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Hello From Arizona, 1979 KZ650SR
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16 Jan 2010 15:45 - 16 Jan 2010 15:48 #343139
by AZ650SR
1979 KZ650SR
2007 Vulcan 900 Classic
Hello From Arizona, 1979 KZ650SR was created by AZ650SR
Hello everyone,
New to this forum, I'm an old guy (54) that started riding 3 years ago. Never had a chance to own/ride one of the classic KZ's. I finally found a 1979 KZ650SR with 37,000 miles on it that was worth purchasing. The bike is fairly complete but missing the turn signal lights and some other small stuff. It's not running right now as the tank has some rust that needs attention along with the front master brake cylinder then it should be ready for a test run. Looking forward to getting to know this forum and its members.
New to this forum, I'm an old guy (54) that started riding 3 years ago. Never had a chance to own/ride one of the classic KZ's. I finally found a 1979 KZ650SR with 37,000 miles on it that was worth purchasing. The bike is fairly complete but missing the turn signal lights and some other small stuff. It's not running right now as the tank has some rust that needs attention along with the front master brake cylinder then it should be ready for a test run. Looking forward to getting to know this forum and its members.
1979 KZ650SR
2007 Vulcan 900 Classic
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16 Jan 2010 16:23 #343146
by 650ed
1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)
Replied by 650ed on topic Hello From Arizona, 1979 KZ650SR
Welcome aboard; nice looking bike. I'm sure you'll love it once you get everything shipshape. BTW, at 54, you are not an old guy. Ed
1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)
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16 Jan 2010 17:19 #343148
by Galactica
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76 KZ900
Replied by Galactica on topic Hello From Arizona, 1979 KZ650SR
I'm 52. Started riding last April after a 30 year hiatus. Sold my 74 CB750 in 79. Always wanted a KZ900. Now I have one. Feel like I'm 20 again.
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16 Jan 2010 18:30 #343151
by Iron Duke
1982 KZ550 LTD C-3
1979 XS1100 F Yamaha
Replied by Iron Duke on topic Hello From Arizona, 1979 KZ650SR
Welcome AZ650, these Kawi's are Great,(lotta)Fun bikes, know you'll enjoy yourself, And your only as old as you feel (I was born 18 months after the bombing of Pearl Harbor) I feel 20 everytime I get in the saddle,stopped riding in 69, didn't start riding again for39 years,love the ride! regards Duke
1982 KZ550 LTD C-3
1979 XS1100 F Yamaha
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17 Jan 2010 06:45 #343194
by Bluemeanie
1980 KZ650F1, Bought new out the door for $2,162.98!
Replied by Bluemeanie on topic Hello From Arizona, 1979 KZ650SR
You'll love that little 650! I've owned my 650 for 30 years and at 56yo I feel 20 something when I get out there and wind her up! Have fun! Oh yea, and welcome to KZR!!!
1980 KZ650F1, Bought new out the door for $2,162.98!
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17 Jan 2010 06:58 #343195
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Michael
Victoria, Texas
1982 GPz750
1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A
Replied by Mcdroid on topic Hello From Arizona, 1979 KZ650SR
Welcome AZ650SR...jeez, aren't a bunch of pathetic old farts... :laugh:
Michael
Victoria, Texas
1982 GPz750
1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A
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17 Jan 2010 08:23 #343208
by bill_wilcox100
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 Hello From Arizona, 1979 KZ650SR
Welcome to the KZR Nation there young feller. Great to have you here and great to have another KZ650 and in RED too... and in such good shape already.
Buckle in tightly as your are about to experence a sudden accelleration in knowledge, skills and confidence in all things that concern your KZ. You will get this machine to run equal to or better than factory output... just follow the trail that other members have blazed and you will be saving both time and money... and there never seems to be enough of either.
Best of success.
Bill
Buckle in tightly as your are about to experence a sudden accelleration in knowledge, skills and confidence in all things that concern your KZ. You will get this machine to run equal to or better than factory output... just follow the trail that other members have blazed and you will be saving both time and money... and there never seems to be enough of either.
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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17 Jan 2010 08:48 #343211
by Old Man Rock
1976 KZ900-A4
MTC 1075cc.
Camshafts: Kawi GPZ-1100 .375 lift
Head: P&P via Larry Cavanaugh
ZX636 suspension
MIKUNI, RS-34'S...
Kerker 4-1, 1.5" comp baffle.
Dyna-S E.I.
Earls 10 row Oil Cooler
Acewell 2802 Series Speedo/Tach
Innovate LC1 Wideband 02 AFR meter
Phoenix, Az
Replied by Old Man Rock on topic Hello From Arizona, 1979 KZ650SR
Well welcome neighbor....
I'm in Glendale, so we'll have to hook up sometime...
When your KZ is ready, go for a ride...
PM me your e-mail address and I'll add you to the cc listing when we go for group rides if your interested...
Dave "OMR"
BTW... That old girl is purdy!
I'm in Glendale, so we'll have to hook up sometime...
When your KZ is ready, go for a ride...
PM me your e-mail address and I'll add you to the cc listing when we go for group rides if your interested...
Dave "OMR"
BTW... That old girl is purdy!
1976 KZ900-A4
MTC 1075cc.
Camshafts: Kawi GPZ-1100 .375 lift
Head: P&P via Larry Cavanaugh
ZX636 suspension
MIKUNI, RS-34'S...
Kerker 4-1, 1.5" comp baffle.
Dyna-S E.I.
Earls 10 row Oil Cooler
Acewell 2802 Series Speedo/Tach
Innovate LC1 Wideband 02 AFR meter
Phoenix, Az
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17 Jan 2010 09:02 #343214
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)
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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
Replied by Kawickrice on topic Hello From Arizona, 1979 KZ650SR
Welcome to KZR Nice bike you got there. By the way our bikes might be old but we are just big kids that still ride bikes
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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17 Jan 2010 18:26 #343288
by gane
[img][/img] 1977 KZ1000A1
Replied by gane on topic Hello From Arizona, 1979 KZ650SR
AZ, Welcome. Nice bike, I've always felt the CSR had the most attractive tank of the 650's.. PLEASE, do all you can to retain it's OE paint. If rust is moderate, Yamaha offers a "treatment" kit which in light rust situations, removes rust w/out need for coating. there are many opts, And you must be the judge, Whatever your' choice, a quality in-line filter, and Thorough carb clean is in order. wish you many happy miles.G
[img][/img] 1977 KZ1000A1
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17 Jan 2010 18:32 #343290
by trianglelaguna
1976 KZ900
2003 ZX12R
2007 FZ1000
2004 ninja 250R for wife
Replied by trianglelaguna on topic Hello From Arizona, 1979 KZ650SR
welcome.....i had one of those in the 80's and we found a same era kz/ltd 750 motor and they drop right in....the thing looked exact as yours and would pop little power only wheelies...cool bike...those are nice stable bikes and it will be a great ride for you ,without giving you any suprises as you settle in.....welcome craig
1976 KZ900
2003 ZX12R
2007 FZ1000
2004 ninja 250R for wife
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17 Jan 2010 19:07 #343295
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Rob
CANADA
Need a key for your Kawasaki? PM me
1978 KZ650 C2, 130K kms, Delkevic ex, EI, CVK32, PMC easy clutch, ATK fork brace, steering damper, braced swingarm, 18" Z1R front wheel.
2000 ZRX1100
2011 Ninja 250R
2005 z750s
Replied by rstnick on topic Hello From Arizona, 1979 KZ650SR
Welcome.
Nice 650 you found yourself.
Post up a picture of your Vulcan as well.
Love to see it.
Nice 650 you found yourself.
Post up a picture of your Vulcan as well.
Love to see it.
Rob
CANADA
Need a key for your Kawasaki? PM me
1978 KZ650 C2, 130K kms, Delkevic ex, EI, CVK32, PMC easy clutch, ATK fork brace, steering damper, braced swingarm, 18" Z1R front wheel.
2000 ZRX1100
2011 Ninja 250R
2005 z750s
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