1977 KZ650 hello

skey
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13 Mar 2007 17:36 #119900 by skey

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I'm new to the forum would like to say hi. I just purchased a very nice 1977 KZ 650 very nice shape, I don't have any experience with these bikes. Would like to know what the pros think about this model? i promise pictures will follow. In the 70's and early 80's I rode alot of Kaw triples all 1969 thru 1974 models I had 1 kaw 900 1973 (my favorite) this reminded me of it so i bought it !! I hope it was'nt a mistake it was a impulse buy !! Thanks

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13 Mar 2007 18:11 #119913 by rstnick

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Welcome.

I hope it wasn't a mistake as I've had mine for over 20 years and feel it's been a great bike.

You should have many happy miles on her if she's ridable and hasn't been trashed.

Post up a picture of her for all to see.

Rob
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1978 KZ650 C2, 130K kms, Delkevic ex, EI, CVK32, PMC easy clutch, ATK fork brace, steering damper, braced swingarm, ZRX shocks, 18" Z1R front wheel.
2000 ZRX1100
2011 Ninja 250R - Wife's
2005 z750s (aka GPz750)
1978 KZ1000 project

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13 Mar 2007 21:10 #120003 by Bluemeanie

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Not a mistake at all, like rstnick I've owned my 650 a long time (26 years) and it still scares me sometimes how fast the bike still is! Back in the early '80's I took on Suzuki GS650's, Honda 750's and after 3rd gear walked away from them. You have one of the very best early middle weight bikes made. Welcome and look forward to chatting...

1980 KZ650F1, Bought new out the door for $2,162.98!

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13 Mar 2007 21:55 #120015 by Mark Wing

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Welcome to the site. I've had a 650 since 77 and loved it. If the 900 was your favorite this will give a run for the money. The 650 will handle better than any of the Kawi's you've had and will surprise you with the power. I put some Yosh go fast goodies in it in the early 80's. After the hop up it took my friends 1000 all the time. GREAT BIKE. In 77 it was the worlds fastest 750.
Mark

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77 KZ650 C1 with ZX7 forks, GPZ mono rear, wider 18 police wheels and Yoshimura motor.

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14 Mar 2007 19:14 #120241 by 650ed

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No mistake! I bought my '77 KZ650C1 in April 1977 and I still love it after just about 30 years! I wish you as much luck as I've had with my bike; just tires, oil, occassional points/plugs, etc. Never had the head pulled or any other work that wasn't standard maintenance. The bike still runs VERY strong and smooth. Ed

1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)

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14 Mar 2007 21:04 #120277 by z1rick

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Congrats on your purchase. Hope you get many long years of pleasure from her. Welcome aboard. And, please show us pics. Must have pics...

Anaheim CA
1999 KZ 100P
1974 Z1 900 Project
1977 (2) KZ 650 projects

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15 Mar 2007 04:16 #120313 by N0NB

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Welcome!

The 650 is a great bike as I've come to learn myself over the past three years. They are very capable and the engine is nearly bulletproof.

They respond very well to TLC.

Nate

Nates vintage bike axiom: Riding is the reward for time spent wrenching.
Murphys corollary: Wrenching is the result of time spent riding.

1979 KZ650 (Complete!)
1979 KZ650 SR (Sold!)
1979 KL250 (For sale)
1994 Bayou 400 (four wheel peel

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