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- cutmesomeslackjk
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i own a 1976 kz 900 that was left to me when my dad passed away. I ride dirt bikes/fourwheelers all of the time but this was the very first motorcycle i had ever drove. here is whats done to it.
4 in. extended swingarm
4 into 1 header w/ megaphone
its right at 1200cc with the 900 bottom end
gears in tranny cut
everything in head is brand new
used to have nitrous on it but its gone now
it will break traction in 3rd
but i think i am going to sell it to help out my mom
but the good news it i am getting another bike
before my dad passed away he found a 1981 gs1100g that was in perfect shape and had new tires and accell coils on it but it would not start. he bought the bike for $400 (had title too). well my dad only paid the guy $100 for the bike and was going to finish paying him later on. well after my dad passed the bike just sat in my garage and i never herd anything from the guy. almost a year later i found the guys phone number and called him and told him i could probably sell the bike for him and he told my that if i could sell the bike for 500 he would give me another motorcycle. well i got the bike running sold it for $700 so i got to keep $200. and the bike he is giving me is a 1980 kz 1000 that used to belong to my dad it had a 1974 z1 motor on it, 1075cc kit in it, 4 into 1 header, brand new carbs, fresh paint (candy apple red, everything in head is brand new....and its just setting in his barn because one of the mechanics that was working on it stripped a bolt in the head and quit on it. :blink:
i still need to go pick it up but i will post some pics when i do.
im hoping i can get some help on here when i work on it.
(how to get it in time, extending the swingarm, and makeing a new seat for it. (It has the huge king and queen seat on it.))
i would really appreciate it
sorry this was kind of long
but i thought it would be good to explain things
Im glad to be a part of this site because i have read alot of the forms and you all seem like really nice people who could help me
thanks Chris
1980 kz 1000
with a 1974 z1 900 on it
electronic ignition from 1980
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Sorry to hear about your Dad.A lot of history there,eh.
Welcome to KZrider!
And as far as getting help?...you've come to the right place.
There's a TON of info here,and the members are glad to help.
So get that KZ,and post away!
1977 KZ1000 A-1
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Still recovering,some days are better than others.
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welcome to z-jungle! thats a nice looking 900 your dad built!if theres any way you could possibly hold on to it i would,years from now youll still have it to remember him by;)
I was thinking the same thing.
But I see that you're thinking of selling it to help out your Mom...now THAT'S a tough call.:dry:
Either way...you should be proud.
1977 KZ1000 A-1
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Like Sandy and Plummen said, you've found the right place. Sounds like you already have a pretty good understanding of these bikes. The guys here will have you up and running in no time! Good luck!
81 KZ750E2(project), 81 KZ750E2(parts donor), 87 BMW K 75C - got it runnin, didn't care for it, holding for family member, 79 CB650(project) Nomad 1700, VStar 950
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and yes i do have a realy good understanding of these bikes and just about anything else with wheels. But there are somethings i have never did.
I think i am going to try and pick up the bike this weekend if its not raining.
1980 kz 1000
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electronic ignition from 1980
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We want a full report...and pics!:woohoo:
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1980 kz 1000
with a 1974 z1 900 on it
electronic ignition from 1980
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Rathdrum Idaho
1971 Kawasaki g3ss
1972 Yamaha R5 350
1965 Suzuki Hillbilly
1964 Yamaha 125
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- Brought to you today by the letters K and Z.
Best wishes!!!
Abbie
KZ is Japanese for COOL!!!
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