wire transfer form, simply print and hand it to or email the form to your banker, and call us when the wire is sent at 860-454-7024, we will confirm payment is received and tag the motorcycle “SOLD ~ PAID IN FULL, cleared for pickup or shipping”.

All checks must clear the bank before buyers can pick up the Motorcycle; Out of State checks can take weeks to clear.

Payment in full or other arrangements must be received within 3 days of close of auction or the motorcycle may be relisted.

SHIPPING

All shipping charges and arrangements will be assumed by the purchaser

You can send a shipper to pick up your motorcycle, or you may pick up the motorcycle in person!

We will assist with loading the motorcycle upon pickup at no charge to you

We will provide forklift, ramps, and dock for loading, and assistance to load for free.

We suggest U-Ship.com for the best service and pricing.

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