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15 Feb 2010 19:14 #348547
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1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)
Replied by 650ed on topic Hello
Eric, welcome aboard! That bike is a beauty. I wouldn't change anything about it. I do recommend you get the Kawasaki factory service manual for your year/model; they are generally available on eBay (let us know if you have a problem finding one, we can help.) AFTER you get the manual you should change the oil and filter and other fluids (such as fork oil & brake fluid) and adjust normal maintenance items as described in the manual. I wouldn't recommend tinkering with anything until you get the manual as it is easy to create problems where there are none. My other recommendation is that you get 2 quality torque wrenches. One should be small scale (inch pounds) and one larger scale (ft lbs.) Wait until you get the manual then look at the torque spec chart. You can use that as a good guide to determine exactly whhatt scale torque wrenches you will need. Other than that, maybe a little metal polish on the engine (not on the chrome). And as stated earlier, take a rider's safety class; they really are worthwhile. Ed
1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)
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15 Feb 2010 20:19 #348561
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Nate
Nates vintage bike axiom: Riding is the reward for time spent wrenching.
Murphys corollary: Wrenching is the result of time spent riding.
1979 KZ650 (Complete!)
1979 KZ650 SR (Sold!)
1979 KL250 (For sale)
1994 Bayou 400 (four wheel peel )
Replied by N0NB on topic Hello
I concur, it's a keeper just as it is. Keep in mind that fewer factory examples exist everyday (okay, so they're probably not disappearing quite that fast) and yours looks to be a beauty. Enjoy it!
Oh yeah, torture us with pictures from your rides. Welcome aboard.
Oh yeah, torture us with pictures from your rides. Welcome aboard.
Nate
Nates vintage bike axiom: Riding is the reward for time spent wrenching.
Murphys corollary: Wrenching is the result of time spent riding.
1979 KZ650 (Complete!)
1979 KZ650 SR (Sold!)
1979 KL250 (For sale)
1994 Bayou 400 (four wheel peel )
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15 Feb 2010 21:39 #348570
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what is soda blast?
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16 Feb 2010 06:52 - 16 Feb 2010 06:53 #348602
by Patton
1973 Z1
KZ900 LTD
Replied by Patton on topic Hello
live2ryde88 wrote:
diy soda blasting tool
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For more info, do a search on soda blast.
Good Luck!
what is soda blast?
diy soda blasting tool
Click Here
For more info, do a search on soda blast.
Good Luck!
1973 Z1
KZ900 LTD
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