Hey all, Rebuilding a '79 650 SR

Hey everyone, Im MadJoe and my dad has an old '79 650 SR out in the barn. Unfortunatly, dad left a kickstand down on a turn and busted the gauges and bent the bars. Since after (1989 I think), it has been in our barn. Dad drained the fluids, and put oil on top of the cylinders. It still rotates freely and I'm tired of my 14.5 mpg explorer. So my project this summer is to get it up and running. New tires, gauges, chain, rebuilding the carbs, the works. I have a lot of car knowledge and mechanic ability, but not much on bikes. This forum is the best thing I have found yet. Maybe one day I will get a post on the rebuild running. Until then, Later

-MadJoe

Welxome to the site, lots of KZer's here to help. Get a factory service manual off eBay or someplace and you shouldn't have any trouble. We like pix too, no matter how it looks.
Mark

Welcome, Joe.

I have a '79 SR and I'm rebuilding a '78 SR for a friend. For new parts Z1 Enterprises and Ron Ayers Motorsports have treated me well. For some stuff eBay will be a good resource.

Once you get it going, you'll be in for a treat!

Welcome to the forum. We have a '79 SR too and we really enjoy it. This forum is great and I have found it very useful. Lot's of very knowledgeble folks here.
Good luck on your project.

Welcome Joe.

Great bikes the KZs. You will have a great time on her when she's ready to ride.
Have fun and ride safely.

welcome to z-jungle;)

Welcome to the site.

The KZ650 is great machine. You're in for a good time. As for the tough times... lots of sharp people here to get you through. Plan for a great summer.

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Post edited by: bill_wilcox100, at: 2007/04/02 14:42