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01 Jul 2009 11:08 #303624
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Hi, my name is John. I live in Kansas City Kansas. I'm mid 50ish and work at the USPS as a mechanic. Currently I own an '87 Concours, a '79 KZ750B, a '79 Yamaha XS750F, and a '74 BMW R90/6. The Yamaha and the Beemer are long term projects, the Connie is my goto bike, and I just brought home the KZ750.
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01 Jul 2009 11:16 #303626
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1977 KZ650-B1 (Stock)
Upgrades:
- Dyna S Electronic Ignition (DS2-2)
- Dyna 3 Ohm Coils (DC1-1)
- Coil Repowering Mod
- Progressive Springs Front & Rear
- Saddlemen Seat Cover
- New Metallic Red Re-Paint & Repro Badges.
Montreal, Canada
Replied by bill_wilcox100 on topic Howdy KZ750B
Welcome to the KZR nation. Great to have you here (you are in the right place). Like your toys.
We'll need pics of your herd and your shop.
Best of success.
Bill
We'll need pics of your herd and your shop.
Best of success.
Bill
1977 KZ650-B1 (Stock)
Upgrades:
- Dyna S Electronic Ignition (DS2-2)
- Dyna 3 Ohm Coils (DC1-1)
- Coil Repowering Mod
- Progressive Springs Front & Rear
- Saddlemen Seat Cover
- New Metallic Red Re-Paint & Repro Badges.
Montreal, Canada
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01 Jul 2009 11:55 #303630
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Michael
Victoria, Texas
1982 GPz750
1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A
Replied by Mcdroid on topic Howdy KZ750B
Hey John...the 750B looks to be in failrly nice shape..nice find...and welcome to KZR
Michael
Victoria, Texas
1982 GPz750
1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A
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01 Jul 2009 12:36 #303635
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1982 KZ550 LTD C-3
1979 XS1100 F Yamaha
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Welcome to the world of KZ, nice score on the 750, these kaws are a great ride bike sure you won't be disapointed in your investment. regards Duke
1982 KZ550 LTD C-3
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01 Jul 2009 12:52 #303637
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Yea it looks ok, and that's the thing you got to watch out for. The tires are all dry rotted, which leads to the sprockets and chain, which are wasted. Those rims aren't right either. I think that should be an 18 inch on the rear.
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01 Jul 2009 14:43 #303655
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Hi John, welcome to the site. Loads of good stuff on here so keep dropping in. Ive also got a 750b1 & Im looking forward to getting it back on the road. Your rear shocks raise the rear-end nicely, what make are they ??
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09 Jul 2009 10:38 #305654
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The rear shocks are marked 91 ZR550. Bike Bandit shows the same part no. for the 90 - 92 ZR 550 and 750. The springs in the front forks are not the same length. Ordering a set of Progressive from D Kirk. Sprockets and chain still not in.
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16 Jul 2009 03:37 #307321
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All righty then, I've changed out the rear wheel for a spoke unit, new tires, sprockets and chain, Progressive springs and fork oil in the forks. I rode it around the block a couple of times. In the morning I'm going to get some Seafoam in the gas and go for a long ride.
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16 Jul 2009 21:00 #307497
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1977 KZ650-B1 (Stock)
Upgrades:
- Dyna S Electronic Ignition (DS2-2)
- Dyna 3 Ohm Coils (DC1-1)
- Coil Repowering Mod
- Progressive Springs Front & Rear
- Saddlemen Seat Cover
- New Metallic Red Re-Paint & Repro Badges.
Montreal, Canada
Replied by bill_wilcox100 on topic Howdy KZ750B
Looking good! Keep us in the loop.
Best of success.
Bill
Best of success.
Bill
1977 KZ650-B1 (Stock)
Upgrades:
- Dyna S Electronic Ignition (DS2-2)
- Dyna 3 Ohm Coils (DC1-1)
- Coil Repowering Mod
- Progressive Springs Front & Rear
- Saddlemen Seat Cover
- New Metallic Red Re-Paint & Repro Badges.
Montreal, Canada
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05 Sep 2009 11:06 #319282
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Well what's cooking. I have kept plugging away on the KZ750B and it's starting to turn into a very nice bike. You can look
here
to see the progress I've made.
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