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Hello from Wisconsin
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19 Apr 2020 11:45 - 19 Apr 2020 13:16 #823678
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I would like to say thanks for letting me join, I have a 1978 Kz650 SR -D1 that I was gifted by a relative fresh out of the barn, but kept in great shape. It was bought in 78 new and rode until 84 until parked in a barn under two car covers and gas drained out completely up until now. Been told there's some electrical problems. I joined hoping to gain some knowledge and skills for the bike. I work on cars and bikes in my free time and work part time at my local university and as a landscaper.
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19 Apr 2020 13:18 #823687
by Street Fighter LTD
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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Welcome to KZRider
I enlarged your pictures for you . Next time hit the insert all or insert button ( And index them right side up too LOL )
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I enlarged your pictures for you . Next time hit the insert all or insert button ( And index them right side up too LOL )
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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21 Apr 2020 14:17 #823861
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Ford, you’re turning into a penguin. Stop it.
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I can't help much with the bike, as I'm new to KZs too, but just wanted to say hi from another Wisconsinite. I'm on Lake Michigan about half an hour from Green Bay, just bought an 80 KZ550 LTD last night.
Ford, you’re turning into a penguin. Stop it.
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27 Apr 2020 15:28 #824437
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1977 Kawasaki KZ-1000A1
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Let's give it up for Wisconsin! Welcome aboard guys! The more from Wisconsin the better....
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27 Apr 2020 16:49 #824440
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1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)
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Welcome aboard! Man, that bike really took a beating for having less than 14,000 miles on it. One thing to keep in mind when restoring it - the screws that look like Phillips are not Phillips. They are Japanese Industrial Standard (JIS) screws, and using Phillips screwdrivers on them will damage them and make you VERY unhappy. If you need more info on JIS fasteners just ask and we can provide detail info on how to modify Phillips screwdrivers to JIS and/or where to buy JIS drivers. Ed
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27 Apr 2020 22:49 #824469
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1976 KZ 900 A4 kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/613548-1976-kz-900-a4
1976 KZ 900 B1 LTD
1978 KZ 1000 B2 LTD
1980 KZ 750 E1
Kowledge Speaks, But Wisdom Listens.
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Welcome. From SE Michigan. Take your time on getting that thing running. Get a manual. Kawasaki factory is the best, then I’d suggest a good bath. Make sure there is no debris around the spark plugs. Pull them and put some oil in the cylinders and let that soak while your reading a manual so you can start going through the bike to get it roadworthy. Remember one important thing. If you get it running make sure it will stop. Check the brake system before any ride outside of your back yard.
1976 KZ 900 A4 kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/613548-1976-kz-900-a4
1976 KZ 900 B1 LTD
1978 KZ 1000 B2 LTD
1980 KZ 750 E1
Kowledge Speaks, But Wisdom Listens.
Jimi Hendrix.
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