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12 Jul 2011 03:53 #462401
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'83 KZ1100-A3 Shaft, Vetters
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Simply put, as does my youngest nephew..Happy, with a big nod to all. Will share some pics of my new toy: 83 KZ1100 LTD. Garage score, 5700 miles...runs well (drove it on the trailer) but hasn't been roaded since 2000.... 28 days to COG in VT and adding maybe a third to the mileage. Much to do before then, but that is for the other forums.... for now, Happy.
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12 Jul 2011 09:39 #462422
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'81 440 LTD.
'80 440 LTD. Parts bike
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Very nice find! Welcome to the forum. !
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'80 440 LTD. Parts bike
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12 Jul 2011 11:00 #462435
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Michael
Victoria, Texas
1982 GPz750
1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A
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Nice save.
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Victoria, Texas
1982 GPz750
1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A
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12 Jul 2011 11:34 #462444
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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! That bike is really clean. Nice garage find. You might consider new tires. Those look vintage to me. Even if they have tread, old tires are no good.
1978 KZ1000 A2 Click--->Build Thread
2004 ZX-10R
2007 Harley Sportster 1200
2020 Harley Street Glide Special
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12 Jul 2011 14:50 #462473
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Motorcycle Shop Owner/Operator
79 Kawie Z1000 LTD
81 Kawie Z1000 CSR
83 Honda VT750C A
85 Kawie GPZ900 A2
86 Zukie GS1150 EG
93 Yamie XV1100 E
Lucky to have rolled many old bikes through my doors
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Nice find, and I agree on the tires, those do look purdy old.
Motorcycle Shop Owner/Operator
79 Kawie Z1000 LTD
81 Kawie Z1000 CSR
83 Honda VT750C A
85 Kawie GPZ900 A2
86 Zukie GS1150 EG
93 Yamie XV1100 E
Lucky to have rolled many old bikes through my doors
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12 Jul 2011 20:35 - 12 Jul 2011 20:39 #462529
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'83 KZ1100-A3 Shaft, Vetters
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Thanks all- means a lot. Cruising this site I couldn't conceive of summing the decades of experience and expertise; I feel fortunate. Picked up a nice fresh (under a year) set of sticky Dunlop take offs out of an HD shop. Already got her in to the carb expert for a flush & synch and tire swap due to time constraints, also rear shocks...following leads here on matches..progressive vs. sporty take offs.
Funny story: got her loaded up last night, pulled in to a local shop for a grinder. Full dress fat boy pulls in, says "nice trailer ya got there" with chuckles. To wit, counter simply "Ayup, an 83." The lookback and subsequent chat: priceless. Love your KAWS, see you on the road!
Funny story: got her loaded up last night, pulled in to a local shop for a grinder. Full dress fat boy pulls in, says "nice trailer ya got there" with chuckles. To wit, counter simply "Ayup, an 83." The lookback and subsequent chat: priceless. Love your KAWS, see you on the road!
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07 Apr 2012 10:22 #514541
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1981 KZ1100 Vetter "Luminous Navy Blue" DAMN YOU COLOR CODES!
Medina, Oh
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Your top/rear trunk looks a tad longer than mine! Must have evolved a bit in two years.
Nice rig!
Nice rig!
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07 Apr 2012 13:00 #514560
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1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)
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Bike looks like it's in great condition! Did you say you found it in a garage or in a motorcycle dealership showroom? Ed
1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)
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10 Apr 2012 22:57 #515135
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'83 KZ1100-A3 Shaft, Vetters
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Thanks Medina. I'm not sure of the trunk, I know at one point there was a change to the way the lid works. Figured I'd at some time run the serial numbers by Craig- I sent pics a while back and he was curious. Sounded like he's be happy hear from folks keeping it on, could be interesting.
Ed, thanks. I don't think it has spent many a night outside. By the last sticker it was a little over a decade under wraps. Got some wear from prior use as do we all, yet still felt lucky.
Ed, thanks. I don't think it has spent many a night outside. By the last sticker it was a little over a decade under wraps. Got some wear from prior use as do we all, yet still felt lucky.
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