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Greetings from south Louisiana.
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I'll have tons of questions, since being quite handy around the shop doesn't mean I know jack about tuning bikes. I been working on copiers, fax machines, printers, etc for over 20 years, but while they are very mechanical, they don't have carbs or combustion. Or handle bars, or forks...you get the point.
I just bought a 1981 KZ550 ltd. Small oil leak so I'm going to replace the gaskets. Other than that it was ready to ride until I started taking it apart. I've been lurking on the site for days and already I've learned plenty. But when I ask a stupid question, be gentle.
Thanks in advance.
Dale
1981 KZ550 LTD stock for now, but soon to be a cafe racer.
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1978 KZ1000 A2 Click--->Build Thread
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1981 KZ550 LTD stock for now, but soon to be a cafe racer.
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Heck, you can do like I have done. Over a year, and I feel like it's never done. That should keep your wife happy.
1978 KZ1000 A2 Click--->Build Thread
2004 ZX-10R
2007 Harley Sportster 1200
2020 Harley Street Glide Special
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At the rate I'm going, my wife will be happy for at least a year! LOL!!!
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1978 KZ1000 A2 Click--->Build Thread
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2007 Harley Sportster 1200
2020 Harley Street Glide Special
Angola, IN
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By the time you get it back together, bring it down I-10 to Houston, and I'll help you get the jets straight. I've got a datalogging O2 sensor setup, and by the time you're running I should be an expert with that thing. Jetting isn't all that hard. You just have to make one change at a time, test, and repeat.
Don't be surprised if I take you up on that one of these days...thanks!:lol:
Mcdroid, if I brought in another one, she'd be out there with a hammer beating on all of them. :S
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Welcome Dale, welcome to KZRider. Tell your wife that she shouldn't have to worry about anything until the 2nd and 3rd bike appears in the garage.
The last statement is very true. Ask most people on here and many will say one bike is just not enough. Welcome to KZR
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