[{"id": 6696822, "authorName": "CometChaser", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cometchaser/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mad Max anyone? Beautiful bike", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1628726548, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6696971, "authorName": "Vtec4ever", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vtec4ever/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The original gangster for super bikes. Very very cool.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1628728702, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6697149, "authorName": "CBXFreddy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cbxfreddy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is this original paint and striping?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1628731197, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6697493, "authorName": "carstruck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carstruck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "While i still love my \u2018basic\u2019 KZ1000, these are fun to look at. I confess to not really liking the Z1-R when they were much newer, but the look has aged well.. glwa", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1628738922, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6697514, "authorName": "cosmoso4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cosmoso4/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "$1,000 bid placed by cosmoso4", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1628739425, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6697617, "authorName": "VicGary", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vicgary/", "bidAmount": 1978, "content": "$1,978 bid placed by VicGary", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1628742334, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6697650, "authorName": "h2o_snow", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/h2o_snow/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice! On my list but overstocked.\r\n\r\nGLWA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1628743672, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6697886, "authorName": "gritsandbourbon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gritsandbourbon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As I shared the last time one of these appeared here: The first bike to truly scare me.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1628766555, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6697966, "authorName": "adsVA83 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/adsva83/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CBXFreddy yes it is still the original paint and striping. It has always been stored indoors and well cared for, albeit still ridden too.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1628770600, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6698094, "authorName": "FranJudge91381", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/franjudge91381/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A RIDER for sure.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1628772844, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6698137, "authorName": "russell1ryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/russell1ryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love to see an unrestored survivor. Something you wouldn't be afraid to actually ride/drive.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1628773605, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6698138, "authorName": "russell1ryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/russell1ryan/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by russell1ryan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1628773622, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6698140, "authorName": "JHBBII", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jhbbii/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Four decades later\u2026still a gorgeous bike!!! GLWTA\u2026", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1628773646, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6698189, "authorName": "Bike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bike/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by Bike", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1628774375, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6698346, "authorName": "Storm64", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/storm64/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To bad about the exhaust system. Do you have the original? And what's with the kick starter? Just nit picking, good luck with the auction.\ud83d\udc4d", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1628776647, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6698408, "authorName": "GPPiro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gppiro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One of the most epic wheelies in cinema history when Wez ripped one with The Golden Youth on the back of one of these. I got to cruise one around a bit later on in life, no epic wheelies tho, but certainly a blast to ride. This has the iconic Kerker on there too, that sound\u2026\u2026. Someones gonna have a nice rider! GLWTA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1628777446, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6698466, "authorName": "adsVA83 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/adsva83/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Storm64 unfortunately like a lot of these old Japanese bikes, the original exhaust is long gone and replaced with the 4-into-1 Kerker probably 35 years ago. If only everyone knew that the originals would bring a MINT years later they might have held onto them! They did come with a kick starter that was typically stored under the seat. He just keeps it on the engine instead of tucked away under the seat.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1628778394, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6698851, "authorName": "krinkel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/krinkel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": ">come with a kick starter that was typically stored under the seat.\r\n> He just keeps it on the engine instead\r\n\r\nThis is true. But the kickstart lever under the seat does not have a swivel to fold it out of the way, so it's can't be left on the engine.\r\n\r\nSpeaking of things found under the seat, are any of the following included: under-seat kick lever and mounting bracket, air intake silencer, tool kit, or tool tray?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1628782977, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6698931, "authorName": "adsVA83 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/adsva83/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@krinkel it's likely from a kz1000 or 900. The original kicker is not under the seat. The secondary air box under the seat is noted in the description as missing. The original tool kit is there and under the rear cowl, but not the original tray it normally sits in right behind the tank.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1628784072, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6699375, "authorName": "Paul_Blouin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paul_blouin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I remember going to the dealer and looking at these at the dealer in the day, and pretty excided about it. Iyt is a bit surprising that they didn't sell that well. Of course Suzuki GS1000s introduced in 1978 handled better. I met an interesting fellow who had like 3 of these in the Turbo version inside his house. He had three of the turbo versions in his house. One a bit shop worn, two pristine. He worked on them when they were converted. He also has 4 AFM speed records for fuel turbo 350cc motorcycles. He used Honda 350 fours with Hillborn injection. Two SCTA records at El Mirage, two at Boneville, one faired, one unfaired at each location. Interesting character. Had a bee hive relocation business. He was building electric dragsters, and a electric mobile hot tub thing for Burning Man. \r\n\r\nI won't give his name, but the SCTA web site has it. \r\n\r\nThese bikes are really net in my opinion. Good luck to the seller.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1628789430, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6699638, "authorName": "carstruck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carstruck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "i wasn\u2019t aware these had an \u2018emergency kicker\u2019 stored under their seats.. \r\ni just got used to mine on the KZ always being there.. I still like to use it.. ( but am glad for the electric start :-()", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1628791419, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6699827, "authorName": "RaiderVetteMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/raidervetteman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I got so many speeding tickets on this bike I put a wheelie bar and drag slick so i had to trailer it drag race it 12:08 at 109 MPH in the Quarter Mile at Lions drag strip and Terminal Island with Big Willie and the L.A. Street Racers very fun bike just start collecting shims to adjust the valves", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1628792545, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6701376, "authorName": "HoosierBuddy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hoosierbuddy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This looks like my brother's bike he sold in about 1983 right down to the Kerker header.\r\n\r\nSeller: Did you buy this bike in southern Indiana?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1628800422, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6701900, "authorName": "adsVA83 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/adsva83/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@hoosierbuddy it was bought at the South Side Kawasaki dealer in the Indianapolis area.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1628802948, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6703688, "authorName": "carstruck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carstruck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well that\u2019s a cool connection..", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1628825360, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6703778, "authorName": "crewchief36", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crewchief36/", "bidAmount": 6600, "content": "$6,600 bid placed by crewchief36", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1628828700, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6704279, "authorName": "Meross0070", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meross0070/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Did you happen to purchase that bike in Mitchell Indiana? I sold mine at a friend\u2019s car lot back in the early 80s.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1628860899, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6704904, "authorName": "motcat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motcat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice survivor. The spark plug wires are not OEM, should I assume there are aftermarket ignition coils installed? Is there a fuel leak on the #4 carb (picture 55 & 58). Missing the breather hose from the canister to airbox (picture 58). That should blow oil mist under the carbs. Very nice original Z1R. GLWTS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1628868000, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6705265, "authorName": "adsVA83 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/adsva83/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@motocat The plug wires and coils are part of the Power Arc electronic ignition system, not the originals. I would have to check and see where that drop of gas is coming from on the #4 carb in the picture (I haven't noticed a leak). I had the tank off and on so it could be from undoing the fuel lines. The breather hose is an easy fix if it is a big issue to the buyer.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1628873061, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6718378, "authorName": "kz900_fan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kz900_fan/", "bidAmount": 6700, "content": "$6,700 bid placed by kz900_fan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1629070884, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6726780, "authorName": "MotokiK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motokik/", "bidAmount": 6900, "content": "$6,900 bid placed by MotokiK", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1629218668, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6726801, "authorName": "oslosteve70", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oslosteve70/", "bidAmount": 7899, "content": "$7,899 bid placed by oslosteve70", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1629218836, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6726813, "authorName": "MotokiK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motokik/", "bidAmount": 7999, "content": "$7,999 bid placed by MotokiK", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1629218924, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6726843, "authorName": "oslosteve70", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oslosteve70/", "bidAmount": 8888, "content": "$8,888 bid placed by oslosteve70", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1629219234, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6726871, "authorName": "MotokiK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motokik/", "bidAmount": 8988, "content": "$8,988 bid placed by MotokiK", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1629219547, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6727018, "authorName": "kz900_fan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kz900_fan/", "bidAmount": 9500, "content": "$9,500 bid placed by kz900_fan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1629221313, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6731397, "authorName": "NotJayleno", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/notjayleno/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gorgeous bad ass back in the day and still \"letting the good times roll\" today! Kawi Z! GLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1629260259, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6732186, "authorName": "funeralweb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/funeralweb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gorgeous survivor and only 91 miles away. My wife's birthday is in 2 weeks. Reckon \"I saved a ton in shipping costs by riding it home to you myself. Oh, you don't want it? Can I have it?!\" would work?", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1629297770, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6732230, "authorName": "adsVA83 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/adsva83/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@funeralweb heck yes! I may even deliver it for a sixer of Gumballhead for only 90 miles away!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1629298211, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6732479, "authorName": "snafuracer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/snafuracer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Many an older rider called my 01 ZRx1200 a KZ1000 and said I really keep it looking like new! I stopped correcting them after a while and just thanked them! Definitely related but pretty different. Both GREAT bikes!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1629301351, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6735648, "authorName": "bmackrell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmackrell/", "bidAmount": 9600, "content": "$9,600 bid placed by bmackrell", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1629320251, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6735663, "authorName": "Knobi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/knobi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had a silver-blue 1978 Z1R with VIN 000111, a Z1R-TC in black with orange-yellow stripe and a black 1980 Z1R with MkII engine. All in nice stock condition. I did not like them when they came out in 1978 following the beautiful voluptuous Z1 and KZ1000, but they sure grew on me. Always different, always fun and for a while quite affordable. And just like many others - how I wish I would have kept them all. Question - Was the bike re-jetted for the Kerker?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1629320305, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6735687, "authorName": "kz900_fan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kz900_fan/", "bidAmount": 9900, "content": "$9,900 bid placed by kz900_fan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1629320417, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6735710, "authorName": "adsVA83 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/adsva83/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@knobi I'm not 100% sure on the jetting, but the kerker has been on the bike and ridden how it is for 30+ years by the same owner without issue, so I assume the jetting is correct. I personally did the last carb clean and sync, but I can't remember what the jetting was because the bike has always ran well so it's not something I looked at.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1629320539, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6735734, "authorName": "ejhansen05", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ejhansen05/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had a 1980 KZ750 with Kerker headers and the baffle removed. I don't believe the jets were changed on it, but it sure did run well. And that sound of the Kerker without the baffle was music to my ears. My family and friends could always tell when I was coming or going.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1629320657, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6735842, "authorName": "Knobi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/knobi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It appears that the small dent in the fuel tank on the left side might line up with the turn-signal reset switch. If so, does it still touch the tank when moving the bars all the way to the left?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1629321203, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6735883, "authorName": "hercules", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hercules/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by hercules", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1629321347, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6735893, "authorName": "h2o_snow", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/h2o_snow/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well.........just came back to this - damn!\r\n\r\nHad no idea where the market was for a well loved Z1. GLWA (but you don't need it).", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1629321385, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6735899, "authorName": "tspolicastro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tspolicastro/", "bidAmount": 10500, "content": "$10,500 bid placed by tspolicastro", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1629321427, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6735900, "authorName": "hercules", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hercules/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a stock pipe for the buyer.excellent condition assuming I don\u2019t get it \r\nThanks.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1629321433, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6735908, "authorName": "Kazz03", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kazz03/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by Kazz03", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1629321465, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6735926, "authorName": "kz900_fan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kz900_fan/", "bidAmount": 11500, "content": "$11,500 bid placed by kz900_fan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1629321551, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6735932, "authorName": "Kazz03", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kazz03/", "bidAmount": 11750, "content": "$11,750 bid placed by Kazz03", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1629321597, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6735947, "authorName": "kz900_fan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kz900_fan/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by kz900_fan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1629321690, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6735949, "authorName": "Kazz03", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kazz03/", "bidAmount": 12250, "content": "$12,250 bid placed by Kazz03", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1629321704, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6735970, "authorName": "Bob3070", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bob3070/", "bidAmount": 13000, "content": "$13,000 bid placed by Bob3070", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1629321809, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6735975, "authorName": "Kazz03", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kazz03/", "bidAmount": 13250, "content": "$13,250 bid placed by Kazz03", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1629321829, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6735989, "authorName": "Bob3070", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bob3070/", "bidAmount": 14000, "content": "$14,000 bid placed by Bob3070", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1629321890, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6735991, "authorName": "Kazz03", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kazz03/", "bidAmount": 14250, "content": "$14,250 bid placed by Kazz03", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1629321898, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6736003, "authorName": "Bob3070", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bob3070/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by Bob3070", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1629321972, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6736006, "authorName": "adsVA83 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/adsva83/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@knobi the small dent is much lower than the lowest point of the LH control. The owner states the bike has never been dropped while he has owned it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1629321983, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6736010, "authorName": "Kazz03", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kazz03/", "bidAmount": 15250, "content": "$15,250 bid placed by Kazz03", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1629321988, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6736032, "authorName": "Kazz03", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kazz03/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 8/18/21 for $15,250 to Kazz03", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1629322108, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 6736041, "authorName": "RevSome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revsome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "beautiful bike, well sold.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1629322146, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6736053, "authorName": "Bob3070", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bob3070/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats to Kazz03", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1629322210, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6736055, "authorName": "tspolicastro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tspolicastro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good bidding Kazz03 Congrats!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1629322217, "type": "comment"}]