MINT ORIGINAL 1980 KAWASAKI KZ1000 LTD

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КОМЕНТАРІ • 107

  • @strvenoconnell4061
    @strvenoconnell4061 11 місяців тому +30

    That style of motorcycle doesn't look outdated at all

    • @uan588
      @uan588 11 місяців тому +4

      Timeless Beauty as with any Kz

    • @ianmangham4570
      @ianmangham4570 11 місяців тому

      Amen

  • @angrytater2456
    @angrytater2456 11 місяців тому +16

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

  • @peterfranks7619
    @peterfranks7619 11 місяців тому +11

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

  • @michaelmitchell5909
    @michaelmitchell5909 11 місяців тому +9

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

  • @kwlambright
    @kwlambright 11 місяців тому +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 місяців тому +6

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

  • @tygreenwood472
    @tygreenwood472 11 місяців тому +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 місяців тому +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 місяців тому +5

    I wish I can afford it I am glad it exists

    • @damglad1675
      @damglad1675 11 місяців тому

      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.

  • @wayno23
    @wayno23 11 місяців тому +2

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

  • @kalaharimine
    @kalaharimine 11 місяців тому +4

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

  • @pinabruno-grieve763
    @pinabruno-grieve763 8 місяців тому +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!

  • @baca6445
    @baca6445 11 місяців тому +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 ❤❤❤😊

  • @donniehowlett1185
    @donniehowlett1185 11 місяців тому +2

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

  • @richardmorris6365
    @richardmorris6365 11 місяців тому +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 місяців тому +4

    What a classic and beautiful cruiser!!!

  • @sissygoog9456
    @sissygoog9456 Місяць тому +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

  • @davebrune4001
    @davebrune4001 11 місяців тому +3

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

    • @RogerDiotte
      @RogerDiotte 6 місяців тому +1

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

  • @cadesmith4278
    @cadesmith4278 11 місяців тому +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 місяці тому +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.

  • @raytoal
    @raytoal 11 місяців тому +3

    Great sounding bike. What a beast

  • @laurent4561
    @laurent4561 5 місяців тому +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.

  • @jangler14
    @jangler14 11 місяців тому +2

    Sounds awesome with that Kerker!

  • @propdoctor21564
    @propdoctor21564 11 місяців тому +2

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

  • @terryscott8973
    @terryscott8973 11 місяців тому +2

    Your having to much fun brother o ya.

  • @tony-ce7qp
    @tony-ce7qp 11 місяців тому +2

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

  • @Xeil
    @Xeil 11 місяців тому +1

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

  • @uan588
    @uan588 11 місяців тому +2

    I love watching Senior ride.

  • @winstonlemaster1693
    @winstonlemaster1693 11 місяців тому +1

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

  • @jeffsinker2503
    @jeffsinker2503 11 місяців тому +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.

  • @y4s563
    @y4s563 11 місяців тому +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 .

  • @jokeeffe2006
    @jokeeffe2006 11 місяців тому +1

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

  • @markpalumbo129
    @markpalumbo129 10 місяців тому +1

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

  • @josephdavis3686
    @josephdavis3686 3 місяці тому +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 Місяць тому

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

  • @sonnyseabury4051
    @sonnyseabury4051 11 місяців тому +1

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

  • @billbright1755
    @billbright1755 7 місяців тому +1

    Rocking the Casba old school. 🏍️

  • @ianmangham4570
    @ianmangham4570 11 місяців тому +1

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

  • @mikestowe6136
    @mikestowe6136 11 місяців тому +1

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

  • @danielcapalbo5293
    @danielcapalbo5293 5 днів тому

    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.

  • @Kwhopperfan
    @Kwhopperfan 11 місяців тому +1

    Sounds fantastic looks fantastic! 👍🏼

  • @stephenmartin2737
    @stephenmartin2737 23 дні тому

    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!!

  • @johncunningham4820
    @johncunningham4820 11 місяців тому +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 .

  • @KyleCarey-f6y
    @KyleCarey-f6y 20 днів тому

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

  • @davearnoldy4801
    @davearnoldy4801 5 місяців тому

    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.

  • @darrylbrooks7175
    @darrylbrooks7175 5 місяців тому

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

  • @bananabrooks3836
    @bananabrooks3836 11 місяців тому

    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.

  • @stevegonzales8438
    @stevegonzales8438 5 місяців тому

    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 місяців тому

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

  • @tomwagner6334
    @tomwagner6334 11 місяців тому

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

  • @kawasaki900guy
    @kawasaki900guy 6 місяців тому

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

  • @LOWKEYDANGER
    @LOWKEYDANGER 4 місяці тому

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

  • @Kwhopperfan
    @Kwhopperfan 11 місяців тому

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

  • @43captrexkramer
    @43captrexkramer 10 місяців тому

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

  • @jaysongraft3627
    @jaysongraft3627 11 місяців тому

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

  • @AridersLifeYT
    @AridersLifeYT 11 місяців тому

    What a beast

  • @richardbates8023
    @richardbates8023 11 місяців тому

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

  • @stephenmacdonald912
    @stephenmacdonald912 11 місяців тому

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

  • @tonybennis259
    @tonybennis259 11 місяців тому

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

  • @lapecheronza2783
    @lapecheronza2783 11 місяців тому

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

  • @mikepierce4739
    @mikepierce4739 3 місяці тому

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

  • @mojesus680
    @mojesus680 11 місяців тому

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

  • @Kiskassklan
    @Kiskassklan 4 місяці тому

    Ive got the same bike with just 14,000 miles

  • @backdraft57
    @backdraft57 5 місяців тому

    I kick myself for selling mine years ago

  • @thedestroyer8885
    @thedestroyer8885 11 місяців тому

    Good to see WOLVERINE on bike...

  • @themetalmaiden7462
    @themetalmaiden7462 4 місяці тому

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

  • @cccollarncuffs
    @cccollarncuffs 11 місяців тому

    I had a red 76 Ltd. Chrome bullets.

  • @more.power.
    @more.power. 11 місяців тому

    Great Motorcycle Ken thank you.

  • @janosmagyar9202
    @janosmagyar9202 11 місяців тому

    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 місяців тому

      Ok come fix em! Im waiting!

  • @RobBjorgan
    @RobBjorgan 11 місяців тому

    Had one brand new
    Made a lot of miles😊

  • @RogerDiotte
    @RogerDiotte 6 місяців тому

    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!

  • @ianmangham4570
    @ianmangham4570 11 місяців тому

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

  • @ianmangham4570
    @ianmangham4570 11 місяців тому

    3:29 Chinese WHISPERS 😅🤟🤠

  • @mikeruark1727
    @mikeruark1727 9 місяців тому

    God bless American

  • @tbone67gthenderson78
    @tbone67gthenderson78 11 місяців тому

    That was bad dude still is 😎

  • @derekwilson8011
    @derekwilson8011 11 місяців тому

    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

  • @577buttfan
    @577buttfan 5 місяців тому +1

    Sounds like a prehistoric beast.

  • @chadkampster7425
    @chadkampster7425 11 місяців тому

    Love that color scheme

  • @petethomas3516
    @petethomas3516 7 місяців тому

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

    • @KaplanCycles
      @KaplanCycles  7 місяців тому

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

    • @petethomas3516
      @petethomas3516 7 місяців тому

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

  • @pgirnus
    @pgirnus 10 місяців тому

    Nice job! Looks good

  • @Dinoxt12
    @Dinoxt12 11 місяців тому

    Good sounding engine.

  • @michaelmartin7073
    @michaelmartin7073 11 місяців тому

    Good looking bike.

  • @elwoodjsnyderjr948
    @elwoodjsnyderjr948 7 місяців тому

    How much?

  • @DanBurgess-hp1mj
    @DanBurgess-hp1mj 7 місяців тому

    Price ?

  • @hypervigilance1465
    @hypervigilance1465 11 місяців тому

    sweet.

  • @appteam-tn9vt
    @appteam-tn9vt 11 місяців тому

    Wow

  • @remmer4066
    @remmer4066 11 місяців тому

    Какая красота

  • @gpz7525
    @gpz7525 11 місяців тому

    💚💚💚💚💚💚💚

  • @principe_fernandezrd8371
    @principe_fernandezrd8371 11 місяців тому

  • @PenikeseKidd
    @PenikeseKidd 11 місяців тому

    👍

  • @six-pack1332
    @six-pack1332 11 місяців тому

    Still a great looking bike.

  • @jimtom8273
    @jimtom8273 11 місяців тому

    Let me guess 12k

    • @jimtom8273
      @jimtom8273 11 місяців тому

      My dream bike but u gotta pay for that

  • @jimbo2487
    @jimbo2487 11 місяців тому

    Love this bike!

  • @JW-zs1pz
    @JW-zs1pz 11 місяців тому

    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 місяців тому

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

  • @captainamerica3814
    @captainamerica3814 4 місяці тому

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