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08 Sep 2017 10:29 #770605 by TonyK
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Hi All,

Firstly allow me to apologize in advance for any protocol errors I will undoubtedly make until I learn the ropes .

This morning I woke to find a Kz 400 very neatly parked in my front yard. From my recollections of last night I apparently bought it a local school charity auction.!! Anyway it has not run for a least 12 years, has been stored in a shed, has no keys, and at first glacé is a bit rusty and bashed in parts. So my dilemma do I attempt to restore it back to its former glory ?? Or do I stay well clear of such a task ?? Please bear in mind I live in the middle of Afica so spair parts are limited , as well as this I 've never tackled such a thing before !!!!

But you know what I really want to do it but don't even know we're to start ????

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08 Sep 2017 17:07 #770620 by ThatGPzGuy
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Welcome to the madness TonyK.
The KZ400 is a great bike and works really well as a café bike (IMHO). They made a ton of them but are known for being a no frills, commuter bike here in the States. Parts can be a bit of a problem for some models.
Do you know what year? Pics are always appreciated.

Jim
North GA
2016 Yamaha FJR1300ES
1982 GPz750 R1
1974 Kawasaki H1
1976 Kawasaki KZ400
1979 Yamaha XS650 cafe'
2001 KZ1000P
2001 Yamaha YZ426
1981 Honda XR200 stroked in an '89 CR125 chassis
1965 Mustang
1967 Triumph GT6
1976 Bronco
"If you didn't build it, it's not really yours"

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