Better Than Nothing---The rebirth of a Superbike.
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Re: Better Than Nothing---The rebirth of a Superbike.
21 Apr 2016 12:31
ITS ALIVE!!!!!!!!
Finally got to fire up my Kz1000 for the first time in 30 YEARS!!!! It only took 5 or 6 kicks and it started. Good guess on the jetting to start with. Don't know how much it will change when I get my air filters. No smoke or visible signs of oil leaks. Due to limited budget, I used 30 year old gaskets and hoping for the best!!! I forgot how loud the 3 inch Bassani baffle really is. Since I don't live in a trailer park, I think I am going for the smaller baffle to keep my neighbors happy.
Now the 30 year old tires were hard as hockey pucks. That meant no hard turns. I had to turn like a drag racer, super slow and no lean angle what so ever!!!! Sure did light the rear tire up on a second gear roll on real easy!!! I can't afford my new Avon tires till I get some extra cash to buy them with. It really sucks living on a very limited budget!!! Same with the air filters too. Got to live with the dented and scratched fuel tank too. All I can do now is look at it till next month when maybe I will have some extra cash to send!!!!
Here are some more photos of what it really looks like in street trim. Its even got a mirror on it too!!!
Here is what my bike looks like when I park it somewhere. With no stands, I have to find a tree, or a house to lean it up against!!!!
Finally got to fire up my Kz1000 for the first time in 30 YEARS!!!! It only took 5 or 6 kicks and it started. Good guess on the jetting to start with. Don't know how much it will change when I get my air filters. No smoke or visible signs of oil leaks. Due to limited budget, I used 30 year old gaskets and hoping for the best!!! I forgot how loud the 3 inch Bassani baffle really is. Since I don't live in a trailer park, I think I am going for the smaller baffle to keep my neighbors happy.
Now the 30 year old tires were hard as hockey pucks. That meant no hard turns. I had to turn like a drag racer, super slow and no lean angle what so ever!!!! Sure did light the rear tire up on a second gear roll on real easy!!! I can't afford my new Avon tires till I get some extra cash to buy them with. It really sucks living on a very limited budget!!! Same with the air filters too. Got to live with the dented and scratched fuel tank too. All I can do now is look at it till next month when maybe I will have some extra cash to send!!!!
Here are some more photos of what it really looks like in street trim. Its even got a mirror on it too!!!
Here is what my bike looks like when I park it somewhere. With no stands, I have to find a tree, or a house to lean it up against!!!!
1972 H2 750 Cafe Racer built in 1974.
1976 KH400 Production Road Racer.
1979 Kz1000 MK. II Old AMA/WERA Superbike.
1986 RG500G 2 stroke terror.
1986 GSXR750RG The one with the clutch that rattles!
Up in the hills near Prescott, Az.
1976 KH400 Production Road Racer.
1979 Kz1000 MK. II Old AMA/WERA Superbike.
1986 RG500G 2 stroke terror.
1986 GSXR750RG The one with the clutch that rattles!
Up in the hills near Prescott, Az.
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Re: Better Than Nothing---The rebirth of a Superbike.
21 Apr 2016 13:44
Glad ta hear you got her going, 
, how big of a smile was on your face when she fired up, 
By the way, she's looking REAL HOT !!
Pete
, how big of a smile was on your face when she fired up, By the way, she's looking REAL HOT !!
Pete
1980 LTD 1000..,1976 LTD 900, have the 1000&900 now. the rest are previous= 1978 KZ 650 B.., 1980 Yamaha XT 500..,1978 Yamaha DT 400.., 1977 Yamaha yz 80..,Honda trail ct 70.., Honda QA 50...5-1/2 hp brigs & straton CAT chopper mini bike...3-1/2 hp mini bike (WHEN GAS WAS ABOUT 45 CENTS A GALLON)!!!!
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Re: Better Than Nothing---The rebirth of a Superbike.
21 Apr 2016 16:24
Vert nice! Congratulations
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1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough
www.kzrider.com/11-projects/620336-anoth...uild-thread?start=24
1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough
www.kzrider.com/11-projects/620336-anoth...uild-thread?start=24
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Re: Better Than Nothing---The rebirth of a Superbike.
21 Apr 2016 16:46
Nice.
Steve
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Re: Better Than Nothing---The rebirth of a Superbike.
22 Apr 2016 07:26
Looks terrific wow! I'd suggest a chain guard though so that gunk doesn't get everywhere hahahaha
Keep it up and more pics
Brett
Keep it up and more pics
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