Another steal on a KZ650 with pictures

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Another steal on a KZ650 with pictures

11 Sep 2007 19:05
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Wednesday afternoon I am picking up another steal on a KZ. It's a '78 650 with oversize cams, race clutch, Z1 carbs and some other goodies...comes with a title. It's been sitting for a few years and I don't know what kind of shape it's in. I am only paying $100.00 so I guess we'll see what I get...I promise to post pics as soon as I get it home...WooooooooHooooooo:woohoo:

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Michigan City, Indiana
Firefighter MCFD IAFF Local #475
(3) KZ650s (1) 1996 Vulcan 1500A (1) 1978 KZ1000 (1) 1986 Yamaha Radian 600
2000 Dodge Ram 4x4
1960 Chevy Bel-Air

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Re: Another steal on a KZ

11 Sep 2007 19:26
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Congrats! Hope it is better than you think!
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Re: Another steal on a KZ650 with pictures

12 Sep 2007 18:07
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Here is a pic after a quick wash. It has oversized cams, Heavy Duty clutch, Z1 carbs, Kerker Header, and an oil cooler. Came with a title and a key. $100.00 and it was local.:evil:
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2000 Dodge Ram 4x4
1960 Chevy Bel-Air

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Re: Another steal on a KZ650 with pictures

12 Sep 2007 18:15
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I don't know why but I have been having trouble resizing on photobucket lately so I can post...here goes...
Michigan City, Indiana
Firefighter MCFD IAFF Local #475
(3) KZ650s (1) 1996 Vulcan 1500A (1) 1978 KZ1000 (1) 1986 Yamaha Radian 600
2000 Dodge Ram 4x4
1960 Chevy Bel-Air

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Re: Another steal on a KZ650 with pictures

12 Sep 2007 18:22
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Heck, I'd have snatched that up for $100 as well! :woohoo:

My eyes might be lying to me as I get older, but it looks like the generator cover has the 3 external allen bolts near the center of it, which would make it a '77 not a '78.

Either way, great score bud! B)

What plans do you have for it?
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Re: Another steal on a KZ650 with pictures

12 Sep 2007 18:42
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Man that's a great deal. I think R4's right, the mads look like 77 mags with no lip on the edge. Great score, good luck getting it going.
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Re: Another steal on a KZ650 with pictures

12 Sep 2007 18:49
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Real nice score, that should make for a nice project. I don't think anyone would be too surprised if I said I'd have bought it in a New York minute.:P :laugh: :whistle:
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Re: Another steal on a KZ650 with pictures

12 Sep 2007 19:10
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You guys are correct...he originally told me it was a 78 but didn't find out till later it was a 77. As for plans...I may just work it over this winter...I'm not sure yet:cheer:

Post edited by: ten6, at: 2007/09/12 22:13
Michigan City, Indiana
Firefighter MCFD IAFF Local #475
(3) KZ650s (1) 1996 Vulcan 1500A (1) 1978 KZ1000 (1) 1986 Yamaha Radian 600
2000 Dodge Ram 4x4
1960 Chevy Bel-Air

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Re: Another steal on a KZ650 with pictures

12 Sep 2007 20:04
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Very nice find indeed.

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