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I bought my 1980 KZ 1000 E2 Shaft a few months ago and have been lurking around here since then. I decided it was finally time to get a little more involved (i.e. I wanted to ask a question and felt that I should introduce myself first). Don't worry, the question will be placed in the proper technical forum!
Looks like there are a lot of great people around here, and a wealth of knowledge. I'm looking forward to being part of the community. I love the 80's power cruisers (previous bike was a 1987 Honda Magna).
Be safe out there!
I'll attach a picture of my baby...
1980 KZ 1000 E2 Shaft
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Michael
Victoria, Texas
1982 GPz750
1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A
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*1980 Z1-R (current))
*1978 KZ1000 LTD w/ Z1-R frnt end (sold)
*1977 KZ650 B1 (sold)
Los Angeles, CA
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1980 KZ 1000 E2 Shaft
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My friend just laid mine down and scratched up my one year old exhaust though. Don't think it had been down til that.
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I may look into the 4 into 1, but I'm holding off for now. It runs really well, and I know if I go poking around in the carbs I might end up spending the next 4 months trying to get it running right again.
I've found it is best to obtain some sort of collateral before letting someone ride my bike (keys to their vehicle or title to their home, maybe both). But I guess everyone has to start riding somewhere, and that usually means on someone else’s bike. I almost crashed my friend’s bike once when I was first learning to ride (still not sure how I didn’t, probably blind luck).
1980 KZ 1000 E2 Shaft
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I did not do the carbs myself. I had a local guy do them, I have worked on muscle cars but really don't know a thing about tuning bikes.
Im trying to decide if I should sell mine or tear it apart and rebuild the thing now. I want one with an extended swing arm and everything but I also like this shaft drive. I may need two bikes.
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Im trying to decide if I should sell mine or tear it apart and rebuild the thing now. I want one with an extended swing arm and everything but I also like this shaft drive. I may need two bikes.
Don't we all?
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Anyway, welcome and good luck with whatever mods you do.
The Kaw List:
Current: 79 KZ1000 A3 MKII, 78 KZ1000 A2, 78 KZ1000 Z1-R, 78 KZ650 SR, 80 KE175
Former: 03 KLX400SR, 99 ZRX1000, 82 KZ750 LTD, 80 KZ1000 A4 MKII, 80 KZ1000 LTD, 78 KZ1000 A2, 74 H-2 750 Triple, 78 KL250
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