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08 Aug 2009 11:50 #312421
by richellist1
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Hey all. Stumbled on this wonderful site by accident from a yahoo newsgroup. My bike is a 1973 Kawasaki Z1. Build date 9/72 z1f-884. i bought this bike in 1986 saving it from a dusty shed for $400. I rode it on a regular basis until 2003. after not riding it for a few months the batt went dead, carbs gummed up and slides started sticking.
I got sidetracked with other toys, dirt bikes, jets ski,
boat etc... my trusty kaw sits in the corner of the garage waiting for my attention. Lately i've been toying with the idea of bringing her back to life once again. I'm a ford senior master technician and have the mechanical skills but am going to rely on info from this site especially the carb section. She will need at least new tires, fork seals, oil change, front pads, tank flush, batt and carb work. My bike is stock except for pipe, bars, paint and turn signals. Wish me luck.
I got sidetracked with other toys, dirt bikes, jets ski,
boat etc... my trusty kaw sits in the corner of the garage waiting for my attention. Lately i've been toying with the idea of bringing her back to life once again. I'm a ford senior master technician and have the mechanical skills but am going to rely on info from this site especially the carb section. She will need at least new tires, fork seals, oil change, front pads, tank flush, batt and carb work. My bike is stock except for pipe, bars, paint and turn signals. Wish me luck.
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08 Aug 2009 11:55 #312422
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oh yeah, i forgot to mention. my bike in high school was what my friends called my mini z1, a 1976 kz400. so I've been a kawi rider since 76
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08 Aug 2009 12:23 #312425
by TerryK
1977 KZ1000
GSXR swingarm and rear brake
WM6 rear Akront rim
Wiseco 1075c pistons
33 smoothbores
stage 3 Web Cams
Head porting
Dyna S ignition
Lockhart oil cooler
Wiseco header
1980 Z1R drag bike
1200cc
38 Flatslides, .
500' cams
7" slick
Dyan 4000 SP ignition
etc
Ontario, Canada
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Nice looking sled. Good luck bringing her back to life. Welcome aboard!
1977 KZ1000
GSXR swingarm and rear brake
WM6 rear Akront rim
Wiseco 1075c pistons
33 smoothbores
stage 3 Web Cams
Head porting
Dyna S ignition
Lockhart oil cooler
Wiseco header
1980 Z1R drag bike
1200cc
38 Flatslides, .
500' cams
7" slick
Dyan 4000 SP ignition
etc
Ontario, Canada
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08 Aug 2009 14:53 #312449
by MFolks
1982 GPZ1100 B2
General Dynamics/Convair 1983-1993
GLCM BGM-109 Tomahawk, AGM-129A Advanced Cruise Missile (ACM)
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Don't forget new brake lines,and brake fluid.
1982 GPZ1100 B2
General Dynamics/Convair 1983-1993
GLCM BGM-109 Tomahawk, AGM-129A Advanced Cruise Missile (ACM)
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08 Aug 2009 15:37 #312461
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Still recovering,some days are better than others.
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welcome to z-jungle!
Still recovering,some days are better than others.
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08 Aug 2009 16:15 #312468
by 531blackbanshee
skiatook,oklahoma 1980 z1r,1978 kz 1000 z1r x 3,
1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!
billybiltit.blogspot.com/
www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/325862-triple-tree-custom-work
kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/294594-frame-bracing?limitstart=0
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welcome looking forward to seeing your bike come back to life,look through the projects section and you will find some inspiration.
leon holmes
leon holmes
skiatook,oklahoma 1980 z1r,1978 kz 1000 z1r x 3,
1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!
billybiltit.blogspot.com/
www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/325862-triple-tree-custom-work
kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/294594-frame-bracing?limitstart=0
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08 Aug 2009 17:06 #312480
by Kawickrice
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)
1
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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Welcome to KZR,
You came to the right place. There are plenty of people with the knowlege you will be seeking. Great deal for $400 way back when.
You came to the right place. There are plenty of people with the knowlege you will be seeking. Great deal for $400 way back when.
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)
1
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 Aug 2009 22:25 #312586
by Mark Wing
Jesus loves you Everyone else thinks your an ***
77 KZ650 C1 with ZX7 forks, GPZ mono rear, wider 18 police wheels and Yoshimura motor.
Yorba Linda Cal.
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Welcome to KZR, nice score for $400. You came to the right site, lots of people that know their s#!t around here. Looking forward to progress pics.
Mark
Mark
Jesus loves you Everyone else thinks your an ***
77 KZ650 C1 with ZX7 forks, GPZ mono rear, wider 18 police wheels and Yoshimura motor.
Yorba Linda Cal.
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09 Aug 2009 04:13 #312629
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Michael
Victoria, Texas
1982 GPz750
1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A
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Welcome Richellist1! Sweet...an early numbered Z1...you have a treasure...if you ever get tired of that scooter, you'll have no trouble finding a new home for her.
Michael
Victoria, Texas
1982 GPz750
1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A
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09 Aug 2009 06:51 #312646
by trianglelaguna
1976 KZ900
2003 ZX12R
2007 FZ1000
2004 ninja 250R for wife
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welcome...nice.... just clean the jets out......flush the tank quick...battery and cup or two a gas and start her up.....much more fun ...fixing a bike that runs for me..cause i can take little loops between work to confirm the work ,worked....anyway......low number 73 z-1.....best bike ever built....good for you........craig
1976 KZ900
2003 ZX12R
2007 FZ1000
2004 ninja 250R for wife
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