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22 Jun 2011 11:50 #458714
by WhatTheFlyinFudge
1976 KZ900
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Hey everyone,
I just bought my first motorcycle at the young age of 41, a 1976 KZ900. I've always been a huge fan of classic bikes. I had initially wanted a new Triumph Bonneville, but didn't have $8,799.00 lying around! I found my KZ on Craigslist, and have been slowly falling in love with it over the last 2 weeks. I don't know if this makes any sense to you all, but my bike has such a 'personality'. It's got some serious power, but it's also real 'mellow'. I'm loving cruising in 3rd at 35-45 on twisty country roads - man, what a feeling!
Anyway, I've never owned a bike before - my 2 older brothers have owned & built bikes, so I've always been around them. It's my turn now.
I'm planning on learning as much as I can (including a rider safety course!). As for mods, I really like the look of the LTD models, so I want to eventually install the lower 'superbike' bars or something similar, and a shorter front fender.
Take care,
W.T.F.F.
I just bought my first motorcycle at the young age of 41, a 1976 KZ900. I've always been a huge fan of classic bikes. I had initially wanted a new Triumph Bonneville, but didn't have $8,799.00 lying around! I found my KZ on Craigslist, and have been slowly falling in love with it over the last 2 weeks. I don't know if this makes any sense to you all, but my bike has such a 'personality'. It's got some serious power, but it's also real 'mellow'. I'm loving cruising in 3rd at 35-45 on twisty country roads - man, what a feeling!
Anyway, I've never owned a bike before - my 2 older brothers have owned & built bikes, so I've always been around them. It's my turn now.
I'm planning on learning as much as I can (including a rider safety course!). As for mods, I really like the look of the LTD models, so I want to eventually install the lower 'superbike' bars or something similar, and a shorter front fender.
Take care,
W.T.F.F.
1976 KZ900
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22 Jun 2011 12:01 #458716
by kscanuck785
French Canadian exiled in Kansas since 2005
1983 GPZ 550~~rebuilder
1989 1st gen. Toyota 4 Runner
our gun shop~ specialized in custom AR's
www.g-trigg.webs.com/
my bail bond business
10-4bailbonds.webs.com/
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that's a very nice bike!! congrats!!
enjoy riding and please do take your rider safety course, you will be glad you did
enjoy riding and please do take your rider safety course, you will be glad you did
French Canadian exiled in Kansas since 2005
1983 GPZ 550~~rebuilder
1989 1st gen. Toyota 4 Runner
our gun shop~ specialized in custom AR's
www.g-trigg.webs.com/
my bail bond business
10-4bailbonds.webs.com/
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22 Jun 2011 12:15 #458720
by bekz
'81 440 LTD.
'80 440 LTD. Parts bike
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That is a very nice bike! Enjoy!
bekz
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'81 440 LTD.
'80 440 LTD. Parts bike
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22 Jun 2011 12:34 #458722
by testarossa
1978 KZ1000 A2 Click--->Build Thread
2004 ZX-10R
2007 Harley Sportster 1200
2020 Harley Street Glide Special
Angola, IN
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Welcome to KZR! Nice lookin' ride you got there. I'll second that the rider's safety course is worth the time and money. BTW, I think the superbike bars are a perfect fit on these bikes.
1978 KZ1000 A2 Click--->Build Thread
2004 ZX-10R
2007 Harley Sportster 1200
2020 Harley Street Glide Special
Angola, IN
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23 Jun 2011 23:44 #459054
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KZ440 LTD '81
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Hey, welcome. I'm a new rider myself with an 81kz440. I'm learning a lot, making some mistakes (only technical) and learning as I go!
Def do the motorcycle safety course, and don't go cheap on a brand new torque wrench!
Def do the motorcycle safety course, and don't go cheap on a brand new torque wrench!
KZ440 LTD '81
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24 Jun 2011 11:16 #459117
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.
leon
leon
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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