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11 years 1 week ago - 11 years 1 week ago #655 by BigSix
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Hi guys

I need to admit it took me a long time to learn about the different models and specialties around the KZ1300 and just for fun I would like to put up a riddle:

I might have mentioned the Japanese guy I got to knwo via the web and he recently restored a KZ1300. I need to say he did an outstanding job, the bike looks perfect and as if it is coming just out of the showroom:

www.geocities.jp/kz1300_japan/prototype-restoration2.html

My question:

Aiming for perfect original appearance, what detail is not perfect on the photos as per above link. It is just one minor detail, do you notice it ?

Waiting for your suggestions

regards,

Holger
Z1300 A1/ KZT30AG built 1979
frame KZT30A 004285
engine KZT30A 000288
location: borderland-triangle France/ Germany/ Switzerland, Europe
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11 years 1 week ago #656 by KZQ
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He's missing the horn cover and the airbox covers are not chrome.

Bill
1947 Indian Chief, 1968 BSA Shooting Star, 1970 BSA 650 Lightning, 1974 Kawasaki W3, 1976 KZ900 A4, 1979 KZ750 B4, 1979 KZ750 B4 Trike, 1980 KZ550, 1981 KZ1300, 1982 KZ1100 Spectre, 1985 Kawasaki ZN1300, 1987 Yamaha Trail Way, 2000 Honda Valkyrie Tourer, 1981 GL 1100, 2009 Yamaha RoadLiner S

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11 years 1 week ago - 11 years 1 week ago #657 by Phil
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Didn't the KZs come with the smaller fuel tank, the Zs with the larger one?
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11 years 1 week ago #658 by BigSix
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@ Bill:

no, the A1 came without horn covers and the the airbox covers in chrome are onyl from the A3 on.

@ Phil

you are right, however looking at the pics I believe this is the small fuel-tank. FOr the riddle lets assuem it is.

Have another guess.

regards,

Holger
Z1300 A1/ KZT30AG built 1979
frame KZT30A 004285
engine KZT30A 000288
location: borderland-triangle France/ Germany/ Switzerland, Europe

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11 years 1 week ago #659 by zoso
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Did the KZ models not come with the US Speedo (85mph) whereas the Z models had the 160mph speedo ?

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11 years 1 week ago #660 by Phil
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On the smaller fuel tank the Kawasaki badge wasn't affixed to a chrome plinth, the badge was affixed straight to the tank ;)
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