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27 Aug 2007 14:35 #166686
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T.J. in Huntsville, Alabama
1983 KZ1100-A3, 1974 Honda CB550-4
Previous bikes: CB100, TS125, CB175, KZ400, CB500-4
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Greetings from Huntsville, Alabama. Last week I won a really nice bone-stock '83 KZ1100 shaftie on ebay, item 140148062730. Picked it up on Saturday in Tenn. with only 8700 miles on it. Took it out for a leisurely spin on Sunday, now it has almost 8900.
It's my first big bike and my first bike with shaft drive. The power is most impressive; the acceleration through the gears is effortless. Handling is also very impressive; I was NOT expecting this big of a bike to be this nimble in the curves. I LOVE my new toy!
It's my first big bike and my first bike with shaft drive. The power is most impressive; the acceleration through the gears is effortless. Handling is also very impressive; I was NOT expecting this big of a bike to be this nimble in the curves. I LOVE my new toy!
T.J. in Huntsville, Alabama
1983 KZ1100-A3, 1974 Honda CB550-4
Previous bikes: CB100, TS125, CB175, KZ400, CB500-4
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27 Aug 2007 19:34 #166767
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Rob
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Need a key for your Kawasaki? PM me
1978 KZ650 C2, 130K kms, Delkevic ex, EI, CVK32, PMC easy clutch, ATK fork brace, steering damper, braced swingarm, 18" Z1R front wheel.
2000 ZRX1100
2011 Ninja 250R
2005 z750s
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Rob
CANADA
Need a key for your Kawasaki? PM me
1978 KZ650 C2, 130K kms, Delkevic ex, EI, CVK32, PMC easy clutch, ATK fork brace, steering damper, braced swingarm, 18" Z1R front wheel.
2000 ZRX1100
2011 Ninja 250R
2005 z750s
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29 Aug 2007 20:33 #167284
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Anaheim CA
1999 KZ 100P
1974 Z1 900 Project
1977 (2) KZ 650 projects
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Welcome aboard! Nice ride!
Anaheim CA
1999 KZ 100P
1974 Z1 900 Project
1977 (2) KZ 650 projects
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30 Aug 2007 04:16 #167314
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Michael
Victoria, Texas
1982 GPz750
1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A
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Welcome aboard...you'll continue to enjoy your big Kaw...but don't sell both your CB's...keep one...they are pretty cool too.
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Michael
Victoria, Texas
1982 GPz750
1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A
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30 Aug 2007 05:38 #167324
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Replied by Hawk_77336 on topic Hello from the Rocket City
Welcome aboard tjhiggin, I agree with Mcdroid I would keep one of them, I had a 650 Nighthawk I sold when I got my 05 Warrior and man I miss that bike . Now I have the KZ 650 project to help me forget about my other 650 :lol:
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31 Aug 2007 18:31 #167640
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Are you going to take it on the Trail opf Tears ride? I'm thinking of coming up. I'm in Centreville in the center of the state. Welcome aboard.
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04 Sep 2007 09:46 #168447
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T.J. in Huntsville, Alabama
1983 KZ1100-A3, 1974 Honda CB550-4
Previous bikes: CB100, TS125, CB175, KZ400, CB500-4
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I have no plans to participate in the Trail Of Tears ride. That is not my idea of a fun ride. I'd rather be out in the countryside on a twisty road.
One of these days I want to go to the bike races at the Barber Motorsports track. There is a race on the 22nd but I can't make it that weekend. Next year for sure.
One of these days I want to go to the bike races at the Barber Motorsports track. There is a race on the 22nd but I can't make it that weekend. Next year for sure.
T.J. in Huntsville, Alabama
1983 KZ1100-A3, 1974 Honda CB550-4
Previous bikes: CB100, TS125, CB175, KZ400, CB500-4
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