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03 Oct 2012 14:16 #552229
by Ederer
1980 KZ650 Build
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Hi all! I've been a lurker here for quite some time, finally decided to dive in and introduce myself. I recently picked up a 1980 KZ650, technically my second bike, but really the first complete and running bike I've ever owned. As many here, I enjoy the mechanical challenge of tinkering with stuff and the gratification of doing it myself.
I've learned so much already from the contributors here, and I hope I can in return help add to the database of collective knowledge.
Bob
I've learned so much already from the contributors here, and I hope I can in return help add to the database of collective knowledge.
Bob
1980 KZ650 Build
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03 Oct 2012 14:22 #552231
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Michael
Victoria, Texas
1982 GPz750
1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
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Welcome home.
Michael
Victoria, Texas
1982 GPz750
1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
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04 Oct 2012 00:02 #552331
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Sweet bike man! What's that front end off of?
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04 Oct 2012 00:31 #552342
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Thanks! Front end is off a 2007 GSXR 1000.
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04 Oct 2012 01:20 #552352
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from one new guy to another, welcome!
nice bike! dig the front end.
nice bike! dig the front end.
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08 Oct 2012 19:58 #553135
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Rob
CANADA
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1978 KZ650 C2, 130K kms, Delkevic ex, EI, CVK32, PMC easy clutch, ATK fork brace, steering damper, braced swingarm, 18" Z1R front wheel.
2000 ZRX1100
2011 Ninja 250R
2005 z750s
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Welcome Bob.
Nice 650!
How does she handle with a radial front tire and bias ply rear?
Nice 650!
How does she handle with a radial front tire and bias ply rear?
Rob
CANADA
Need a key for your Kawasaki? PM me
1978 KZ650 C2, 130K kms, Delkevic ex, EI, CVK32, PMC easy clutch, ATK fork brace, steering damper, braced swingarm, 18" Z1R front wheel.
2000 ZRX1100
2011 Ninja 250R
2005 z750s
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08 Oct 2012 20:02 #553140
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Welcome to the KZ-Jungle.... :woohoo:
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08 Oct 2012 20:55 #553155
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Both front and rear tires were recently replaced by the PO, and I believe they are are radial( barely have 100 miles whatever they are). If anyone needs some practically new tires, I'll have set for sale in about a month.
I honestly haven't ridden it much since the fork swap, just a few times around the hood. I have a few nagging issues that I hope will soon be resolved after my Z1 shipment arrives this week (petcock, sticking floats). With some luck I'll get a couple more rides in before tearing into the rear half of the bike.
I'm starting to give a little more thought with what I want to do with the mono vs. dual swap, but in either case that rear wheel/tire won't be on there much longer
1980 KZ650 Build
kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/552156-kz6...ect-first-time-build
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rstnick wrote: Welcome Bob.
How does she handle with a radial front tire and bias ply rear?
Both front and rear tires were recently replaced by the PO, and I believe they are are radial( barely have 100 miles whatever they are). If anyone needs some practically new tires, I'll have set for sale in about a month.
I honestly haven't ridden it much since the fork swap, just a few times around the hood. I have a few nagging issues that I hope will soon be resolved after my Z1 shipment arrives this week (petcock, sticking floats). With some luck I'll get a couple more rides in before tearing into the rear half of the bike.
I'm starting to give a little more thought with what I want to do with the mono vs. dual swap, but in either case that rear wheel/tire won't be on there much longer
1980 KZ650 Build
kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/552156-kz6...ect-first-time-build
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08 Oct 2012 22:33 #553179
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1976 KZ900
2003 ZX12R
2007 FZ1000
2004 ninja 250R for wife
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looks great
welcome
welcome
1976 KZ900
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