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- GameOver1985
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So...
About 5 years ago the wife (girlfriend at the time) and I decided that we wanted a bike. We both agreed to take the safety course and had every intention on purchasing a bike shortly after. Well we decided to get married instead so that put the bike idea on hold.
In spring 2015, my father in law called us to tell us that he bought a newer honda goldwing and was wondering if we would interested in his old bike. Which is a 77 kz1000 b1 ltd, all original to my knowledge. So I said to the wife, if the price is right then why not. Well let's just say that we (by we I mean me) are the proud owners of a 77 kz1000ltd.
I immediately fell in love with this beast. Though I do agree it is way too big of a bike to start out with, I couldn't be happier with this thing. Which brings me to my new issue. About half way through the 2015 riding season I hit a patch of gravel on the road which sent me into the ditch. From what I can tell there was only cosmetic damage, turn signals, gauge bracket and a small dent on the tank. Me, well, I just got the wind knocked out of me and a sprained ankle (I know I got lucky and yes I was wearing a helmet). I put the bike away and now I want to bring it out for this season but the boss lady says that I can't ride it until I have it looked at to make sure there is no structural/frame damage. I will be calling around to see how much it will cost me to get her looked at. So if any one know of a place near washington/ dodge county are I would greatly appreciated the suggestion.
Again awesome forum and I hope to continue learning from everyone here, since the motorcycle thing is all new to me.
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Good luck on the inspection. Hopefully the bike is not too banged up...!
This is my build:
kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/600312-ano...rtment-build?start=0
There are many more like it, but this one is mine... news to come!
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I ride the piss out of my bike. :woohoo:
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Current project 76 KZ900 (This was a Vetter model)
76 KZ900
81 XJ550H SECA (Current Project)
82 XJ550R SECA
Past:
86 FJ1200
74 Z1900
72 CB450
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At least you are smart enough to be taking a motorcycle safety course and you have already experienced the most common newbie "accidents" - dropping your bike and hitting loose gravel on a 2 wheeled machine. Thank goodness you were unhurt in either of the situations.!
As for the bike's safety here's a few things to try:
- Have your father in-law drop by if possible to review it with you. He knows what the bike's condition was before & can probably recognize anything "not right" now.
- Pour some water on the ground and the ride or roll the bike straight thru it and 20 feet past. Look at the wet tire marks to see if the are in-line & leaving the tire's center pattern (as opposed to edge etc). This will help identify if the alignment got thrown off in any of the accidents.
Of course you wife's Dad can also ride it and probably tell you if it isn't responding the same too.
- Look really closely at the frame & all the points where it's welded together. Be critical in your observations for any indication of cracks in the paint or weld beads. You didn't mention the speed you were going when you hit the gravel so hard to say what, if any, damage may have been sustained.
Ultimately there is almost nothing you cannot fix or repair from the 2 incidents you have described and your full face helmet goes a long way to hiding your blushing face from any "Doh!" moments
Welcome and congrats on a nice bike!
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Wrenchmonkey
Thanks for the advise. I never thought about asking my father in law to look at it. I will take the gas tank and all the covers off and inspect the frame.I will try the water trick also. As for the safety course , that was one of the most exciting and fun class I've ever taken. And I learned a lot specially to never underestimate the small toy looking bikes. Boy those Buell blast can sure move.
Again thanks everyone
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So I take it you are a firefighter , since you went there for training , Right ?
Then I know you are smart enough to learn survival in hazardous situations , Right ?
Then dont let a few minor setbacks turn you away from enjoying the gift the Wifes Dad bestowed on you. Just learn from it and move on .
Frame is probably ok , but look it over real carefully and make sure the front end didnt tweak in the triple trees. Go thru the factory service manual and check all you can and you should be fine with Dads blessings
Signed Street Fighter LTD ,
Retired Deputy Chief of Fire Operations Hamburg Fire
Dave
Original owner 78 1000 LTD
Mr Turbo Race Kit, MTC 1075 Turbo pistons by PitStop Performance , Falicon Ultra Lite Super Crank, APE everything. Les Holt @ PDM's Billet Goodies . Frame by Chuck Kurzawa @ Logghe Chassis . Deep sump 5qt oil pan. RIP Bill Hahn
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LOL! I have not owned a single bike that I haven't dropped in the driveway, stumbled turning around in the street, started in gear or slid on some gravel and rolled off it in slow motion. Etc.swest wrote: If I stopped riding my bike after some bone head mistakes, someone else would be riding it and I'd be stuck in a CAGE. :dry:
I ride the piss out of my bike. :woohoo:
Steve
The only time I ever had a frame issue is when I got center punched by a F***ing drunk driver. That bent the frame.
All others have always been minor nicks and bruises, broken turn signals, bent levers, tweaked handle bars and misaligned triple tree... Etc
I really think riders that say they have not had anything happen are either liars, don't really ride much at all or are personal friends of Jesus.
Bruce
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2016 Triumph T120 Bonneville
Far North East Metro Denver Colorado
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