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08 Jun 2009 17:52 #297404
by millerdg
If it still won't move, get a bigger hammer...
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Howdy from Weatherford Texas! My name is Danny Miller and though I'm new to this forum, I'm not new to classic bike restoration and ownership. I'm an aeronautical engineer who has been riding off and on for since I was 8. I've just purchased a '76 KZ900 project bike and hope to get some advice and directions from the experts here.
My last restoration was a 100 point effort on a '75 Honda CB550 K1. I hope to restore my KZ900 to approximately the same condition. I'm 56 and have been a Honda man until a couple of years ago. I ride a triked '08 Suzuki Burgman 650 maxi-scooter now due to an existing medical condition from a motorcycle accident in the late '60s that severely damaged my left leg. The scooter is necessary due to the step-through design and desire to keep riding no matter what. Though I can't ride a traditional motorcycle, I do love to restore them and I've always had a week spot for Kawasaki bikes. So, here I am with my '76 KZ900... and I'm very glad to be here!
My last restoration was a 100 point effort on a '75 Honda CB550 K1. I hope to restore my KZ900 to approximately the same condition. I'm 56 and have been a Honda man until a couple of years ago. I ride a triked '08 Suzuki Burgman 650 maxi-scooter now due to an existing medical condition from a motorcycle accident in the late '60s that severely damaged my left leg. The scooter is necessary due to the step-through design and desire to keep riding no matter what. Though I can't ride a traditional motorcycle, I do love to restore them and I've always had a week spot for Kawasaki bikes. So, here I am with my '76 KZ900... and I'm very glad to be here!
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08 Jun 2009 18:20 #297437
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Michael
Victoria, Texas
1982 GPz750
1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A
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Welcome aboard ... from another Texan.
Michael
Victoria, Texas
1982 GPz750
1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A
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08 Jun 2009 18:26 #297443
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Howdy friend ! Welcome aboard. Plenty of misinformation round these parts. Weatherford.......I'm on the eastern side of Dallas. Looks like were neighbors.
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08 Jun 2009 18:30 #297450
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Tom
Holland, MI
1980 KZ550 ELR
2011 Concours14
2017 KX450 [/color]
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Glad to have you here! I can't wait some pics of your project in motion!
Tom
Holland, MI
1980 KZ550 ELR
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2017 KX450 [/color]
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08 Jun 2009 19:02 #297467
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77 KZ650 C1 with ZX7 forks, GPZ mono rear, wider 18 police wheels and Yoshimura motor.
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Welcome to KZR and pix are mandatory.
Mark
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77 KZ650 C1 with ZX7 forks, GPZ mono rear, wider 18 police wheels and Yoshimura motor.
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08 Jun 2009 19:12 #297471
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1976 KZ900
2003 ZX12R
2007 FZ1000
2004 ninja 250R for wife
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yeah yeah..welcome...some times folks take a funny veiw of the three wheel design as being strayed from a true bike...but once i got to thinking about how some folks can keep riding even when they have a special circumstance...then it makes pefect sense for folks to really design good three wheel rides.....pics would be great...i got a 76 900 too and i dig it...welcome...see not guys from texas are wacky...:laugh:
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2003 ZX12R
2007 FZ1000
2004 ninja 250R for wife
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08 Jun 2009 19:30 #297482
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73 Kawasaki Z1
07 HD CVO Ultra Classic
82 Suzuki GS 1100
74 Yamaha RD 350 (My two stroke toy)
77 Kawasaki KZ 650B-1 (My putt around bike)
80 Indian Moped (My American Iron)
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75 Suzuki GT550
74 GT 380
79 RD 400 Daytona Special
72 Honda CL 175
74 Honda QA 50
Tampa FL
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Welcome to KZR. You sir are an inspiration to all. I admire the ride what I can as long as Im riding attitude. Some people are a little nutty at times but have a wealth of knowledge for these old bikes. Once again Welcome
73 Kawasaki Z1
07 HD CVO Ultra Classic
82 Suzuki GS 1100
74 Yamaha RD 350 (My two stroke toy)
77 Kawasaki KZ 650B-1 (My putt around bike)
80 Indian Moped (My American Iron)
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Long Gone
75 Suzuki GT550
74 GT 380
79 RD 400 Daytona Special
72 Honda CL 175
74 Honda QA 50
Tampa FL
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08 Jun 2009 20:19 #297503
by millerdg
If it still won't move, get a bigger hammer...
Replied by millerdg on topic Hi all
Wow! Thanks folks for the warm welcome! Glad to see some of my Tejas neighbors here. I do plan on posting pictures as soon as there's something to see.
I would like to clarify that my Suzuki trike is the "training wheels" variety and not the usual three wheel variety. But hey, I'm back to riding and for a man who is mobility impaired, it's a godsend regardless of how many wheels it has. Otherwise, I'd still be watching you fine folks have all the fun while I sat on the curb wishing I could join in.
Anyway, I'm glad to now be a part of this forum!
I would like to clarify that my Suzuki trike is the "training wheels" variety and not the usual three wheel variety. But hey, I'm back to riding and for a man who is mobility impaired, it's a godsend regardless of how many wheels it has. Otherwise, I'd still be watching you fine folks have all the fun while I sat on the curb wishing I could join in.
Anyway, I'm glad to now be a part of this forum!
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