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Now that's how family should be.
Steve

Here it is '79 KZ1000ST 10k miles

I put the GPz back together and it sounds real nice, I broke #1 plug cap so looks like I'll be getting another set of wires. It's running really strong right now but I did find that #3 carb boot is leaking on the carb side even after tightening the clamp as hard as possible. I checked the timing and it's dead on. I think I'll still end up ordering a dyna 2-2 ignition just to be safe. I ran it around the block and it just wants to fly. It's hotter than hell today and it didn't stumble once.

I am getting some popping on decelerating and down shift. I'll adjust the carbs tomorrow, if that doesn't help i guess I'll re-jet which will give me a chance to see why that carb boot isn't seating.

Took her for a spin, rode it as hard as I dared. it just wants to get somewhere in a hurry.

It sounds great.

This seems to be the end of this "project", I've actually gone further than intended at this point. I'll start a new thread when I start on the phase II silliness.

Nice. I cannot figure out why I am so partial...

Shabba wrote: Nice. I cannot figure out why I am so partial...

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That's an awesome bike! I wish mine was that nice. I definitely would do my best to keep it original.

Shabba wrote: Nice. I cannot figure out why I am so partial...

Me too. I have always loved these since I saw my first one. Unfortunately, it was in the parking lot at college and I had to park my borrowed moped next to it (starving student). Here is my revenge :

I'd try to tuck the tailpipe in a bit higher and more angled, also that rear hanger isn't up to the job. Getting there though.

ThatGPzGuy wrote:

Shabba wrote: Nice. I cannot figure out why I am so partial...

Me too. I have always loved these since I saw my first one. Unfortunately, it was in the parking lot at college and I had to park my borrowed moped next to it (starving student). Here is my revenge :

This is the only color I would take over red. I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE that Kawasaki green. Absolutely stunning.

GPzMOD750 wrote:

Shabba wrote: Nice. I cannot figure out why I am so partial...

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That's an awesome bike! I wish mine was that nice. I definitely would do my best to keep it original.

Hey now, you bike IS nice and it's made better by the sweat, blood and tears you have put into it. I love the single round headlight. Your bike stands out.

Shabba wrote:
Hey now, you bike IS nice and it's made better by the sweat, blood and tears you have put into it. I love the single round headlight. Your bike stands out.

Thanks, I very much appreciate that. I wasn't trying to disparage my bike, I'm actually very pleased on how good it's turned out so far. Just commenting on how great yours is in original condition. Is it a survivor or restoration?

The headlight is probably the only mod I've made that want also practically or mechanically necessary to some degree. That naked square light was terrible. Came off a 82 Spectre BTW.

Everything was squared in the 80's. Stupid years.
Steve