1977 Kawasaki Kz1000 A1, Clean And Original Vintage Japanese Motorcycle on 2040-motos

US $3,851.00

Year:1977 Mileage:26077 Color: Red

Location:

Bend, Oregon, US

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Kawasaki Other photos

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Kawasaki Other tech info

Type:Standard Engine Size (cc):1000 Warranty:Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty For Sale By:Private Seller

Kawasaki Other description

Up for sale is my 1977 Kawasaki KZ1000 A1 that is all stock and has been a daily rider this summer. The paint is all original and in very good shape. Small area or brake fluid splatter on right front of tank- see pic. Inside of tank has been cleaned. The ignition system has been updated with a pointless elect. ignition system that works great. Stock intake system- period turn out pipes for exhaust. Chrome is in great shape all around. Fork tubes have a few spots of pitting above the travel or seal line. Seat has been re-covered. I believe I am the third owner- bought it last winter and cleaned it up. It had been sitting in a garage for years. Recent work this past summer includes:

New chain and sprockets

New tires

New S.S. brake lines, rebuilt master cylinders and calipers, new pads.

All electrical has been gone through and all is working.

Carbs rebuilt with new needles, seats, jets etc. Stock jets.

Valves adjusted, Oil changed

New intake rubber boots

New front fork seals and oil

New battery

Engine runs strong and starts right up. Good compression- no smoke in exhaust. Bike comes with the original owners manual, back luggage rack with sissy bar. For the BUY IT NOW price you will also get the original factory Vetter full fairing with mounting system that was on the bike and the engine crash bar with highway pegs.

Buyer is totally responsible for transportation of the bike from my house via pick it up or have it shipped. I will help where I can. The bike is ready to ride so you could fly out and drive back if you like. Local airport is Redmond, Or..(RDM)

On Aug-26-13 at 17:06:11 PDT, seller added the following information:

I have had questions on VIN number- last six digits 001074- early bike!!

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