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26 Apr 2013 12:26 #584106
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I just bought my first bike, a 1982 kHz 650, had my m1 for about 5 years. Once it's fixed up I plan to ride it daily.
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26 Apr 2013 13:50 #584120
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Don't be ridiculous! It's only a flesh wound!
[strike]Wife's little bike... 1984 GPZ 550 Kerker and DynaJet stage I kit[/strike]
Wife's BIG bike......[strike] 1981 GPZ 1100 Kerker and [strike]factory FI[/strike] Mikuni RS34s W/ K&N pods[/strike] SOLD
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Welcome to the forum sig! I am also in NORCAL (Elk Grove) Pics are always welcome.
Don't be ridiculous! It's only a flesh wound!
[strike]Wife's little bike... 1984 GPZ 550 Kerker and DynaJet stage I kit[/strike]
Wife's BIG bike......[strike] 1981 GPZ 1100 Kerker and [strike]factory FI[/strike] Mikuni RS34s W/ K&N pods[/strike] SOLD
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26 Apr 2013 17:24 #584146
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Slayer61, I've got a bit of work to do on my bike. Do you know any shops or private techs in our area? This kz seems to have mostly original parts and it would be great to keep it stock.
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26 Apr 2013 18:47 #584157
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Don't be ridiculous! It's only a flesh wound!
[strike]Wife's little bike... 1984 GPZ 550 Kerker and DynaJet stage I kit[/strike]
Wife's BIG bike......[strike] 1981 GPZ 1100 Kerker and [strike]factory FI[/strike] Mikuni RS34s W/ K&N pods[/strike] SOLD
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Sig,
There is a little shop in Stockton called Stockton Moto, of all things, and Rich, the mechanic has a large following of customers from his previous employer, the local Suzuki-Kawasaki dealer. You might give them a shot. That's all I got. Sorry it's not closer to you, but it's the area I am from. Paul
There is a little shop in Stockton called Stockton Moto, of all things, and Rich, the mechanic has a large following of customers from his previous employer, the local Suzuki-Kawasaki dealer. You might give them a shot. That's all I got. Sorry it's not closer to you, but it's the area I am from. Paul
Don't be ridiculous! It's only a flesh wound!
[strike]Wife's little bike... 1984 GPZ 550 Kerker and DynaJet stage I kit[/strike]
Wife's BIG bike......[strike] 1981 GPZ 1100 Kerker and [strike]factory FI[/strike] Mikuni RS34s W/ K&N pods[/strike] SOLD
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26 Apr 2013 22:16 #584180
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Thanks for the heads-up slayer. It's good to know that there's a shop somewhere that I can take this thing if I need to.
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25 May 2013 02:42 - 25 May 2013 02:42 #589094
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Just an update.
Got the carbs in, attached the boots to the air box, installed the head lights, swapped the blinkers from front to back, slapped on the side covers, then gave her her first hose down!
Still need some things, new speedo, throttle, tach cables. Front MC, handlebars, filters, pads, tires, lastly a paint job.
Took her on a longer circuit around the neighborhood too! Got up to 4th gear but with no license plate I gotta be careful!! Runs really nice warmed up in about 5 minutes to ride with no choke.
Got the carbs in, attached the boots to the air box, installed the head lights, swapped the blinkers from front to back, slapped on the side covers, then gave her her first hose down!
Still need some things, new speedo, throttle, tach cables. Front MC, handlebars, filters, pads, tires, lastly a paint job.
Took her on a longer circuit around the neighborhood too! Got up to 4th gear but with no license plate I gotta be careful!! Runs really nice warmed up in about 5 minutes to ride with no choke.
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25 May 2013 04:39 #589105
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looks good i was thinking of doing the same think with the blinkers did it take much modding
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25 May 2013 12:07 - 25 May 2013 20:14 #589128
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I had to file down the splines near the end of the stems. Get a good Swiss file and it takes around 30 minutes. Some aftermarket parts look smooth on the end, might save time.
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25 May 2013 12:28 #589134
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I told you to stop bein' a tightwad & just give him the $
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Hello and Welcome!
I told you to stop bein' a tightwad & just give him the $
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25 May 2013 21:19 #589183
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Rob
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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.
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Welcome Sig.
Nice start on the bike.
Do get yourself a front brake asap.
Getting into 4th means you must be building up some speed, and will need to stop too.
Have fun and ride safely.
Nice start on the bike.
Do get yourself a front brake asap.
Getting into 4th means you must be building up some speed, and will need to stop too.
Have fun and ride safely.
Rob
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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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25 May 2013 21:23 #589185
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1978 KZ650 B2A, Luminous Dark Blue
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Welcome aboard!
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