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08 Jan 2013 17:23 #566378 by LANCE007420
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Just joined and I am amazed at how many KZ fanatics out there. Very Cool. I have a 1976 KZ900A4 in Diamond Brown. My dad bought it in 1977 and I fell in love with it right then. Finally talked him out of it by the mid 90's and have had it ever since. Been sitting in the garage for a couple years now. Rusty gas tank, Gummed carbs, etc. So I am starting a new adventure of learning how to get it running again. Looking forward to any advice/tips that can be found or that comes my way. Will upload some pics soon. Take it easy!
1976 KZ900 Original

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08 Jan 2013 20:02 #566412 by boatdrinks
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Welcome to the site. I would suggest getting a genuine factory service manual specific to your model. You won't regret it.
Charles
Madison, AL
1978 KZ650 B2A, Luminous Dark Blue
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08 Jan 2013 20:18 #566415 by ramtough_63
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welcome glad to have you aboard
1978 KZ1000 A2
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08 Jan 2013 23:02 - 08 Jan 2013 23:02 #566449 by les holt
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Welcome sir! just an fyi, PICTURES!

Les
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76 kz 900 turbo
77 LTD 1000 turbo
2 78 Z1R's
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kzrider.com/forum/13-bike-related/491552...one-followed-me-home
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www.cycleworld.com/2013/09/04/2013-cycle...-concours-bike-show/
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09 Jan 2013 11:25 #566525 by LANCE007420
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Thanks for the welcome and tips guys. I do have a Clymers manual but don't have a genuine factory one yet. Will look for one today. I started last night. Removed the gas tank and started cleaning it. More rust than anticipated. Petcock and feedlines/filter completely blocked with hard sticky gunk. Can't believe it got this bad in just a few years. And yes I will definately upload pics along the way. Forgot to take any last night, but will tonite.
1976 KZ900 Original

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09 Jan 2013 11:47 #566528 by Mcdroid
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Welcome...looking forward to the pictures.
Michael
Victoria, Texas

1982 GPz750
1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A

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09 Jan 2013 12:47 #566535 by wireman
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Welcome to z-jungle! B)
posting from deep under a non-descript barn in an undisclosed location southwest of Omaha.

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09 Jan 2013 13:06 #566539 by 531blackbanshee
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welcome.
don't go by the torque values for the cam cap bolts in the clymers manual.

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!

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09 Jan 2013 13:43 #566543 by mick z1a
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welcome along Lance, quite rare is the brown z9, everybody opts for the green paint, i like the brown myself. enjoy the rebuild.

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09 Jan 2013 18:35 #566595 by strokerpop
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Wow your fathers bike....... I can't think of anything cooler then that! I would sure like to see some pictures and follow along as you get it running.

Best of luck, and you have come to the right place for assistance.

Regards,
Brad

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