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03 Jun 2006 18:49 #51892 by zero psi
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Hey everyone! My name's mike, I'm from Massachusetts, and i just picked up a 75 kz400 for a whopping $50. I don't know much about these bikes (anything), so i'm hoping to learn a few things from you guys and girls.
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03 Jun 2006 18:57 #51895 by NOS
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Welcome! Looks like ya got a project there ;)
You will be able to find some info in the archives on the KZ400. We have a few members that have them and might be willing to help ya get started.

Good luck :)

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03 Jun 2006 19:32 #51900 by zero psi
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NOS wrote:

Welcome! Looks like ya got a project there ;)

Yeah, I know:) . And I promised myself I wouldn't start another one 'till this one was done.
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But how could I pass up a deal like this?:lol:
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03 Jun 2006 20:31 #51914 by wireman
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looks like hes a tinner,he must be an ok guy!;) :woohoo:

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03 Jun 2006 21:01 #51919 by pumps
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Looks like you have your work cut out for you. Does it run?
Check out our site. kcvjmc.org
1977 Yamaha XS650
2000 Kaw W650
2 KZ440 LTDs , a 79 KZ400H and an 83 Belt Drive

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04 Jun 2006 03:34 #51938 by zero psi
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not yet. It's been sitting since '97. All ive done so far is pull off the carbs, broke them down, and have them soaking in cleaner. I ordered a service manual from a dealer. So I'm going to wait till i have that in my hands before i really tear into it.
My main goal is to get it to run, drive, and stop safley for now. When my trucks done I'll worry about body work, shiney paint, and a few little modifications here and there.

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04 Jun 2006 05:28 #51942 by Nevco48
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Hey Zero, welcome. Looks like you got the photo posting routine down no problem. That bike will be a good project, keep us posted on progress.
I'm in NH now but lived in Maynard way back in the late '70s, fun town back then.:P

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04 Jun 2006 12:21 #52012 by fixer5000
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welcome to the boards mike...im right around the corner from you...funny my 650 looked like that when i got it too...steve
1978 kz650b pretty much stock
\\\\\\\" get there fast but arrive alive \\\\\\\"
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05 Jun 2006 07:19 #52179 by georgeha
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Howdy zero,

I like your strategy, I'm still on the "getting it to run perfectly" before I deal with the cosmetics parts, I still have mismatched side panels on my 75 400.

George

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05 Jun 2006 10:04 #52229 by zero psi
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nothing wrong with that, GeorgeB)
Steve, its good to know theres someone local...in case i really screw something up.lol
Nevco, did you know any of the sawyers?

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05 Jun 2006 13:50 #52296 by Nevco48
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zero psi wrote:

Nevco, did you know any of the sawyers?


Sorry Zero- like I said, it was the late '70s, don't remember much about that time frame:lol: :lol:

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05 Jun 2006 14:58 #52307 by zero psi
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lol! I hear ya!

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