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20 Aug 2019 14:15 - 20 Aug 2019 14:18 #809565 by Scirocco
Replied by Scirocco on topic Larry Cavanaugh Passed Away on 8/18/2019
I hope Larry meets Pop´s in heaven and both build a Z1 ultimate engine. RIP Larry, he is a great loss of engine Tuning knowledge.
My 1975 Z 1 B 900 Project

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20 Aug 2019 16:00 - 20 Aug 2019 16:01 #809572 by KZB2 650
Replied by KZB2 650 on topic Larry Cavanaugh Passed Away on 8/18/2019
This is sad news..... he was very kind and helpful in several reply's to me and often wished I would have spent the extra cash on my head through him. RIP.
1978 KZ650 b-2
700cc Wiseco kit 10 to 1.
1980 KZ750 cam, ape springs, stock clutch/ Barnett springs.
Vance and Hines Header w/ comp baffle and Ape pods, Dyna S and green coils, copper wires.
29MM smooth bores W/ 17.5 pilots, 0-6s and 117.5 main
16/42 gearing X ring chain and alum rear JT sprocket.
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20 Aug 2019 20:37 #809581 by SWest
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Z1b1000 1975 Z1b
kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/598262-kz-...-will-it-live#672882
kzrider.com/forum/2-engine/597654-poser?start=240#704229

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20 Aug 2019 20:49 #809582 by 79MKII
Replied by 79MKII on topic Larry Cavanaugh
So sad to hear this news. Larry was a huge contributor to KZR and will be missed. This information is directly from his facebook page and was posted back on 7/13:
I've been diagnosed with something called Amyloidosis. It's rare and there is no cure. My bone marrow is producing too much of a protein called amyloid. The excess protein attacks internal organs and nervous system, eventually destroying them.

At this point I have massive fluid build up because my liver is being attacked. Every Wednesday I get, on average, 3 liters of fluid drained off my abdomen..

I'm loosing feeling in my hands. My feet feel like they're on fire most of the time and all my muscles are shrinking away as the disease progresses. I have zero energy and struggle just to get around the house most days.

The doctors want to start chemo next. They say the chemo may slow the process down by killing of the blood platelets that are causing the excess amyloid protein. This will involve going once a week for the next 6 months for treatment. It's a temporary fix if it even works at all..

Long story short, I'm in pretty sad shape and the future doesn't look promising.

So there it is.I'm doing the best I can under the circumstances.
The Kaw List:
Current: 79 KZ1000 A3 MKII, 78 KZ1000 A2, 78 KZ1000 Z1-R, 78 KZ650 SR, 80 KE175
Former: 03 KLX400SR, 99 ZRX1000, 82 KZ750 LTD, 80 KZ1000 A4 MKII, 80 KZ1000 LTD, 78 KZ1000 A2, 74 H-2 750 Triple, 78 KL250

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20 Aug 2019 21:13 #809583 by SWest
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I read that too. He let everyone know he was thinking of them. :(
Steve
Z1b1000 1975 Z1b
kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/598262-kz-...-will-it-live#672882
kzrider.com/forum/2-engine/597654-poser?start=240#704229

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21 Aug 2019 07:28 #809591 by undiablo
Replied by undiablo on topic Larry Cavanaugh
Sorry to hear that. We will miss him around.
Descansa en paz Larry. Vaya con Dios.
Kawasaki KZ 750/4 LTD 1981
Kawasaki KLR 650 2011
Argentina - Buenos Aires

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22 Aug 2019 05:08 #809607 by undiablo
Replied by undiablo on topic Larry Cavanaugh Passed Away on 8/18/2019
Descansa en paz Larry
Kawasaki KZ 750/4 LTD 1981
Kawasaki KLR 650 2011
Argentina - Buenos Aires

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23 Aug 2019 16:07 #809707 by baldy110
Replied by baldy110 on topic Larry Cavanaugh Passed Away on 8/18/2019
Wow very sad to hear. He had a wealth of knowledge about the Z motors, RIP Larry.

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23 Aug 2019 19:23 #809721 by saxjonz
Replied by saxjonz on topic Larry Cavanaugh Passed Away on 8/18/2019
Aw shit. Godspeed Larry. You were one of the great human beings. You will not be replaced ever. This saddens me to know. Now that you are with the kz gods please look down upon us and give us guidance. You will be missed dearly.:(
79 LTD B3
80 LTD B4 1075 kit JE Pistons .410 cam grind, Bassani, 31 keihin CR Specials...
1980 Z1R, 2002 ZRX1200, 2003 ZRX1200

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28 Aug 2019 12:25 #809993 by BohicaBob
Replied by BohicaBob on topic Larry Cavanaugh Passed Away on 8/18/2019
Godspeed, Larry. Larry's Obituary
KZ1
Z1-900
KZ2
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30 Aug 2019 17:15 #810116 by tomsbadkz
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I talked to Larry's nephew yesterday. He was telling me of Larry's new shop that they were putting together. He told me that Larry really did have a true passion for what he did. He helped Larry on occasion. Maybe he'll consider carrying on the legacy.
1977 kz1327
Cavanaugh Head 38.6/33
38mm Flatslides
MRE racecut trans
300mm rear tire
Web Cams 435/465

1984 GPZ1100
Cavanaugh Head
1170cc
Web 415 cams
RC Hp Inj.
Bored throttle bodies
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30 Aug 2019 18:27 #810119 by ThatGPzGuy
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I'm hoping someone carries on. I have a GPz50 head that needs help.
Jim
North GA
2016 Yamaha FJR1300ES
1982 GPz750 R1
1974 Kawasaki H1
1976 Kawasaki KZ400
1979 Yamaha XS650 cafe'
2001 KZ1000P
2001 Yamaha YZ426
1981 Honda XR200 stroked in an '89 CR125 chassis
1965 Mustang
1967 Triumph GT6
1976 Bronco
"If you didn't build it, it's not really yours"

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