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20 Dec 2006 16:25 #100769 by JoeT
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Hello, everyone!

I am a GEEZER rider from SoCal.

I have an original condiditon 1983 KZ750 - I bought it in 1985 with 1,100 miles on the odometer. I took it from Texas to SoCal when I moved in 1985. I rode it for a while in SoCal, but soon decided that riding on the LA freeways was not the same (not as safe) as riding on the Ft. Worth roads. So, it sat in the garage for the better part of twenty years - I started it occassionally.

I had it "resurrected" last spring. It now has about 4,700 miles on the odometer. What a hoot. It is a great compliment to my VTX1800C. In fact, I enjoy riding it so much now that I do a fair amount of canyon carving with a friend who has an '06 GSXR1000.

OK, the KZ isn't much of a match for the GIXXER, so two weeks ago I bought an '06 SV1000S. Now, I can ride with him on four cylinders or TWO!!

Hey, have fun and I hope to see some of y'all on the road soon!

Regards,
Joe T.

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20 Dec 2006 17:44 #100790 by harm
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Welcome! Sounds like you have a great bike. I would love to see some pics.

Tom
MI

Tom
Holland, MI

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20 Dec 2006 18:14 #100800 by RetroRiceRocketRider
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Welcome to the dark side Joe! :evil:

Don't worry, I won't tell Lynn or any of the other San Bernardino (or Oceanside) Geezers that you're hangin' out on a non-cruiser site and talking about hitting the twisties. :whistle: ;) :laugh:

Post edited by: RetroRiceRocketRider, at: 2006/12/20 22:49

Covina, So Calif!
78 KZ650-B2 = SOLD
84 ZN700 LTD = SOLD
84 ZX750 GPz = SOLD
89 GSX1100F Katana = SLEEPING :-/
20 VN1700 Vulcan Vaquero (the Blue Cowboy)
Looking for my next project KZ

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21 Dec 2006 07:28 #100887 by JoeT
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Folks,

I may post a few pictures of the KZ once we get home from our Christmas trip. I especially like the "mummified" waxwing skeleton that is in the instrument panel!!

By the way, my "younger" friend, who has the '06 GIXXER, can leave me behind on the straights, but I can still lose him on the twisties! But, that won't last forever. He is getting better every ride. Hence, the SV1000S!!

Do the vintage KZ owners have any sort of "Bike Nights" in the Santa Clarita / San Fernando Valley areas?

Regards,
Joe T.

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21 Dec 2006 13:28 #100953 by JUSTICE114
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Hey JoeT, Welcome!!! I spent some time in Santa Clarita on business. Nice place! Post some pics of all your bikes. I like those VTX1800! B) When I can Im gonna get me one!! ;)

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21 Dec 2006 13:31 #100956 by Mcdroid
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Joe T. there are a number of So Cal KZR members...I think there are several threads from a recent ride (it was adventuresome, if I recall:) )

Michael
Victoria, Texas

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1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A

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21 Dec 2006 18:43 #101044 by RetroRiceRocketRider
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Bad on my part Joe. :pinch:

When you said you were a GEEZER, I thought you meant you were a member of Geezers MC , a group I've ridden with quite a few times.

Here's a link to some pics taken by KZr member JoeK, who along with myself was on the ride McDroid mentioned:
KZ Rider So Cal Ride - Sep 10, 2006 .

The ride was a blast, and some of us are hopefully planning on more like it this coming spring! B)

Covina, So Calif!
78 KZ650-B2 = SOLD
84 ZN700 LTD = SOLD
84 ZX750 GPz = SOLD
89 GSX1100F Katana = SLEEPING :-/
20 VN1700 Vulcan Vaquero (the Blue Cowboy)
Looking for my next project KZ

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22 Dec 2006 14:57 #101219 by JoeT
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Retro - - - -

Hey, that looks great!! The Ortega Highway is a fantastic ride.

Maybe we can arrange a ride in Northern LA County. I think y'all would like some of the roads we ride from Santa Clarita to Lake Elizabeth / Gorman / Lockwood Valley / 33 / Ojai.

When I return from Texas I will post a ride.

Thanks again, great pictures!
Joe T.

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22 Dec 2006 17:53 #101257 by pumps
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Welcome Joe to the forums and I hope you enjoy these guys as much as I do.;)

Check out our site. kcvjmc.org
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