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11 Dec 2006 19:24 #99100 by Link14
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Hi Everyone,

I'm a fairly new motorcycle owner here in Northern Colorado. Picked up a 1979 KZ400 Ltd with only 12k miles. I've always liked the Ltd's and while this is a relatively small bike, it's probably a good starter. Seems like it's in pretty good shape except having to replace the clutch and throttle cables.

I've had a great time riding the last couple of months, but had to winterize the bike this weekend. I'm looking forward to bringing it out this Spring and working on the fuel system. Even though I just got the factory manuals off of ebay, I'm sure I'll have a lot of questions for everyone, so bear with me.

Here's a picture from this weekend.



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11 Dec 2006 19:31 #99102 by wireman
Replied by wireman on topic Hi from Northern Colorado
nice bike,welcome to z-jungle;)

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11 Dec 2006 21:00 #99118 by donthekawguy
Replied by donthekawguy on topic Hi from Northern Colorado
Welcome and there will be a lot of people to help here. Looks like we have about the same weather. B)

Rathdrum Idaho
1971 Kawasaki g3ss
1972 Yamaha R5 350
1965 Suzuki Hillbilly
1964 Yamaha 125

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12 Dec 2006 05:42 - 03 Dec 2008 13:50 #99146 by JMKZHI
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12 Dec 2006 06:42 #99159 by Link14
Replied by Link14 on topic Hi from Northern Colorado
Thanks JM, she runs great....below 50 mph. Kind of does a little hesitation thing above that. That's why this Spring I plan on cleaning the tank, replacing fuel lines and (hopefully) rebuilding carbs. Fortunately there's a good "old bike" mechanic about two miles away in case I screw it up too badly.

I realize the fuel system might not be it, but figured it was the place to start.

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12 Dec 2006 07:20 #99164 by Mcdroid
Replied by Mcdroid on topic Hi from Northern Colorado
cleeeaan! that's part of the battle for some of us!!:laugh: Welcome to KZR

Michael
Victoria, Texas

1982 GPz750
1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A

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12 Dec 2006 07:30 #99166 by flht1997
Replied by flht1997 on topic Hi from Northern Colorado
gosh a 79' LTD with a kick start!
i am somewhat addicted to the small twins

Matt Milwaukee, WI
75' KZ400, (5) 78' KZ400, 76' KZ 750, 78' KZ650
78'CB750F, 78' CB550K
89' BMW R100RT
05' H-D Electra Glide
06' KLR650
Do it right or don't bother doing it at all.

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14 Dec 2006 09:07 #99545 by cfendrick
Replied by cfendrick on topic Hi from Northern Colorado
Nice looking good starter bike. Start using the winter to get that thing fixed up for Spring, or even the ride in middle of the winter weather permitting.

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16 Dec 2006 16:36 #100055 by kzwolfsr
Replied by kzwolfsr on topic Hi from Northern Colorado
Welcome to Kzrider Link14! Both me and Ron650 are in Colorado and when ever you need help on finding parts here you can look for me or him. Post some pics of your bike in the forum to be seen. Fort Collins always has snow or really cold temps doesn't it. I live in Denver, in the heart so I get away from it, lucky me!

1979 KZ SR650, stock candy persimmon red and crossover pipes
1981 KZ 1000LTD with non stock and more comfortable handle bars and 4 into one V&H
Original man of the Caribbean

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16 Dec 2006 20:34 #100082 by grace1
Replied by grace1 on topic Hi from Northern Colorado
welcome link from me in australia B)

bendigo australia, gold mine country
MY COLLECTION 1978 B3 KZ750 AND 1980 GS1000G

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16 Dec 2006 21:03 #100085 by pumps
Replied by pumps on topic Hi from Northern Colorado
That appears to be a very sweet ride you have there. I think they really look good. Something like that I might have to get for my boy...I think it would be a good starter for him too.

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1977 Yamaha XS650
2000 Kaw W650
2 KZ440 LTDs , a 79 KZ400H and an 83 Belt Drive

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