1980 Kawasaki KZ1000 LTD

Description

1980 Kawasaki KZ1000 LTD with less than 500miles  from new.  This bike was wrecked in 1980 with 372 miles on the odometer.  It was bought and repaired in 1980 and has been stored since then.  The gentleman who repaired the bike passed away @ 7 years ago and the bike was brought out of moth balls by a good friend of his for the gentleman's wife.
IT IS NOT A RESTORED BIKE OR A NEW BIKE.  It's a  41 YEAR OLD MOTORCYCLE WITH LESS THAN 500 MILES ON IT FROM NEW.
There are some things that are different.  The handle bars are not like the original LTD type, but are certainly more comfortable.  The right side exhaust does not have the "embossing" on the mounting bracket & has a minor scratch on top of the muffler as seen in the pictures, the covers on both sides of the motor are different from the 1980 LTD as the alternator for the new crankshaft was larger, the rear shocks are chrome and should be black.  Maybe something else but I don't know.  It's a beautiful bike and runs very smoothly.   It's a pure joy to ride.   Everything that was damaged was replaced in 1980 with NOS Kawasaki parts except the right side exhaust.   Gas tank, side covers, tail section, seat, speedometer, tachometer, fork tubes & legs, fender etc.  Tires are the original Good Years.   Tires show no dry cracking, but they are 41 years old. It rides just as you would expect from a new motorcycle, powerful & smooth.  All fluids have been changed including brake fluids.   41 years of dust has mostly been removed, but there is always detailing that can be done.  There are 2 small rust spots on the kick start lever that can be seen and here and there are a few bolts or nuts that could be cleaned or re-plated.
Inspection of the motorcycle in person is recommended and I'll be happy to show it to you.  Winning bidder is responsible for transportation arrangements and expenses.
I'm listing this for a good friend.  Payment will be made to Early's Cycle Center in Harrisonburg, Virginia by check, money order, cash, or bank transfer.  Thanks for looking.
Also included with the motorcycle are original Kawasaki Service Manual Supplement # 99963-0034-01 and Assembly & Preparation Manual # 99964-0115-01