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hi everyone! new 1980 kz750 ltd owner in chicago
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Andy
Akron, Ohio
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84 GPZ1100
79 KZ 1000 LTD
78 KZ 1000 A2
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76 KZ 900 The definition of a barn find
76 KZ 900-Sold gone to Denmark
KZ 750 times 3, KZ 650 times 8 Sold 1 down to 7
KZ 550 times 2 80 440LTD-Sold
81 CSR 305-Sold 81 Yamaha XS650 Special
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Michael
Victoria, Texas
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1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A
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I live in Chicago to on the far south east side. I had an 82 750 3 years ago and sold it so I could get a new big street cruiser. I bought an 82 KZ1000 last year instead. Much more fun and you would be surprised the looks the KZ's get around the city. Never had any breakdowns or major problems with either bike. I know what you mean about the crappy weather we been having. These bikes are pretty bullet proof. I would just make sure your battery is strong and fairly new. When I got my 1000 it was in great shape but the new battery was trash because the previous owner never filled it the right way. It gave me tons of problems starting when cold over the winter. I replaced the battery and the bike runs great and starts right up.
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As for the backrest ... well Ebay is the first place to look.
I got tired of looking so I just fabricated my own sissy bar and side plates.
Hello from Sunny Mansfield, Ohio
1980 KZ750H1 LTD
1981 KZ750H2 LTD
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That is a very clean looking Ltd you have. Enjoy!
Nate
Nates vintage bike axiom: Riding is the reward for time spent wrenching.
Murphys corollary: Wrenching is the result of time spent riding.
1979 KZ650 (Complete!)
1979 KZ650 SR (Sold!)
1979 KL250 (For sale)
1994 Bayou 400 (four wheel peel )
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these bikes are beautiful!
I concur!
Of all the Japanese UJMs of the late '70s/early '80s, none catch my eye more than a Kawasaki KZ. To me they are just "right" and are the best looking bikes this side of a Triumph or Norton of the '60s and early '70s.
It's interesting the way a motorcycle can grab your attention, kind of like a fine woman.
Nate
Nates vintage bike axiom: Riding is the reward for time spent wrenching.
Murphys corollary: Wrenching is the result of time spent riding.
1979 KZ650 (Complete!)
1979 KZ650 SR (Sold!)
1979 KL250 (For sale)
1994 Bayou 400 (four wheel peel )
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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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