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08 Sep 2010 19:33 - 08 Sep 2010 19:36 #397142
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I just bought my first Kawasaki -- a 1975 KZ400D(3) model -- after returning to motorcycling some months ago, 35-40 years beyond my farm-and-field introduction to 2-wheelers.
Anyway, my bike is a sub-$500 eBay 'find', reputedly rideable, but over-advertised by a seller who simply knew nothing about motorcycles. All that considered, it's not that bad, however, and I've had it running since an hour off the trailer. But, it will be a work in progress for a little while.
It's actually a retrogression for me, since I bought and sold (or, in the latter case, bought and wrecked) very serviceable Hondas -- an '82 Custom 900C, and an '83 Goldwing Interstate -- since taking up "re-cycling".
Am looking forward to my first foray beyond the neighborhood on this parallel twin, and expect to find valuable resources here for refurbishment and repair.
Anyway, my bike is a sub-$500 eBay 'find', reputedly rideable, but over-advertised by a seller who simply knew nothing about motorcycles. All that considered, it's not that bad, however, and I've had it running since an hour off the trailer. But, it will be a work in progress for a little while.
It's actually a retrogression for me, since I bought and sold (or, in the latter case, bought and wrecked) very serviceable Hondas -- an '82 Custom 900C, and an '83 Goldwing Interstate -- since taking up "re-cycling".
Am looking forward to my first foray beyond the neighborhood on this parallel twin, and expect to find valuable resources here for refurbishment and repair.
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08 Sep 2010 19:40 #397145
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Lewis
1982 KZ1000-J2
2006 HD FXD35
1970 Suzuki T350
1972 Suzuki GT380 (In-Process)
In The Past...71 TM400, 72 H-D SS350, 72 GT380, 75 Z1B, 77 XLH, 79 CB750K
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Have fun from another "old guy"!!
Lewis
1982 KZ1000-J2
2006 HD FXD35
1970 Suzuki T350
1972 Suzuki GT380 (In-Process)
In The Past...71 TM400, 72 H-D SS350, 72 GT380, 75 Z1B, 77 XLH, 79 CB750K
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08 Sep 2010 19:42 #397146
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1982 GPZ1100 B2
General Dynamics/Convair 1983-1993
GLCM BGM-109 Tomahawk, AGM-129A Advanced Cruise Missile (ACM)
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A front fork brace will greatly improve the front end stability for your "New" bike. I recommend going to
www.fastfromthepast.com
1982 GPZ1100 B2
General Dynamics/Convair 1983-1993
GLCM BGM-109 Tomahawk, AGM-129A Advanced Cruise Missile (ACM)
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08 Sep 2010 20:58 #397169
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80 KZ750 H1 - the Kaw calf
79 KZ750 Twin - Miss Nov 2008 KZR calander
79 KZ750 Twin parts bike
78 KZ650 C2 Parts Bike
75 KZ400 Wife's old bike sold
81 KZ440 A2 LTD Wife's new bike
84 Honda 450 Rebel Wife's newest bike
Jim
Quincy,IL
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Welcome oldhack62, that will be a fun project, Lot's of re-cyclers here, you will fit right in.
Factory service manuals are prefered over aftermarket and are available regularly on E-bay in the 20-30 dollar range +shipping. Some sellars think they are gold.
Good luck,
Jim
Factory service manuals are prefered over aftermarket and are available regularly on E-bay in the 20-30 dollar range +shipping. Some sellars think they are gold.
Good luck,
Jim
80 KZ750 H1 - the Kaw calf
79 KZ750 Twin - Miss Nov 2008 KZR calander
79 KZ750 Twin parts bike
78 KZ650 C2 Parts Bike
75 KZ400 Wife's old bike sold
81 KZ440 A2 LTD Wife's new bike
84 Honda 450 Rebel Wife's newest bike
Jim
Quincy,IL
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09 Sep 2010 03:52 #397188
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Michael
Victoria, Texas
1982 GPz750
1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A
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Welcome oldhack62! Check
www.z1enterprises.com
to see what is available for replacement parts for your bike...become familiar with
www.kawasaki.com
and it's search capabilities for OEM/NOS parts. Welcome to the club.
Michael
Victoria, Texas
1982 GPz750
1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A
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09 Sep 2010 12:45 #397303
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Rainman wrote:
In fact, I was fortunate to discover free downloads -- I thought THAT price was gold! -- for the entire appropriate Honda service manual, and a Chilton service manual (both in PDF/page photo form). Have already printed both, and have referenced them while beginning a tune-up....Factory service manuals are prefered over aftermarket and are available regularly on E-bay in the 20-30 dollar range +shipping. Some sellars think they are gold...
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09 Sep 2010 12:52 #397305
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welcome to the Funny Farm from one old guy to another.have fun with the new toy and be safe out there.bj
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09 Sep 2010 13:17 #397307
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1976 KZ900
2003 ZX12R
2007 FZ1000
2004 ninja 250R for wife
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welcome cool bike..craig
1976 KZ900
2003 ZX12R
2007 FZ1000
2004 ninja 250R for wife
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