1975 Kawasaki Z1 900 Streetfigther resto mod KZ1000

1975 Kawasaki Z1 900 Resto mod Streetfighter. I built this bike to mimic a Sanctuary built streetfighter from Japan. I built it as though I were going to ride and enjoy it. The stock Z1s are cool. but they are flexi fliers. I wanted a bike that would handle like a modern bike. but still have the look and feel of the original Z1. I started with a 75 Z1 900 and a 2000 ZRX1100 then added time and money. Having completed the bike. I now realize that I really enjoy building these bikes. So I thought. if somebody were interested in this bike at a good price. I’d let it go and build another. This is a matching numbers 1975 Z1 with updated suspension. wheels and brakes. Frame: stock Z1 frame modified with gussets to minimize flex. rear shocks cantilevered. Forks: KYB 43mm. 2000 ZRX1100. Clamps. these clamps were taken from a 2000 ZRX11000 and modified to accept a Z1 stem. the upper triple was milled to remove the lock mount. Wheels. stock 17 inch wheels from a 2000 ZRX1100 painted in polyurethane to withstand the elements and the rigors of tire changes. Brakes. stock ZRX1100 rotors and rear caliper. Front calipers are Brembo monoblock 4 piston with Works caliper brackets. Swingarm: ZRX1100 Electrical. all new harnesses including a hybrid electrical system. This hybrid system has modern relays and uses modern fuses. 5 of them. The system includes electronic ignition and a voltage regulator/rectifier combo. The goal was to provide a dependable electrical system for years to come. Engine: Fresh built. less than 50 miles. Transmission. shift forks. cylinder head. cylinders and crankshaft are from a pristine low mileage 1978 KZ1000(11K miles). The internals were beautiful so I kept them aside for this project. The piston kit is an MTC 1076cc. Cylinders were bored to match by Joe Hooper at Pit Stop Performance. The cylinder head was worked by Joe at Pit Stop as well. The head has been completely rebuilt including fresh valve guides. seals. heavy duty springs. The valve train is standard over bucket shim. The cams are new Web Cams. 410 lift and they have been degreed per manufacturer’s specifications. To finish out the valve train. a new cam chain. guides. pillow blocks. and all 3 rollers were installed. The side covers are all powder coated flat black. the cases. cylinder and head are high temp gloss black. No broken fins or cracks. the best of the best on this motor. Clutch: Fresh stock fiber plates. stock springs. Hydraulic lever (ZRX1100) with K-Factory countershaft cover. Gages. new from Japan. Switches. new from japan. Z1 reproductions. Headlight. stock shell and light. Brackets are K-factory. Exhaust: K-Factory full titanium slip fit. Rear Shocks: KYB gas shocks ZRX1100 Body set: All original Z1 parts painted with original 73. 74 layout in modern Kawasaki colors. Carbs: Completely refurbished 33mm Mikunis by Todd at Vintage Carbs. Filters: K&N pods Engine Mounts: mix of stock cad plated and new PMC aluminum. Rear sets: CNC aluminum pegs and levers with custom integrated frame mounts. Random features: ZX10 rear master cylinder. ZX10 front master cylinder. Stainless steel brake lines. Stainless steel clutch line. ½ offset countershaft sprocket. Rear fender eliminator kit. PMC kick shaft cover plate. New Z1 taillight. Dual grab handles. New Café racer seat.