1979 KAWASAKI KZ 1000 MK II

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Komentáře • 68

  • @scottb8175
    @scottb8175 Před 3 lety +7

    I just read the original Cycle magazine road test from August 1979 on this and the KZ1000Shaft. The MkII was one of the best looking Kawasakis of all time.

    • @st-qd8wg
      @st-qd8wg Před 8 měsíci

      Not true who ever wrote that story was smoking dust of all times Lol...🤣

  • @Ostfrees975
    @Ostfrees975 Před 7 měsíci

    Eddie Lawson's first Superbike. In the past I had two Z 1000 ST. But the MK 2 was still my favorite one. Very nice!

  • @j.rothchild173
    @j.rothchild173 Před 10 měsíci

    I was blessed, cuz i bought my 1979 MKII for $300 with 8,989 miles on it. Took me a year to slowly getting it 95 % done. And yes, it is a beast on the road!

    • @st-qd8wg
      @st-qd8wg Před 8 měsíci +1

      I did factory original cosmetic Restoration like show Room condition took me 1yr 1/2 I ben doing this since 1979 motorcycle vintage cars takes lot time not easy.

  • @danielcapalbo5293
    @danielcapalbo5293 Před 4 měsíci

    1978 was first year for Z1R, then in 79 they had the kz1000 MK2, Then in 80 the Z1R, then in 81 the GPZ1100, then in 82 and 83 the Eddie Lawson Replica, then in 84 the first Ninja, the Ninja 900, then in 85 the GPZ 750 TURBO.and on and on. Gotta Love Kawasaki.

  • @Maax1200
    @Maax1200 Před 3 lety +3

    Im about to become a proud owner of a Z1000 ST -79 in restored mint condition. Second best thing.

  • @millionmilesman
    @millionmilesman Před 3 lety +2

    I was fun of this bike when I was teenager, I remember very well

  • @richardmorris7063
    @richardmorris7063 Před 3 lety +2

    Sweet, had an 80 Ltd 1000. Front fender looks like mine.these are classic!

  • @craigjeffrey3236
    @craigjeffrey3236 Před 2 lety +1

    Bought a brand new blue one just like that...Great memories. Last of the 1015cc engines...

  • @Kickstart500
    @Kickstart500 Před 3 lety +3

    That’s a bad boy.. makes me miss my 77

  • @jessebarnes7260
    @jessebarnes7260 Před 3 lety +1

    That bike started it all for me

  • @lovesherolder
    @lovesherolder Před 3 lety +3

    Beautiful bike. I like the red version better but it's taken a while. I hated the Mark II when it showed up at the dealer I love the flowing classic lines of the Z1 and the square Mark II made me gag in 1980. 41 years later I dig the Mark II and wish I could locate one hidden in a garage somewhere.

  • @MM-lp5pp
    @MM-lp5pp Před 3 lety +2

    I like both Honda and Yamaha but there is something about Kawasaki that is so unique and special

    • @st-qd8wg
      @st-qd8wg Před 8 měsíci

      You got thank Mr Honda for building KZ bikes for kawasaki back in that time that's what your eyes is looking at its Honda bike KZ the owner of design is Honda motor company Live and Learn your History on your likings instead

  • @thompsongl
    @thompsongl Před 3 lety +4

    I bought one of these brand new in 1979 ! It was a rocket for it's time 🏍😁

    • @thompsongl
      @thompsongl Před 8 měsíci

      What wrong model ?

    • @thompsongl
      @thompsongl Před 8 měsíci

      Who made you the expert ? Wrong model... that's your opinion keep it to yourself

    • @thompsongl
      @thompsongl Před 8 měsíci

      @@st-qd8wg Stage 3 Sceaming Eagle 95ci 104 hp - NOT meant for sissies like you !

  • @GordoGrande69
    @GordoGrande69 Před rokem

    I have mine that I inherited from my dad. It's been painted a darker maroon and is all stock. 16,000 miles. It needs to be totally gone through as it hasn't been started in 20 years.

    • @KaplanCycles
      @KaplanCycles  Před rokem +1

      If u want to sell it as is call sr 860 916 9784

  • @ericdishington428
    @ericdishington428 Před 3 lety +2

    My first street bike at 17. It was a 1979 bored out to 1105 and had a series 3 cam and kerker pipe. So much compression that it needed to be kicked started. One bad bike.

  • @eddylloyd7413
    @eddylloyd7413 Před 10 měsíci

    Loved mine.

  • @highdfire
    @highdfire Před rokem +1

    I bought this exact same beautiful blue bike back in 1979 from my uncle's Kawi shop in Sacramento. At the time it was the quickest 1L bike out there, go up a few teeth on the final drive sprocket it would smoke the rear tire. Impressive at stoplights, lol. Not a great handling bike, but it looked awesome and waaaaas it quick.

  • @robertraft
    @robertraft Před 3 lety +2

    the accents on the tank and tail fairing really make it pop.
    looks pretty bad arse.

  • @MentalMickey999
    @MentalMickey999 Před 2 lety +1

    Stunning, a bike and a half 😃😃

  • @davidharrigill2841
    @davidharrigill2841 Před rokem

    I just picked up one in a storage auction a few days ago.

  • @vadimkargin3200
    @vadimkargin3200 Před 3 lety +2

    I have to visit 1 day

  • @kc0lif
    @kc0lif Před 3 lety +2

    i like those mag wheels cool bike.

  • @cknorris3644
    @cknorris3644 Před rokem

    My best friends dad had one and when I was 14 we decided to take it out while he was at work one night. We did it almost every night for months until I ended up getting arrested on it. Looking back I don't even know how we survived because I rode the hell outta that bike. My only experience prior was riding an RM50.😳🤣

  • @tomjacka7401
    @tomjacka7401 Před 3 lety +2

    thats a nice bike

  • @mokokawi
    @mokokawi Před 3 lety +2

    Great nice bike 🙂

  • @marcuswinfrey3993
    @marcuswinfrey3993 Před 3 lety +1

    I rode one to school my senior year 1990. 79 model I think. Except mine had a z1r gas tank on it.

  • @dazg666
    @dazg666 Před 3 lety +2

    That is one beautiful bike its mint

  • @rover100bunson
    @rover100bunson Před 6 měsíci

    fantastic

  • @fatturbo7680
    @fatturbo7680 Před 3 lety +2

    Mad max

  • @mikestowe6136
    @mikestowe6136 Před 3 lety +3

    bad ass bikes always have been

  • @sw4459
    @sw4459 Před 3 lety +1

    Did you say you never had a MKii at your museum before? You most certainly did - an original MKii came from Maryland to your grand opening show. We actually had it in the museum on Saturday and then at the show on Sunday. Just thought I would jog your memory.

  • @otisagain6225
    @otisagain6225 Před 3 lety +3

    How much did it end up selling for? I wanted to see the wheelies out in the drive way!!

  • @franklinsmart8537
    @franklinsmart8537 Před rokem

    I had one it's a beast

    • @st-qd8wg
      @st-qd8wg Před 8 měsíci

      You got be strong in shape and know what you're doing it's not for everyone

  • @Cpcsof1
    @Cpcsof1 Před 3 lety +5

    At least it doesn't have stupid k&n pod air filters. Pod filters=someone who is too lazy to get the carb to airbox rubber boots back on.

    • @1234597114
      @1234597114 Před 3 lety +1

      Negative, some may do that. Makes more power with a quality set of pods and proper tuning. And the one in the video needs some carb tuning. Sounds like a twin when ya rev it. Front fender is a LTD/CSR unit. MK2 had a bigger one.

    • @st-qd8wg
      @st-qd8wg Před 8 měsíci +1

      ​​@@1234597114there mechanic is not good with carburetors I noticed it's very tuff to tune carburetors you got have patience most mechanic don't take time tune it properly Negative i prefer factory air filter Runs way better fuel air ratio is on point with factory original. Instead keep it oem

  • @1970sRacing
    @1970sRacing Před 3 lety +2

    WOW

  • @dwightpenn9475
    @dwightpenn9475 Před 3 lety +1

    Nice

  • @Buff_Dave_Oprtr
    @Buff_Dave_Oprtr Před 3 lety +1

    Great Bike!!! (for some reason,I stopped getting your notifications)

  • @sylvionapolina9363
    @sylvionapolina9363 Před 3 lety +1

    Whaou elle est belle lol !!! 👍

  • @dashriprok5852
    @dashriprok5852 Před 3 lety +1

    Wow.

  • @joegug4751
    @joegug4751 Před 3 lety +2

    I had a 1979 MK11 KZ1000 payed 200.00 for it not running. Put it in the garage 15 years later sold it on eBay 6500.00 still not running.

    • @shtfvan8084
      @shtfvan8084 Před 3 lety

      You are the man.

    • @st-qd8wg
      @st-qd8wg Před 8 měsíci

      That dose not qualify a comment yet till you do your part repair motorcycle or let someone else take it for 200 give to good home I can not stand people destroy old bikes look at it sitting in garage or yard getting rusted all taken apart idots

  • @salpairadice
    @salpairadice Před 3 lety +1

    I can't find the listing to bid

  • @roynelson7613
    @roynelson7613 Před 3 lety

    DAUMM""NOWTHAT'S WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT THAT IS FREAKING BEAUTIFUL MAN WHOEVER GETS THIS IS GETTING THE REAL DEAL YOU WON'T SEE ANOTHER ONE LIKE THAT STRAIGHT ART RIGHT THERE 💯💪🏾💪🏾 THAT NEEDS TO GO TO INDIANA MAN THEY REPRESENT KZ MORE THAN ANYBODY I KNOW.... THATS TOP OF THE LINE IT DON'T GET NO BETTER 💯💪🏾💪🏾🔥👍🏾👍🏾🔥🤘🏾🤘🏾🎤

  • @spdygon2766
    @spdygon2766 Před 3 lety +1

    How much did it sell for? I missed it☹️

  • @chasefrank8143
    @chasefrank8143 Před 3 lety +1

    Sad part is someone wishes they could buy it and rip it apart and drag it........the good part is.......fuckers mint 👌

  • @hellodisdat
    @hellodisdat Před rokem

    Can this bike run on unleaded fuel or does it need to have lead additive mixed with the fuel?

    • @KaplanCycles
      @KaplanCycles  Před rokem

      Yes

    • @hellodisdat
      @hellodisdat Před rokem

      @@KaplanCycles sorry which bit are you replying yes to?
      lead additive or just regular high octane fuel?

  • @rrydinhigh2452
    @rrydinhigh2452 Před 5 měsíci

    Awhhhh MAN!! She's a bute!! 😍👌🏾

  • @shovel_head80
    @shovel_head80 Před 3 lety +2

    sic

  • @marcryan9039
    @marcryan9039 Před rokem

    I bought a red mkll from a girlfriends father in 1995 for…….$600…………..🙋🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️

  • @sylvionapolina9363
    @sylvionapolina9363 Před 3 lety

    J'aurai cette 1000 en 86 à 21ans au lieu de la 1000rx je me serai tuer lol...

  • @edwardtelles1956
    @edwardtelles1956 Před 2 lety

    Carbs are out of sicnk.. they are stumbling

    • @highdfire
      @highdfire Před rokem

      Yep, I heard the same thing. Break out the old "carb stix" and sync 'em.

    • @st-qd8wg
      @st-qd8wg Před 8 měsíci

      There mechanic is not skilled with old bikes carburetors you got be really good know what your doing and correct equipment this guy is probably tune it manually 🙄😖