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19 Jul 2021 02:57 #851996
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Hello all,
My name is Kevin and this site rocks. I am an ultra newb to forums forgive me in advance. I also suck at typing. I live in Vermont, born and raised in Baldwinsville,NY.
I have just recently realized my dream of owning a running 1976 KZ900 A-4! Got it running yesterday as a matter of fact, thanks to helpful electrical posts from various members.
I'm out of time, work calls and I have to order more parts! I will post more soon, I have much to share about my crazy bike.Thanks
My name is Kevin and this site rocks. I am an ultra newb to forums forgive me in advance. I also suck at typing. I live in Vermont, born and raised in Baldwinsville,NY.
I have just recently realized my dream of owning a running 1976 KZ900 A-4! Got it running yesterday as a matter of fact, thanks to helpful electrical posts from various members.
I'm out of time, work calls and I have to order more parts! I will post more soon, I have much to share about my crazy bike.Thanks
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19 Jul 2021 07:29 #852015
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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.
Jimi Hendrix.
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Welcome. I know you have been reading post to fix your electric issues, but you missed a very important post. The forum likes pictures. To quote a member. “ pics or it didn’t happen”. Lots of help here just ask! personally I’m biased toward the big fours, but really enjoy them all. Good luck and remember, pictures, pictures, pictures.
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
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Jimi Hendrix.
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19 Jul 2021 18:05 - 19 Jul 2021 18:21 #852061
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Back with more about the bike: 1976
kz900 a-4
got the bike about 10 years ago looked like above. Was sitting in a friends (AJ's) field, and paid $100.00. Now prior to me buying this a different friend (Ray) owned the bike when it had the original factory vetter fairing. This was 1994 ish, he wanted $900.00 for it and I couldn't afford it. Eventually Ray sold it to another friend (lucas) who took off the vetter fairng (supposedly with leg guards), sold it at a swap meet and then it ended up at AJ's to sit and become a mouse house, mostly in #4 cylinder. Anyway motor has been stuck ever since. I tried recently to unstick it gently with an aquarium pump (ala Dawin on you tube) to no avail. So... A couple years ago, my wife's girlfriends husband mentioned his mom's deceased husband had a kz1000, parts , a kz 650, a motorcycle trailer, spare motor etc.He said I could have all of it free. Long story , covid and assorted timing issues, I finally got the motor(kz100b2) I'll add more soon
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got the bike about 10 years ago looked like above. Was sitting in a friends (AJ's) field, and paid $100.00. Now prior to me buying this a different friend (Ray) owned the bike when it had the original factory vetter fairing. This was 1994 ish, he wanted $900.00 for it and I couldn't afford it. Eventually Ray sold it to another friend (lucas) who took off the vetter fairng (supposedly with leg guards), sold it at a swap meet and then it ended up at AJ's to sit and become a mouse house, mostly in #4 cylinder. Anyway motor has been stuck ever since. I tried recently to unstick it gently with an aquarium pump (ala Dawin on you tube) to no avail. So... A couple years ago, my wife's girlfriends husband mentioned his mom's deceased husband had a kz1000, parts , a kz 650, a motorcycle trailer, spare motor etc.He said I could have all of it free. Long story , covid and assorted timing issues, I finally got the motor(kz100b2) I'll add more soon
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19 Jul 2021 18:23 #852064
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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 fixed your pictures
Next time click the insert all tab to complete the picture upload
Nice project
Dave
I fixed your pictures
Next time click the insert all tab to complete the picture upload
Nice project
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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19 Jul 2021 18:29 #852065
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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.
Jimi Hendrix.
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$100? Wow. The front rim is worth more than that. Those are highly sought after Lester mag wheels. Did you install the Kz1000 engine?
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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20 Jul 2021 02:34 #852089
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thanks Dave. I appreciate the help. Reading barbershop Cycle Mags dream come true, lots more to do!
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20 Jul 2021 02:41 #852091
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I did, and it runs awesome! So check out these pictures, Would like some raw input from you guys before I jaw on forever.
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20 Jul 2021 05:36 #852100
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A biker looks at your engine and chrome.
A Rider looks at your odometer and tags.
1973 ('72 builds) Z1 x2
1974 Z1-A x2
1975 Z1-B x2
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Welcome to our little interwebs corner of Motorcycle Madness.
Good Ridin'
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Good Ridin'
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A biker looks at your engine and chrome.
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1973 ('72 builds) Z1 x2
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1975 Z1-B x2
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2009 ST1300A
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20 Jul 2021 09:00 #852114
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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.
Jimi Hendrix.
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Dave, a little help with these pictures. Anticipation is mounting.
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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20 Jul 2021 11:58 #852128
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thought I did it right that time, hmmm
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20 Jul 2021 17:28 #852162
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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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Dave, a little help with these pictures. Anticipation is mounting.
Nothing there for me to fix
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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