1978 Kawasaki Z1R, color metallic blue

You are viewing on a 1978 Kawasaki z1r.
This particular z1r is a rare, early production, low vin number bike (vin# KZT00D-000767).
This motorcycle was professionally restored to original factory condition. We made sure this bike is showroom quality; every part was either replaced by new parts, or the parts were reconditioned to original factory condition. All factory codes, and year specific parts match exactly. We made sure that all parts are 100% period correct to 1978 Kawasaki z1r specifications, right down to period correct tires and every nut and bolt. Feel free to read more about the specifics of this bike and look at the pictures for verification.
If you have any questions please don't hesitate ask. U.S. and International buyers are welcome, but buyer must arrange shipping.

BODY::

All of the body panels were repainted to original factory color code and look absolutely perfect. All bolts, nuts, and washers were either re-zinced, re-chromed or replaced with new oem bolts to look 100% new and original. Every metal part, including the frame was painted to original factory color. Every electrical wire and electrical component was inspected and replaced if needed and all wire connectors were re-crimped with original Japanese connectors if needed. Even behind the front cowling all the electrical components look brand new. The engine was repainted to original semi-gloss black, and the engine side covers were polished to original polish quality. New period correct thread pattern front & rear tires were also installed.

MECHANICAL::

The bike runs and drives like new. The engine was completely rebuilt from the base block up, including new piston rings, all new gaskets; all new engine seals, new timing chain, new timing chain rollers, and much more. Internal motor parts were either replaced or adjusted to original factory running condition. Carburetor was completely stripped down and cleaned by an ultrasonic cleaner. All O-rings, jets, and gaskets were replaced on the carburetor. The complete engine was striped to bare metal and repainted; even the oil pan looks spotless now. Oil sump pump area was fully cleaned and serviced, so there is no debris. We did a full service tune, adjusted the valves, adjusted timing, new dyna ignition, new spark plug wires, new plugs, air filter, oil filter, synchronized carburetor, new brakes fluid, new brake pads, new tires, new drive chain, new front & rear sprockets, rebuilt caliper, rebuilt front forks with new fluid and seals. Basically all of the mechanical maintenance was freshly done so the motorcycle is ready to ride anywhere reliably and feel like new.

CONCLUSION::

This is a great opportunity to buy a rare, fully restored 1978 Kawasaki z1r. Our specialty is restoring vintage Japanese motorcycles to original factory condition. We make sure that every part is 100% original down to every nut, bolt, and washer. International buyers please keep in mind that there are some small variations in original parts in different countries; this restoration was completed to 1978 US import original Kawasaki specifications. If you need any additional picture or have any additional questions please feel free to email us.