1980 Kawasaki KZ1000E2 Shaft

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1980 Kawasaki KZ1000 E2 
Absolutely Stunning Classic Super-Bike
Clean Original Paint Survivor
Adult Owned + Maintained for 44 years
Just Invested a Fortune in Restoration Parts & Shop Labor;
Mechanically Restored + Rebuilt to Perfection
DOCUMENTED Top End Rebuild + Complete Refresh of Consumables-
Sold on Clear SC Title + Recent Service Notes

PLEASE WATCH OUR VIDEO FOR FULL DETAILS;

Ultra Collectable E2.
Designed After Kawasaki's LEGENDARY '78 Z1R + '79 MKII Models


DOCUMENTED REBUILD & SERVICE:
Completely Rebuilt Top End (All New Components)-

  • New Top End Gasket Set 
  • New Piston Ring Set 
  • 4 New Intake Valves 
  • 4 New Exhaust Valves 
  • New Valve Spring Set 
  • 4 New Wrist Pin Clips 
  • 4 New Cam Cover Rubber Plugs 
  • New Cam Chain Tensioner Roller 
  • New Cam Chain Guide roller 
  • New Tach Drive Seal and O Ring 
  • 2 New Oil Pressure Housing O Rings 
  • 2 New Rubber Spacer Guide Roller 

  • New Magnetic Oil Drain Plug 
  • New Oil Filter 
  • Fresh 10w40 Bel Ray Engine Oil

ELECTRONICS/IGNITION:

  • New Ignition Coil Set 
  • New Spark Plug Wires
  • New Yuasa Battery
  • New Battery Tender Lead
  • New BR7ES Spark Plugs

COMPLETE BRAKE SYSTEM OVERHAUL:

  • ALL NEW Stainless Braided Brake Lines
  • Flushed with New Brake Fluid
  • 5 New Straight Banjo Fittings 
  • New Rear Brake Master Cylinder Rebuild Kit 
  • New Banjo Sealing Washers
  • New Rear Brake Pads 
  • New Front Brake Pads 
  • Replacement OEM Master Cylinder 
  • 4 New Brake Caliper O Ring Seals

REBUILT FORKS AND NEW CHASSIS BEARINGS:

  • New Fork Seals & Oil 
  • New Steering Head Bearing Kit

  • COMPLETE CARBURETOR OVERHAUL, CLEAN/REBUILD/TUNE
  • Carburetors Removed, Disassembled and Cleaned
  • Micro Drilled Pilot Jets
  • Carb Float Levels Checked
  • Fuel Screws Adjusted
  • All New Fuel Lines 

  • All New Vacuum Lines 
  • Fuel Tank Drained, Rinsed and Inspected 
  • Rebuilt Fuel Petcock
  • Fresh VP94 Non-Ethanol Fuel  

  • New Carb Repair Parts Set 
  • 4 New Float Valve Assemblies 
  • 4 New Carb to Airbox Boots 
  • New Headlamp Sealed Beam

Over $6,000 In Parts & Labor Invested in the Restoration

New Universal 12V Horn

Set Tire Pressures

Torqued Exhaust Header Hardware

Full Nut and Bolt Check Over

 

Hot Water Steam Cleaned, Degreased. Polished & Waxed to Perfection  

Polished Engine Cases, Exhaust, Wheels, Forks, and all Chrome. Minor Touch Up of Frame Paint, Engine and Cycle Parts 

Buffed & Polished Fuel Tank and Side Covers 

Ready to Ride or Show

An Investment Quality Classic

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These Classic Japanese Built bikes were made of steel and iron.

 They are MEANT to be ridden hundreds of thousands of miles and are 100% rebuildable, unlike today's disposable Plastic Bikes Made In China & Taiwan.

PLEASE CALL US AT 860-454-7024 9-5 M-F WITH ANY QUESTIONS 

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Sold on  Q1 bill of sale. No title is available
We now offer financing through Freedom Road.

Call 860-454-7024 and speak to Ken Kaplan Jr to get approved.

Message us your ZIP for a shipping quote!

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AUCTION TERMS:

All motorcycles & vehicles are sold as-is where-is.

All sales are final.

Kaplan Cycles guarantees all motorcycles are as-described. Please read the entire description and watch the entire video before bidding.

A non-refundable deposit is due within 24 hours of sale. PayPal or Credit Card is accepted for the deposit.

Cash (In-Person), PayPal (with 3.5% charge), or Wire Transfer are our only accepted forms of final payment.

Full payment must be made within 72 hours of auction close.

Your motorcycle must be picked up within 30 days of auction close. 
Exceptions are made only for international buyers OR buyers who have ALREADY made transport arrangements with a third party.
If a motorcycle is purchased and left here for longer than 30 days without written permission from Kaplan Cycles it will be resold. In the case of a re-sale, the owner will be entitled to a refund less storage fees ($25/ day beginning 30 days from auction close) ONLY if the motorcycle was paid in full on-time within the auction terms.

We always describe our motorcycles as accurately as possible.

You are purchasing a classic motorcycle. Even in cases where a bike may be in good running/ operating condition, new problems & idiosyncrasies can arise over-time from sitting or regular use.

If you have an issue with the motorcycle you’ve received, contact us within 24 hours of delivery and before leaving feedback so that we can address your concerns.

It is important you have at least a basic mechanical knowledge before purchasing and operating a classic motorcycle.

Due to our backlog, we cannot perform any additional service work or modifications on your motorcycle after the sale (ie; adding a light kit, different tires, etc.)

We respond quickly between the hours of 9am and 5pm EST, Monday - Friday

For our fastest service please call Kaplan Cycles at 860-454-7024.

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A $150 document fee will apply.

The buyer will pay the winning bid + the documentation fee. 

We will not charge out-of-state buyers sales tax.
Out of state residents will pay sales tax with their DMV. 

We are not a registering dealership. You will receive only the documents required to register your vehicle in your state.

In our listings, title status is always listed directly below the main description.

In some cases we will sell motorcycles without title or registration. In these cases we guarantee all motorcycles sold are free and clear or your money back. We will always provide a route to obtaining title. Generally in these cases, the motorcycle will be sold at a slight discount to accommodate expenses involved.

Documents are mailed via two day priority mail with a tracking number. Documents are mailed on the 1st of each month.

Keys will be shipped with the motorcycle.

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Warranty:

All Motorycles sold "as is, where is" and Kaplan Cycles does not warranty any motorcycle sold. No express warranty and/or implied warranty are made by Kaplan Cycles. No statements by us give an implied warranty.

Shipping:

All shipping charges and arrangements will be assumed by the purchaser.

If you purchased a motorcycle, send us your full ship-to address and we will make all arrangements

We can arrange transportation to your door. All contacts are DOT licensed, have cargo insurance, and use enclosed trailers.

We strongly recommend you insure your motorcycle at the time of purchase.

We require a 24 hour notice prior to pick-up. Please call us at 860-454-7024 during office hours Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm EST.

We will provide ramps, a dock for loading, and in some cases assistance to load for free.

All motorcycles will be shipped ‘whole’ by motorcycle specialists. We do not offer a pallet or crate service.

International shipping specialist contacts are available! They will assist in ground freight, customs clearance, and ocean freight to your country. International buyers will be required to work directly with our third party shipping contacts.