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05 Jun 2008 09:33 #218096
by LeeLewis7
Chattanooga, TN
1984 KZ1000 P3 (Blue Shift)
kzrider.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&...8353&catid=11#218353
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Longtime lurker's first post. Many thanks to the regulars here whose expert advice is generously provided. More times than I can recall a topic search will produce exactly the bit of wisdom needed.
Much wisdom was needed, too, after talking my brother out of a basket-case '84 KZP he had tucked away in a dark corner. Bought by a friend of his at auction, the ex-Atlanta PD patrol bike had spent a neglected ~15 yrs awaiting resurrection. I spent a fast and furious 2 months making it ride-able for a fall '06 trip to the Smoky Mountains. Many problems had to be deferred in the interest of time & money limitations.
Now I'm well into a proper restoration. Disassembly is complete, with engine teardown pending. Many decisions still to be made and problems to be overcome.
I'll try to post progress pics as I can and share any valuable tips or resources discovered (All in the appropriate forum, of course).
Much wisdom was needed, too, after talking my brother out of a basket-case '84 KZP he had tucked away in a dark corner. Bought by a friend of his at auction, the ex-Atlanta PD patrol bike had spent a neglected ~15 yrs awaiting resurrection. I spent a fast and furious 2 months making it ride-able for a fall '06 trip to the Smoky Mountains. Many problems had to be deferred in the interest of time & money limitations.
Now I'm well into a proper restoration. Disassembly is complete, with engine teardown pending. Many decisions still to be made and problems to be overcome.
I'll try to post progress pics as I can and share any valuable tips or resources discovered (All in the appropriate forum, of course).
Chattanooga, TN
1984 KZ1000 P3 (Blue Shift)
kzrider.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&...8353&catid=11#218353
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05 Jun 2008 09:35 #218097
by LeeLewis7
Chattanooga, TN
1984 KZ1000 P3 (Blue Shift)
kzrider.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&...8353&catid=11#218353
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Chattanooga, TN
1984 KZ1000 P3 (Blue Shift)
kzrider.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&...8353&catid=11#218353
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05 Jun 2008 13:13 #218135
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77 KZ 650 C1.
77 KZ 650 C1.
Crashed-Repaired, Pods, Kerker pipe, re-wired core bundle, lamp upgraded, homemade rectifier, solid state regulator , Dyna-s ignition, repainted, slightly modified, year-round commuter
Honda Metro 85 mpg Scooter. Dont laugh I will throw it at you
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Dude, you will need to do something about your short legs...
Well done on the tear-down, thanks for the Pics too!
Well done on the tear-down, thanks for the Pics too!
77 KZ 650 C1.
77 KZ 650 C1.
Crashed-Repaired, Pods, Kerker pipe, re-wired core bundle, lamp upgraded, homemade rectifier, solid state regulator , Dyna-s ignition, repainted, slightly modified, year-round commuter
Honda Metro 85 mpg Scooter. Dont laugh I will throw it at you
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05 Jun 2008 14:45 #218162
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'76 KZ900 LTD (Blaze)
'96 Voyager XII (Dark Star)
'79 KZ650 Cafe Project (Dirty Kurt)
Greensboro, NC
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"Proper" restoration... no kiddin!
Wish I had the guts/time/patience to do a frame-up resto on mine. Maybe one day...
Welcome to the site, and thanks for sharing!
Wish I had the guts/time/patience to do a frame-up resto on mine. Maybe one day...
Welcome to the site, and thanks for sharing!
'76 KZ900 LTD (Blaze)
'96 Voyager XII (Dark Star)
'79 KZ650 Cafe Project (Dirty Kurt)
Greensboro, NC
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