1978 Kawasaki Kz1000-d1 Z1r Cafe Racer on 2040-motos

1978 Kawasaki KZ1000 Z1-R

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 SUPER RARE & ORIGINAL, UNRESTORED, UNMOLESTED Z1-R, TRULY A  MUSEUM QUALITY SURVIVOR, STRAIGHT FROM THE HALLS OF THE NEW ENGLAND MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM!

Simply Click on the video Link below, turn up the volume, then sit back and watch the video!

 

Being Sacrificed and Sold only to raise $300,000.00 for repairs needed to open the main building #3 of the New England Motorcycle Museum, This is an irreplaceable once in a lifetime opportunity for this iconic BEAST, the undisputed original cafe classic Z1-R!

 

3 year Production numbers of the rare Z1-R are estimated as follows;

1978: only 300 Z1-R models for the US market, most have been destroyed or shipped overseas

1979: 0 ZERO Z1-R models produced for the US market

1980: 3,000 of the less desirable 1980 model built for the US market, of which most have been destroyed or shipped overseas.

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The forefather of the 1980's Superbikes

"No ordinary, run-to-the-store-for-a-loaf-of-bread-and-quart-of-milk Kawasaki here. No, sir. This is 1000 cc of rolling Probable Cause"

Absolutely Gorgeous Original Ice-Blue Metallic Paint (AKA Metallic Stardust Silver)

This is a motorcycle which radiates the essence of motion so effectively that the cop hiding behind the billboard might suspect you were speeding when you came past at ten miles per hour under the limit.

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This Z1-R has been Owned, and stored Professionally for the last 12 years, by the worlds largest private collector and afficianado of Superbikes Mr. Peter Boccarossa, the world renowned owner of SuperBike Universe, This bike was drained of fuel and the cylinders, carbs, and tank all fogged with preservation oil before it was perfectly stored in the SuperBike Universe Museum until 8/12/2016 when it was donated to the New England Motorcycle Museum by Mr. Boccarossa then carefully and painstakingly awoken from its decade of sleep, she roared to life easily with the capable hands of the AMA Concourse #1 Championship winning restoration experts at THE NEW ENGLAND MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM where she is on display and for sale today!

Our licensed mechanics here at Kaplan Cycles completely evaluated this motorcycle and performed the following mechanical and detail services which took 28 hours (including detailing services) x $80 an hour = $2,240.00 in labor and $250 in parts= $2,500.00 Just invested in preservation and tuning services on this Z1-R:

·        Checked cylinder compression on all four (150/150/150/150psi)

·        Checked spark (100% OK)

·        Test ignition coil + caps resistance (coils okay!)

·        Replaced all 4 plug caps

·        Inspected breaker plate assembly + checked point gap/timing

·        Removed timing advancer to clean + grease

·        Clean + adjust point gap, set timing (breaker plate like new)

·        Installed new Yuasa Battery & checked voltage to coils = voltage through harness/ignition switch/ect 100%

·        Performed resistance checks on ignition switch and kill switch

·        Removed upper cowl for access, removed ignition switch to clean contacts inside switch, lube and and retest= good

·        Cleaned battery positive and negative cable ends + frame ground, replaced auxiliary ground wire connection terminals with brand new NOS

·        Disconnected and cleaned multiple electrical connectors

·        Routed wiring correctly

·        Main fuse holder and fuse were replaced

·        Replaced H-4 Hi/Low Headlamp Bulb with New

·        Confirmed proper operation of all electronic functions lighting and charging system

·        Installed new handgrips, disassembled throttle assembly to clean + lubricate, lubed cables + adjusted

·        Replaced fuel line petcock to carbs 

·        Added fresh 93 octane fuel w/ stabil and checked petcock operation

·        Installed replacement V+H Baffle w/ packing

·        Visual check of tires/brakes/chain/cables/ oil level

·        Test run - warm up + set air screws and idle speed

·        Test ride

We did not remove the carbs and clean them as we wanted the bike left unmolested original and they were fogged when parked by Mr. Boccarossa so the bike runs and starts as-is after waking from over a decade of professional museum storage, we suggest removing all four carbs and professionally cleaning them to get the bike running 100% perfect. also the rear brakes need servicing, and there is a 1" scratch in the Mint original paint job,  we have procured from the U.K. the proper matching touch up paint and clear coat which will be supplied to the new owner to repair themselves, or we will do the paint repair "FOR FREE" before shipping to its new owner, we do not want to alter the EXTREMELY rare pristine originality of this classic cafe special Z1-R and are showing it As-Is 100% original paint and the new owner can decide as he or she wishes to proceed with the care of the paint!

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Detail Work:

·        Full motorcycle wash + Pro clean service + detail completed

·         Polished and waxed by the detail pros at Kaplan Cycles

This motorcycle was donated to us by Pete Boccarosa of SuperBikeUniverse .com specifically to be sold to pay for museum reparations!!!

ALL PROCEEDS OF THIS SALE ARE GOING TO THE NEW ENGLAND MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM (501-C3 Charitable Organization) TO FINISH CONSTRUCTION AND FINALLY OPEN THEIR DOORS TO THE PUBLIC!

BUY YOURSELF A RARE SUPERBIKE AND KNOW YOU ARE CONTRIBUTING TO PRESERVE MOTORCYCLE CULTURE IN NEW ENGLAND!

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Here is what Pete Boccarossa had to say about this motorcycle:

1978 Kawasaki KZ1000 Z1R - Tough guys from the eighties...

This is an all original Kawasaki KZ1000 Z1R. It currently has 13k miles and it's in excellent condition for its age. The gas tank is rust free. I purchased it from the original owner about 10 years ago. I rode it only from his house back to mine (about 40 miles) and then I drained the fuel and stored it in my climate control museum to enjoy as a piece of moto art. Everything is stock on the bike except the Vance and Hines 4 into 1 exhaust. Tank has a 1 inch scratch on the left hand side but it is not dented. All the body panels are in great shape so there are no indications that this big boy has ever went unexpectedly surfing. Surprising because this thing is an absolute tank. It probably weighs close to 550 lbs with fuel. The front brake system is a unique mix of cable and hydraulic components. I have never seen anything like this any other bike. One of the special features of the Z1R. These bikes were the true sledgehammers of their day. If you owned one of these back in the early eighties you were definitely singled out as a bad boy.

Here's what CYCLE magazine said about the Z1R BACK IN 1980:

This is no ordinary, run-to-the-store-for-a-loaf-of-bread-and-quart-of-milk Kawasaki here. No, sir. This is 1000 cc of rolling Probable Cause. This is an open-and-shut case of Profiling In The First Degree With Apparent Intent To Exceed The Posted Limits. This is a motorcycle which radiates the essence of motion so effectively that the cop hiding behind the billboard might suspect you were speeding when you came past at ten miles per hour under the limit.

Make no mistake about it: the local citizens including the guys in the black-and-white car with the red lights on the roof will make a number of assumptions when they see you tooling past on a Z1-R, one of which is that as soon as you get out of their sight, the throttle will be thrust wide open, and you and your sleek, silvery motorcycle will disappear in one thunderous onslaught of ear-splitting noise and blinding speed. Joe Average hasn't the foggiest idea why anyone would buy such a motorcycle, but he's damned sure that whatever the reason, it has nothing to do with practicality, gas economy or around-town commuting.

But the Z1-R is much more than just another pseudo-roadracer, anyway. It is, in our opinion, a masterpiece of styling integrity, a tidy, up-to-date design exercise that leaves previous cafe attempts standing in the dust.

The R has what most bikes of its type do not; a styling theme, a common design thread which runs from one end of the bike to the other. The R's theme is straight sides and sharp corners, and the execution is with graceful, angular lines that flow so naturally from one area to the next that the bodywork sometimes appears to be all one piece.

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THIS RARE UNMOLESTED Z1-R IS A MATCHING NUMBERS TIME CAPSULE, STRAIGHT FROM 1978;

Frame Vin: KZT00D-003606

Engine Vin: KZT00DE-003614

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Engine: stock 1000cc in-line 4 cylinder
Chassis: stock Kawasaki Z1R 
Electronics: stock

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Call our shop at 860-454-7024  if you have any questions!

This bike is being sold to help raise funds to finish the New England Motorcycle Museum project (The historic Hockanum Mill in Rockville CT!!!) So along with hundreds of other bikes from our collection it will sell as-is!...our loss your gain!

Any enthusiast of this era and more would appreciate this bike added to their collection. Attractively priced, this bike is a beauty and is ready for you. Don’t miss the opportunity to own her today, place your Bid Now! Either way, you won’t be disappointed she is waiting for you!

There is more to see! Come and visit! All proceeds are going towards the New England Motorcycle Museum restoration project under construction now!!

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DEALER CONVEYANCE FEE ON THIS SALE IS: $100

INCLUDES A NOTARIZED CT D.M.V. BILL OF SALE FREE IF REQUIRED

MOTORCYCLE CAN BE BONDED FOR AN ADDITIONAL FEE IF REQUESTED

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***NO TITLE; Connecticut is a non-title state on vehicles over 20 years old. HOWEVER THIS MOTORCYCLE IS SOLD WITH PREVIOUS REGISTRATION AND A CT DMV Q1 SUPPLEMENTAL ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP/BILL OF SALE***

 

IF YOU HAVE ZERO EBAY FEEDBACK YOU MUST CONTACT US TO VERIFY THAT YOU ARE A LEGITIMATE BUYER

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AUCTION TERMS:

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Warranty:

All motorcycles sold "as is, where is" with no warranty unless written and implied.

We encourage you or a third party to come and do a full inspection

PAYMENT:

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AGAIN, THE DEALER CONVEYANCE FEE ON THIS SALE IS: $100
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Deposit Due Within 24 Hours of Sale:

PayPal, cash (In Person Only! Do NOT Mail Cash!!!), and credit cards are accepted for deposit.

The Deposit is nonrefundable.

Final Payment is due within 72 hours / three days:

We accept checks, cash (In Person Only! Do NOT Mail Cash!!!), or wire transfers for payment in full on all motorcycles.

Wire transfers are the preferred method of payment, we will email you the wire transfer form, simply print and hand it to or email the form to your banker, and call us when the wire is sent at 860-454-7024, we will confirm payment is received and tag the motorcycle “SOLD ~ PAID IN FULL, cleared for pickup or shipping”.

All checks must clear the bank before buyers can pick up the Motorcycle; Out of State checks can take weeks to clear.

Payment in full or other arrangements must be received within 3 days of close of auction or the motorcycle may be relisted.

SHIPPING

All shipping charges and arrangements will be assumed by the purchaser

You can send a shipper to pick up your motorcycle, or you may pick up the motorcycle in person!

We will assist with loading the motorcycle upon pickup at no charge to you

We will provide forklift, ramps, and dock for loading, and assistance to load for free.

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