Customers Bike - 1978 Z1-R TC

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Spec as follows:

1978 Kawasaki Z1-R TC

One of approximately 30 of the original but late Stardust Silver Z1-R TC’s built just prior to the Molly version.  These few examples were built due to the Molly paint sets being behind schedule.

Engine specification

• MTC Forged 78mm 1261cc 7.8:1 CR
• APE Cylinder stud kit
• Ported & flowed head (41mm inlet throats), Manley valves throughout (lengths set for long service life) with APE valve springs, Viton race stem seals and Cam Motion camshafts
• New cam chain, guide blade and cam wheel rubbers throughout
• Welded & balanced crankshaft
• APE Crankshaft stud kit
• Egli deep sump
• Oil surge (windage) plate
• MTC 2-stage lock-up clutch, Barnett friction plates and springs with 35mm clutch cover spacer
• Dual crankcase breathers into 1-way flame/oil trap (valve cover & lower crankcase)
• Fully serviced, Motul oil, filter, plugs, valve clearances set

Turbocharger System

• Rajay 370 F40 turbocharger
• Fully rebuilt with new A-flow (unclipped F-flow) turbine shaft, F-flow compressor wheel, new carbon seal, newly chromed F-flow turbine housing, ported compressor housing and new gaskets.  ATP Gen 2 “Spyder“ system with overhauled wastegate and new “40lb” 8-wind spring kit.
• All pipework double nickel plated (so you can polish back to bright nickel whenever you like)

Fuel System

• Pingel fuel tap with in-line large bore fuel filter. 
• Mikuni HSR42 slide carb, 280 main jet, 40 pilot, 97 jet needle
• New K&N air filter in new triangulated housing in full stainless steel

Ignition System

• Dynatek Dyna-S (set at 34^o BTDC)
• Dynatek 3-ohm Mini coils
• MSD 8mm silicone race leads
• ND Plugs

Chassis

• Powder coated frame with all correct TC labels
• Paint by Ritchie at FX Paints
• Original Kawasaki Z1-R front calipers, powder coated satin black. New stainless pistons, new Dunlopad sintered pads & new D3 (+10mm) master cylinder lever
• Original Kawasaki Z1-R rear caliper with new EBC sintered pads
• Both master cylinders fully rebuilt
• Fully restored seat with new cover and newly chromed kickstart
• Original Shinkolite screen
• New genuine brake hoses throughout
• New Bridgestone BT46 tyres & tubes
• 18 Tooth front sprocket (+1)
• New fork seals, dust covers and suspension fluid
• All correct and original fixings replated
• All chromed parts refinished in double nickel plating (to match exhaust system)

This example is probably the best you’ll find, not just in a way that everything is correct but that you can actually ride it hard without the worry of it grenading like a standard motor.  I’ve rebuilt lots of TC turbo engines for customers in the past having been working on these for over 25 years.

I run this bike at just 7psi, this alone will give you over 175hp with more on tap if you think you may need it, but you won’t! 

Fully restored just 600 miles ago she rides and handles absolutely sublime and is in concours condition ready for it’s new owner to enjoy.  Registered in the TC group and historic registered.  Includes TC handbook, all history, build photos and receipts.

Price:   £28,950.00

CONTACT WILL ON  07955 302181

or e-mail   kawasakiz1rtc@gmail.com