MINT ORIGINAL 1980 KAWASAKI KZ1000 LTD

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Комментарии • 107

  • @strvenoconnell4061
    @strvenoconnell4061 11 месяцев назад +30

    That style of motorcycle doesn't look outdated at all

    • @uan588
      @uan588 11 месяцев назад +4

      Timeless Beauty as with any Kz

    • @ianmangham4570
      @ianmangham4570 11 месяцев назад

      Amen

  • @pinabruno-grieve763
    @pinabruno-grieve763 8 месяцев назад +2

    I love how you have these fabulous Kawasakis and revere them! Good on you Sir! They have this very distinctive sound which makes me week at the knees!
    Old girl in the UK - wishes she could see your museum!

  • @donniehowlett1185
    @donniehowlett1185 11 месяцев назад +2

    Wow Ken what a clean and pretty LTD! I had a 1978 LTD i love those bikes!

  • @baca6445
    @baca6445 11 месяцев назад +4

    Miałem taką samą Pozdrawiam serdecznie wszystkich wiernych słuchaczy którzy kochają motocykle Dzięki za to że Jesteście na kanale życzę powodzenia w poszukiwaniu prawdy Stary Baca ❤❤❤😊

  • @laurent4561
    @laurent4561 5 месяцев назад +1

    That was my first 1000 CC on the road with my dudes from Alberta and Texas. 10 oil rig drillers 5 Kawasaki 1000 LTD - some Honda CB 1100 Kas and Al, Coconut, and I Fonzy. 🎉 I remember. The Rd 350 LC from my scotish dude : incredibly fast.

  • @davebrune4001
    @davebrune4001 11 месяцев назад +3

    I had this same bike in High school..lucky to be here now to be sure..😁

    • @RogerDiotte
      @RogerDiotte 6 месяцев назад +1

      LOL glad you flew "the friendly skies" I guess....lol!

  • @jangler14
    @jangler14 11 месяцев назад +2

    Sounds awesome with that Kerker!

  • @y4s563
    @y4s563 11 месяцев назад +1

    clean looking bike . I just pulled the last bike out of dry storage 1984 LTD 1100 been two decades . Hope it generates some interest .

  • @RogerDiotte
    @RogerDiotte 6 месяцев назад

    Absolutely STUNNING....you just slipped me back to the back lane at 17 when I mounted this exact bike and got to take it for a rip around main street and back...once and once only....it still haunts me!

  • @propdoctor21564
    @propdoctor21564 11 месяцев назад +2

    Love this.. Had one just like it in the mid 80s. Even the same pipe.😁

  • @markpalumbo129
    @markpalumbo129 10 месяцев назад +1

    The bike was so balanced I took my motorcycle test on the same bike

  • @Kwhopperfan
    @Kwhopperfan 11 месяцев назад +1

    Sounds fantastic looks fantastic! 👍🏼

  • @richardbates8023
    @richardbates8023 11 месяцев назад

    Love the Kerker header, 1 fifth will slide into if ya run no baffle brown bag n all

  • @themetalmaiden7462
    @themetalmaiden7462 4 месяца назад

    Wow, wish I had seen this when it was for sale.

  • @more.power.
    @more.power. 11 месяцев назад

    Great Motorcycle Ken thank you.

  • @kawasaki900guy
    @kawasaki900guy 6 месяцев назад

    Beautiful bike! I also have one and it's for sale. Original Jardine pipes on mine tho.

  • @jimbo2487
    @jimbo2487 11 месяцев назад

    Love this bike!

  • @appteam-tn9vt
    @appteam-tn9vt 11 месяцев назад

    Wow

  • @angrytater2456
    @angrytater2456 11 месяцев назад +16

    It always impresses me when a bike of that era has a rear disc. And that exhaust is so boss.

  • @peterfranks7619
    @peterfranks7619 11 месяцев назад +11

    The white raised lettering on the tires make it pop. Nice color combo.

  • @michaelmitchell5909
    @michaelmitchell5909 11 месяцев назад +9

    Damn that's nice...wow. No way I'd replace that pipe, that thing sounds incredible.

  • @kwlambright
    @kwlambright 11 месяцев назад +3

    All the 80s bikes had to have a kerker exhaust. I had a seca 750 with a kerker exhaust. Man they all sounded great then

  • @damienoregan6211
    @damienoregan6211 11 месяцев назад +6

    Can't thank you enough for putting all your bikes on show for people to view, AMAZING INFORMATION.

  • @tygreenwood472
    @tygreenwood472 11 месяцев назад +5

    Great looking retro Kawasaki the solid raised letter tires make it stand out even more.. I want a set of those tires for my two bikes!

  • @garybarfoot9856
    @garybarfoot9856 11 месяцев назад +3

    Brings back memories it sounds just like my z nine did i had same kerker on mine way back in 79
    Wish i could bring those days back😢.

  • @bonniecavalcante9149
    @bonniecavalcante9149 11 месяцев назад +5

    I wish I can afford it I am glad it exists

    • @damglad1675
      @damglad1675 11 месяцев назад

      With having had own a '79 ltd with the 1075 was a blast. Had it for 10 years and worked on it more than rode it and then I had kids lol. Miss that bike.

  • @kalaharimine
    @kalaharimine 11 месяцев назад +4

    That classic Kerker look and sounds brings back some good memories.

  • @wayno23
    @wayno23 11 месяцев назад +2

    Stunning motorcycle great profile & stance. Better than z9 imo would handle & brake really good.

  • @richardmorris6365
    @richardmorris6365 11 месяцев назад +2

    Bought one new for 3500 just like that. Same yr,I had chrome side casings & valve cover w/ kercker exhaust. Best bike I ever had.

  • @ar2043
    @ar2043 11 месяцев назад +4

    What a classic and beautiful cruiser!!!

  • @sissygoog9456
    @sissygoog9456 Месяц назад +1

    That is one badass bike. The paint job is absolutely out of control. That bike definitely wants to do RRRRRRRRRIP THE HOUSE OFF THE FOUNDATIONS 💪💯 THANK YOU SIR FOR A BADASS BIKE GREAT VIDEO Kenny Jr BEAUTIFUL Great info boosted beautiful work Kaplan team BEAUTIFUL NEW ENGLAND MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM NUMBER ONE

  • @cadesmith4278
    @cadesmith4278 11 месяцев назад +2

    Had an '82 KZ1000 LTD...traded it in for an '05 ZRX1200R. What great motorcycles they were...it's cliche, but man, I still wish I had one (or both) of them!!

  • @gerardfenn3988
    @gerardfenn3988 2 месяца назад +1

    Oh Yea!!! The Baddest of the Bad. A 1000 KZ LTD with a Kerker. Doesn't get much better than this. I would buy it just to wax it and listen to that exhaust. Brings me back.

  • @terryscott8973
    @terryscott8973 11 месяцев назад +2

    Your having to much fun brother o ya.

  • @raytoal
    @raytoal 11 месяцев назад +3

    Great sounding bike. What a beast

  • @winstonlemaster1693
    @winstonlemaster1693 11 месяцев назад +1

    How much ? I had a 78 kz1000.had a farring ! Loved it !

  • @tony-ce7qp
    @tony-ce7qp 11 месяцев назад +2

    o-God..........to many Bikes to love........i have to stop replaying everything......lol.

  • @uan588
    @uan588 11 месяцев назад +2

    I love watching Senior ride.

  • @Xeil
    @Xeil 11 месяцев назад +1

    The Kerker 4-1 exhaust is so iconic. Had one on my 83 GPZ 750, couldn't sound better. Miss that bike.

  • @billbright1755
    @billbright1755 7 месяцев назад +1

    Rocking the Casba old school. 🏍️

  • @josephdavis3686
    @josephdavis3686 3 месяца назад +1

    That was one of better looking LTD's the 80 mph speedometer was the first thing most guys changed. I got a 78 model. The Goodyear Eagles GT were the original tires but man that bike still looks good 40 years later.

    • @me109g4
      @me109g4 Месяц назад

      I ditched the speedometer on mine, the 80 MPH doesn't cut it,, Local shop even matched the mileage before installing.

  • @jokeeffe2006
    @jokeeffe2006 11 месяцев назад +1

    Nice , if I ever find myself in America your shop will be my first stop

  • @jeffsinker2503
    @jeffsinker2503 11 месяцев назад +2

    You Honda shipment JR got is awesome never seen such clean older Honda's can't wait till it gets settled and checked. You guys are my inspiration.

  • @ianmangham4570
    @ianmangham4570 11 месяцев назад +1

    Beautiful rear tyre ,sound's like a MONSTER 👹 🤠🤟

  • @mikestowe6136
    @mikestowe6136 11 месяцев назад +1

    i had a 79 fast lead sleds back in the day i feel old lol

  • @sonnyseabury4051
    @sonnyseabury4051 11 месяцев назад +1

    Beautiful bike. I love the exhaust note of the Kirker. Also love the paintjob and graphics, and how well they compliment one another.

  • @danielcapalbo5293
    @danielcapalbo5293 4 дня назад

    I wish Kawasaki would make a bike like that today. A nice good looking inline four semi sport bike that's actually comfortable riding two up for touring.

  • @darrylbrooks7175
    @darrylbrooks7175 5 месяцев назад

    I had this exact bike in 1980. For sale price? I'd give up my BMW K1600 B for this!!!

  • @bananabrooks3836
    @bananabrooks3836 11 месяцев назад

    This is actually a '79 model year bike with slide carbs and the duck tail. The '80-'82 models have 34mm CV carbs and no duck tail amongst other detailed differences.

  • @stephenmartin2737
    @stephenmartin2737 21 день назад

    Im not into motorcycles but is this the same bike used in the American tv series chips ? Watched it as a kid in northern ireland during the late 1970,s early 80,s loved the series and the motorcycle!!

  • @davearnoldy4801
    @davearnoldy4801 5 месяцев назад

    I had one just like it except mine came with Jardin headers. 4 into 2. Mine had a shake at 70 but you could power through and it would go away. Lots of fun. Sold it and never bought another.

  • @KyleCarey-f6y
    @KyleCarey-f6y 18 дней назад

    I had that same bike. Mine was black. 4 in 1 kirker, head work and carburetor work. Ground level rocket

  • @stevegonzales8438
    @stevegonzales8438 5 месяцев назад

    I bought the first 1000 ltd from Wilson's Kawasaki exactly same color from showroom I regret selling but had a lot of great times 😢

  • @daneck5337
    @daneck5337 11 месяцев назад

    Indian Larry didn't wear a helmet..also ... a Jay Adams flyaway would match the bike, Era , etc

  • @tomwagner6334
    @tomwagner6334 11 месяцев назад

    Alright I’ll say it. The gaudy Yamaha midnight specials/maxim’s are getting no love😂

  • @johncunningham4820
    @johncunningham4820 11 месяцев назад +1

    I , personally , was never a Fan of the LTD style bikes , from Anyone , but THAT THERE is a Really Clean Old Machine . Looks great and Sounds healthy .

  • @Kwhopperfan
    @Kwhopperfan 11 месяцев назад

    Have to ask, those tires look near original, are they? If so they don’t make rubber like that anymore!

  • @43captrexkramer
    @43captrexkramer 10 месяцев назад

    Why would anyone want to replace that Kerker?, sounds great.

  • @LOWKEYDANGER
    @LOWKEYDANGER 4 месяца назад

    The toe cutter bike yes! I'm trying to source one as we speak this bike is drop dead sexy

  • @AridersLifeYT
    @AridersLifeYT 11 месяцев назад

    What a beast

  • @backdraft57
    @backdraft57 5 месяцев назад

    I kick myself for selling mine years ago

  • @tonybennis259
    @tonybennis259 11 месяцев назад

    That kid is learning from a expert he will help Kaplan cycles

  • @jaysongraft3627
    @jaysongraft3627 11 месяцев назад

    Remember those kaws and Honda bikes brand new at Bob Thomas in irwin pa. Badass bikes.

  • @stephenmacdonald912
    @stephenmacdonald912 11 месяцев назад

    That ninja in green white n blue in the background is lookin pretty

  • @Kiskassklan
    @Kiskassklan 4 месяца назад

    Ive got the same bike with just 14,000 miles

  • @lapecheronza2783
    @lapecheronza2783 11 месяцев назад

    In wich damned place of the world have U find it? Incredible monster rare never seen

  • @mikepierce4739
    @mikepierce4739 3 месяца назад

    I had my hands on one of those bikes, I regret selling it.

  • @thedestroyer8885
    @thedestroyer8885 11 месяцев назад

    Good to see WOLVERINE on bike...

  • @mojesus680
    @mojesus680 11 месяцев назад

    The Best thing is that Backup KickStart every bike Should have 1🤺😹

  • @ianmangham4570
    @ianmangham4570 11 месяцев назад

    3:29 Chinese WHISPERS 😅🤟🤠

  • @cccollarncuffs
    @cccollarncuffs 11 месяцев назад

    I had a red 76 Ltd. Chrome bullets.

  • @janosmagyar9202
    @janosmagyar9202 11 месяцев назад

    You've been avoiding them on the asphalt at the exit of your store ever since I watched your video. I can't believe you don't have enough money to remove those pits. I'm sorry, but I really don't like this. In addition, an accident is dangerous.

    • @KaplanCycles
      @KaplanCycles  11 месяцев назад

      Ok come fix em! Im waiting!

  • @RobBjorgan
    @RobBjorgan 11 месяцев назад

    Had one brand new
    Made a lot of miles😊

  • @mikeruark1727
    @mikeruark1727 9 месяцев назад

    God bless American

  • @tbone67gthenderson78
    @tbone67gthenderson78 11 месяцев назад

    That was bad dude still is 😎

  • @chadkampster7425
    @chadkampster7425 11 месяцев назад

    Love that color scheme

  • @ianmangham4570
    @ianmangham4570 11 месяцев назад

    Ya can see Ken snr loves his big classic kwakas 🦆 KAWASAKI 4 LIFE 🤠💯🤟🇬🇧🇺🇲,no mistaking that Z rear mudguard 😮so classy

  • @gpz7525
    @gpz7525 11 месяцев назад

    💚💚💚💚💚💚💚

  • @pgirnus
    @pgirnus 10 месяцев назад

    Nice job! Looks good

  • @petethomas3516
    @petethomas3516 7 месяцев назад

    What’s a 1908 1000 classics all original, all bells and whistles, Chrome everywhere with less than 8000 original kms worth?

    • @KaplanCycles
      @KaplanCycles  7 месяцев назад

      Need more info..If its for sale call me 860 916 9784

    • @petethomas3516
      @petethomas3516 7 месяцев назад

      @@KaplanCycles I’m in Canada what information are you needing?

  • @Dinoxt12
    @Dinoxt12 11 месяцев назад

    Good sounding engine.

  • @michaelmartin7073
    @michaelmartin7073 11 месяцев назад

    Good looking bike.

  • @principe_fernandezrd8371
    @principe_fernandezrd8371 11 месяцев назад

  • @PenikeseKidd
    @PenikeseKidd 11 месяцев назад

    👍

  • @elwoodjsnyderjr948
    @elwoodjsnyderjr948 7 месяцев назад

    How much?

  • @DanBurgess-hp1mj
    @DanBurgess-hp1mj 7 месяцев назад

    Price ?

  • @hypervigilance1465
    @hypervigilance1465 11 месяцев назад

    sweet.

  • @derekwilson8011
    @derekwilson8011 11 месяцев назад

    You guys are awesome where do you keep getting these impeccable I live down here in Florida like that are hard to come by down here

  • @remmer4066
    @remmer4066 11 месяцев назад

    Какая красота

  • @jimtom8273
    @jimtom8273 10 месяцев назад

    Let me guess 12k

    • @jimtom8273
      @jimtom8273 10 месяцев назад

      My dream bike but u gotta pay for that

  • @six-pack1332
    @six-pack1332 11 месяцев назад

    Still a great looking bike.

  • @577buttfan
    @577buttfan 5 месяцев назад +1

    Sounds like a prehistoric beast.

  • @JW-zs1pz
    @JW-zs1pz 11 месяцев назад

    God , I'm so envious. I don't envy much. You have the greatest job in the universe.
    Cool Bikes Period!!! And you get to ride em too. PRICELESS Mr. Kaplan!!! True inspiration of the best kind.

  • @getoffmygrass6974
    @getoffmygrass6974 11 месяцев назад

    Heavy metal wrapped in cold rolled steel. They just don't build them like that anymore.

  • @captainamerica3814
    @captainamerica3814 4 месяца назад

    I had one. Great memories riding it from Oregon to California to Vegas. 😊