Author Topic: Always wanted one of these... (Read 4123 times)

Desolation Angel · « **on:** October 07, 2005, 09:27:23 PM »

...since the day they came out!

Almost bought one several times, but didn't follow through.

Liquid-cooled, six cylinder, big, and beautiful shaftie! To me anyway. Any of you guys had one or have one now? What do you think of it? I might bid at the last minute tomorrow.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1981-KAWASAKI-KZ1300-KZ-1300-BLACK-31K-NICE_W0QQitemZ4580768961QQcategoryZ6710QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Red01 · « **Reply #1 on:** October 07, 2005, 09:39:53 PM »

Never even rode one, but always found this custom V12 version fascinating!

WEINERDOGBONE · « **Reply #2 on:** October 07, 2005, 10:07:47 PM »

When I was growing up, my uncles were always working on one of those Kaws. Riding on the back with one of them was my first exposure to motorcycles. I have a fondness for those bikes for that reason.

Its fairly cheap for the condition. I'd buy that sucker if I were you.

PitterB4 · « **Reply #3 on:** October 08, 2005, 12:23:38 AM »

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THIS IS A 1981 KAWASAKI KZ1300 WITH 31K MILES.IT HAS GOOD TIRES, BRAKES AND A NEW BATTERY.RUNS AND DRIVES PERFECT,DOES NOT SMOKE OR LEAK ANY OIL.IT IS WATER COOLED SO YOU DON'T HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT OVERHEATING.IT HAS A NICE 4 INTO ONE MUFFLER SYSTEM.HAS NEW BLACK PAINT SO IT LOOKS VERY SHARP.IT IS MISSING A SIDE COVER AMBLEM.IT ALSO NEEDS A TAILLIGHT LENSE TO MAKE IT PERFECT. SOLD WITH NO RESERVE SO GOOD LUCK AND HAPPY BIDDING. YOU CAN ALSO CALL ME AT 832 768 8487.

Where do the other 2 cylinders exhaust????

Red01 · « **Reply #4 on:** October 08, 2005, 12:53:02 AM »

Maybe they just dump right out of the head?

Desolation Angel · « **Reply #5 on:** October 08, 2005, 10:53:11 AM »

You guys don't miss a trick, do ya?

Maybe he just plugged 'em!

b4cruz · « **Reply #6 on:** October 08, 2005, 05:20:17 PM »

looks long and heavy
gotta be really different riding experience coming from a b12
I know suzuki shafties are good, but are kawi shafties from the 80s reliable? http://kzrider.com/forum/

Red01 · « **Reply #7 on:** October 08, 2005, 07:49:42 PM »

I remember when Doug Domokos, "The Wheelie King," (RIP - 1955-2000) used to do exhibitions on KZ1300's back when they were new... one of the parts of his show was to break the tail light.

Here's a couple of cool videos of Doug riding a wheelie up, then down, San Francisco's famous zig-zagging Lombard Street. Not on a KZ1300 though.

Doug going up Lombard

Going down Lombard - with obstacles!

B6mick · « **Reply #8 on:** October 09, 2005, 05:28:49 AM »

One word "BULLETPROOF"
We are looking for a motor, well maybe, if we can work out a way of converting the shaft to chain. Why you ask?.
To fit into our F1 sidecar.

turbo-bob · « **Reply #9 on:** October 09, 2005, 09:59:12 AM »

Years ago I had a 1300, nice torque, smooth hwy bike.

Goin to work one morning - spit a rod out. Huge hole

in the case. No indication prior, always serivced.....but.

Needless to say w/ case damage, not worth fixin.

Mongo · « **Reply #10 on:** October 09, 2005, 10:09:51 AM »

Quote from: "turbo-bob"

Years ago I had a 1300, nice torque, smooth hwy bike.

Goin to work one morning - spit a rod out. Huge hole

in the case. No indication prior, always serivced.....but.

Needless to say w/ case damage, not worth fixin.

That and by the time we got back with a truck to pick it up it was gone not really worth looking for at that point!

gsxr400 racer · « **Reply #11 on:** October 09, 2005, 06:27:14 PM »

parts discontinued , worked on and rode a few ! sounds mean when they start up Heres a pick of a honda 6

PitterB4 · « **Reply #12 on:** October 12, 2005, 11:19:46 PM »

So???? Are you sharp-shooter15, Herb?