🔧The 1981 Kawasaki KZ1000 is a classic motorcycle known as the OG super bike.
🛠️The bike was popularized on the TV show CHiPs, written by Rick Rosner and Paul Playdon.
🔌The motorcycle has been parked for 10 years due to running issues after a visit to a couple of shops.
📊A compression test reveals that three cylinders have a compression of 150 lb, while one cylinder has 145 lb.
🚦The carburetors will be cleaned and new parts such as float gaskets and air cut-off valves will be installed.
What is the history of the Kawasaki KZ1000?
—The Kawasaki KZ1000 is a cult classic motorcycle and the OG super bike. It gained popularity through the TV show CHiPs.
What were the running issues with the bike?
—After visiting a couple of shops, the bike wasn't running quite right and was parked for 10 years.
What are the compression readings?
—Three cylinders have a compression of 150 lb, while one cylinder has 145 lb.
What work will be done on the carburetors?
—The carburetors will be cleaned and new parts such as float gaskets and air cut-off valves will be installed.
What is the plan for the motorcycle?
—The plan is to revive this classic motorcycle by addressing its issues and getting it back on the road.
00:00Introducing the 1981 Kawasaki KZ1000, a cult classic motorcycle known as the OG super bike.
02:30The bike has been parked for 10 years due to running issues after visits to multiple shops.
04:00A compression test reveals that three cylinders have a compression of 150 lb, while one cylinder has 145 lb.
08:15The carburetors will be cleaned and new parts such as float gaskets and air cut-off valves will be installed.
10:30New fork seals and a caliper kit will also be installed to improve the bike's performance.
