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18 Aug 2007 18:12 #164712
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Hello all, just got a new bike a few months ago, and have been lurking around KZR ever since.
Bought a 78 KZ650 back in March, sold my car and have ridden it everywhere since.
It's been killing me to not be modifying this beast, but there's nothing really wrong with her to justify to my wife the extra "cost of ownership."
This winter I already have to do fork seals, a carb clean and sync and maybe a rear tire. Other than that she's fine.
What I really want to do though is throw a 4-1 on her (current exhaust is perfectly fine), get a nice fairing like the one's on the ZRX's, new bars and grips, lower profile mirrors and get rid of the rear chrome fender. I know, it sounds like I'm on my way to a cafe, but I'm not. I promise.
The motor runs like a beast, a little boggy when she's cold at low speed, but gets me where I'm going pretty quick. Of course, I still want to get a little more muscle out of this little engine.
After all this, I need to say, my wife has me on a stict budget. I can only spend b-day and Christmas $$$ on this little "project." I feel like a kid again. I'm 30 years old, and I can't wait for my birthday.
Anyway, here's the first of hopefully many pics.
Bought a 78 KZ650 back in March, sold my car and have ridden it everywhere since.
It's been killing me to not be modifying this beast, but there's nothing really wrong with her to justify to my wife the extra "cost of ownership."
This winter I already have to do fork seals, a carb clean and sync and maybe a rear tire. Other than that she's fine.
What I really want to do though is throw a 4-1 on her (current exhaust is perfectly fine), get a nice fairing like the one's on the ZRX's, new bars and grips, lower profile mirrors and get rid of the rear chrome fender. I know, it sounds like I'm on my way to a cafe, but I'm not. I promise.
The motor runs like a beast, a little boggy when she's cold at low speed, but gets me where I'm going pretty quick. Of course, I still want to get a little more muscle out of this little engine.
After all this, I need to say, my wife has me on a stict budget. I can only spend b-day and Christmas $$$ on this little "project." I feel like a kid again. I'm 30 years old, and I can't wait for my birthday.
Anyway, here's the first of hopefully many pics.
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18 Aug 2007 18:27 #164714
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maybe this time it will work
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18 Aug 2007 19:03 #164731
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(1.) '75/'76 KZ400D - Commuter
(2.) '78 KZ750B3 Twin - Commuter
(3.) '78 KZ750B3 Twin - Commuter
(4.) '75 KZ400D - Sold
kz750twins.com
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genesis wrote:
Where in Michigan are you?
Welcome aboard!Hello all, just got a new bike a few months ago, and have been lurking around KZR ever since....
Where in Michigan are you?
(1.) '75/'76 KZ400D - Commuter
(2.) '78 KZ750B3 Twin - Commuter
(3.) '78 KZ750B3 Twin - Commuter
(4.) '75 KZ400D - Sold
kz750twins.com
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18 Aug 2007 20:03 #164748
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just the other side of 96 in Howell
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18 Aug 2007 20:37 #164762
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Still recovering,some days are better than others.
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welcome to z-jungle;)
Still recovering,some days are better than others.
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18 Aug 2007 20:53 #164768
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Hey another 78' 650 rider!!! Welcome
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18 Aug 2007 20:55 #164769
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1977 KZ650-B1 (Stock)
Upgrades:
- Dyna S Electronic Ignition (DS2-2)
- Dyna 3 Ohm Coils (DC1-1)
- Coil Repowering Mod
- Progressive Springs Front & Rear
- Saddlemen Seat Cover
- New Metallic Red Re-Paint & Repro Badges.
Montreal, Canada
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Another KZ650, fantastic! Welcome to the site.
1977 KZ650-B1 (Stock)
Upgrades:
- Dyna S Electronic Ignition (DS2-2)
- Dyna 3 Ohm Coils (DC1-1)
- Coil Repowering Mod
- Progressive Springs Front & Rear
- Saddlemen Seat Cover
- New Metallic Red Re-Paint & Repro Badges.
Montreal, Canada
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19 Aug 2007 15:13 #164898
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Anaheim CA
1999 KZ 100P
1974 Z1 900 Project
1977 (2) KZ 650 projects
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Welcome! Lots of good ideas on modifying your bike right here on the site. Check out the archives. Just tell the Wifey it had to be done:whistle:
Anaheim CA
1999 KZ 100P
1974 Z1 900 Project
1977 (2) KZ 650 projects
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19 Aug 2007 15:56 #164912
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78 650sr my baby
78 650sr waiting for rebuild
82 kz1100
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WHERE AT IN HOWELL? IM IN FOWLERVILLE
78 650sr my baby
78 650sr waiting for rebuild
82 kz1100
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19 Aug 2007 16:35 #164927
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I'm over by the Meijer in Genoa Twp. You, Biquetoast and I should all get together for a ride sometime. And z1rick, my wife knows better, I already tried it. I'm the last of the guys in the family to get a bike. her brother has 3 different Italians and her stepdad is on his third 'Wing.
I'm gonna try for the 3rd time to post pics...
I'm gonna try for the 3rd time to post pics...
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19 Aug 2007 17:22 #164936
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78 650sr my baby
78 650sr waiting for rebuild
82 kz1100
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SOUNDS GOOD MY EMAIL IS NA.DARIN@YAHOO.COM
78 650sr my baby
78 650sr waiting for rebuild
82 kz1100
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20 Aug 2007 07:29 #165098
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Rob
CANADA
Need a key for your Kawasaki? PM me
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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Welcome.
Reduce the size of the pictures to less than 550 pixels wide. That should do it.
Reduce the size of the pictures to less than 550 pixels wide. That should do it.
Rob
CANADA
Need a key for your Kawasaki? PM me
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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