Hello! New guy picking up a 77 KZ650 this weekend

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29 Sep 2020 16:26 #835884 by Kozman011
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Hello everyone! Glad I found this site as I'm picking up a pretty cherry 77 KZ650 that has been owned by the same owner since new. I'm pretty active in the Kawasaki Voyager 1700

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forums and the Kawasaki Jet ski forum. I was looking for a 70's Honda or Suzuki, but low and behold, another Kawasaki has brought itself into my life! Glad to be a part of the crew and look forward to being a part of the community. Live in Central, OH.

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30 Sep 2020 05:24 - 30 Sep 2020 05:25 #835904 by 650ed
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Congrats! Just in case you are not aware, there are no Phillips screws on the Kawasaki. Those screws that look like Phillips are actually Japanese Industrial Standard (JIS) and using a Phillips screwdriver on them will damage them. You can easily make JIS screwdriver tips from Phillips tips. If you need more info just ask. Ed



MODIFIED PHILLIPS TIP
1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)
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30 Sep 2020 10:47 #835918 by Kozman011
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Very interesting and thank you!

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01 Oct 2020 05:19 #835959 by ThatGPzGuy
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Welcome. It's hard to go wrong with a KZ650.
Jim
North GA
2016 Yamaha FJR1300ES
1982 GPz750 R1
1974 Kawasaki H1
1976 Kawasaki KZ400
1979 Yamaha XS650 cafe'
2001 KZ1000P
2001 Yamaha YZ426
1981 Honda XR200 stroked in an '89 CR125 chassis
1965 Mustang
1967 Triumph GT6
1976 Bronco
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01 Oct 2020 05:48 #835963 by Mikaw
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Welcome from Michigan. A1978 Kz650 C2 was my first bike. Loved it so much I’m looking for one to relive my high school days. Lol
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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01 Oct 2020 12:35 #835980 by Kozman011
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Thanks! Where in MI? I was born/raised in Detroit and the surrounding areas.

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01 Oct 2020 12:38 #835982 by Mikaw
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Very close to that. Downriver area. You need to be from that area to understand what Downriver is
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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21 Oct 2020 17:38 #837423 by Kozman011
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Got into my share of trouble in the Downriver area back in the 80's!!

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21 Oct 2020 20:10 #837445 by DOHC
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Kozman011 wrote: I'm picking up a pretty cherry 77 KZ650


Welcome. A '77 kz650 was my first bike. I've owned two. They are great bikes. I paid $75 for that first one, from my friend's older brother. The kind of guy who drove a camaro and was a bit reckless with vehicles. After I got that going I knew a lot more about fixing motorcycles. :)
'78 Z1-R in blue , '78 Z1-R in black, '78 Z1-R in pieces
My dad's '74 Z1
'00 ZRX1100
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23 Oct 2020 17:18 #837595 by rstnick
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Welcome.
Great bikes the Kawasaki KZs/Zs.
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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