I bought this bike with the intentions of taking her apart completely, and building myself a replica of Toe Cutter's bike from the movie Mad Max. This bike was running when I purchased it this past June. The previous own happened to leave the lights on during transporting the bike to me. So I have not heard her run or evening attempted to charge the battery. I really hate to sale this bike, because I always wanted a KZ but as it is I already have 3 other café builds to work on with limited time; SO she needs to go.
The previous owner had this bike sitting in his storage for over 15 years, and other than a carb rebuild several years back, it was virtually untouched. Starting from front to rear; the rear indicators had been removed by the previous owner. Both front and rear tires need to be replaced. Front fender chrome is near perfect and shines up nicely. Front brake has a leak at the lever, will require a master cylinder rebuild. Gauge cluster looks good and chrome shines up nicely. Foam grips are good, and controls work as they should. Bars look lower and possibly aftermarket, and shine up nicely. Tank has been cleaned by a local radiator shop and sealed with a plastic sealer. Seat is nice, but one side of pan underneath has rust. The tank, side covers, and rear cowl have all been sanded and painted primer black, then sanded again for the Mad Max look. All tins look good with no broken tabs or repairs, and tank has some dents but no repairs have been done. The tail light works. The factory air box was removed to get to the carbs. I cleaned and inspected the carbs and they looked great! When I put them back on, there is a drip on the #4 carb overflow, (probably a float sticking). I installed all new fuel lines, and in-line filter to ensure clean fuel to carbs. Petcock was also removed and cleaned. New battery. The oil looked new, so I assume it was replaced when the carbs were rebuilt. The pipes look like 4 into 1 Kerker pipes and exhaust. Rims look good as well.
What work the bike needs:
- master cylinder rebuild
- new cam end plugs
- carb rebuild
- new tires
- new cam end plugs
- carb rebuild
- new tires
Other than new tires, I have the master cylinder rebuild kit, the carb rebuild kit, top end gasket, and cam end plugs and I will include these parts with the sale of the bike.
Bike would make a great drag bike, bobber or café…..
Bike would make a great drag bike, bobber or café…..
Asking $1700-$2000; This bike is being sold as with no warranty implied. I do have a clear blue title in hand.
