1978 Kawasaki KZ1000A2 review from United States of America
"Fast, do anything with it bike.."
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
Tachometer cable seals leaked oil at the engine.
Speedometer and tachometer cables broke several times (thought they were kept lubed).
Helicoiled stripped spark plug threads. (1)
General comments?
Awesome bike (KZ1000A2)
Basically did routine maint., tires, chains, sprockets, oil, filters.
42 MPG @55, added DeRale cooler, Koni triple rates, Krauser Star Cases, Air Fork kit, Windjammer V with Lowers. 35mpg dressed.
2up, 8000 mi on Avon Venoms, 12,000 on Conti Super Twins, 15,000 on Dunlop Touring Elites.
| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1978 |
| First year of ownership | 1984 |
| Acceleration marks | 8/10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Handling marks | 7/10 |
| Braking marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 6000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 52000 miles |
| Previous motorcycle | Suzuki 750GT |
| Date of Entry | 16th January, 2008 |