1978 Kawasaki Z1R TC
Miles: 2,491
Clean Title
$45,000 OBO
West Palm Beach, FL
Seller
This absolutely stunning and extremely rare verified Z1R TC-2 runs and rides perfectly and is one of the finest examples of a period correct restoration TC-2 anywhere.
This Z1R TC is mechanically sound, sorted, maintainedand ready to ride or show.
-Everything works as it shouldminus one item (please note HI LO switch knob missing but the HI LO beams still work when the actuator is moved) -All body work was removed and meticulously stripped, and repainted with a museum quality paint job performed by Ravenswood Paint and Body with Factory colors and replacement Molly Graphics Decals -New period correct tires with new tubes -New period correct paint with period correct Molly Graphic TC decals -Original OEM brake and clutch levers with plastic covers -Original grips -New battery
-Fully serviced, Valves adjusted, valve cover gasket replaced, engine oil and filter changed, turn signals, brake light/running light, Headlight/HILO beam, -Charging system working properly
-OEM center stand
-The boost level has been verified with a wastegate blow off of 7 Lbs.
-Original TC electric fuel pump in place and working properly
-Original American Turbo-Pak blackface 15 lb. boost gauge
-Original Shinko lite wind screen
-Complete brake system gone through with seals replaced and fluids changed
RSBFS
Black Molly returns to RSBFS looking for some serious cash. “In the wonderful world of Turbo motorcycles, there are the “make your own” types, and the factory turbo offerings. But this special model, the mighty Kawasaki Z1R TC, not only blurs the lines between the two camps, it is also the very first in the factory turbo column. You see, the Z1R TC was sold through Kawasaki dealerships as a new model. However it was not (technically) a factory effort. The offspring of a mixed marriage, ex-Kawi exec Alan Masek convinced the Big K brass to ship bikes to his Turbo Cycle Company (TCC). Given the sluggish sales of the warmed over Z1R, this was no big feat. TCC applied an American Turbo Pak kit to the stock machines, and shipped the resultant mutants to select dealerships with a $1,400 premium tacked on to the sticker price. Appearing to be a factory effort – but devoid of the factory warranty – the Z1R TC went on to gain an incredible reputation for speed, on/off switch turbo boost behavior (Jeckyl & Hyde anyone?), and questionable longevity. For Kawasaki it was a huge win with very little risk. Today, these rare bikes are coveted by collectors world wide.
The original Z1R TC bikes went out the door in stock Kawasaki colors; they were literally converted by TCC and kicked out of the shop. As the operation matured, several changes occurred. The first was a change to the exhaust plumbing and collector – in an effort to tame the boost. The next change was a new wastegate that limited boost to 6 PSI (the Gen I bikes had a fully adjustable wastegate). And finally the classic 1970s paint scheme emerged. These are all Gen II bikes, and can be identified by the “Molly Designs” logo on the tail section. With the new graphics the Z1R TC finally had the appearance to show off the induction upgrades. Today these Molly graphic bikes are the most desired of the Z1R TC set.”
More photos and video on the ebay listing.
Good luck to the buyer and seller!
