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28 Jul 2006 14:39 #65480 by Kawifan
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As my username indicates, I'm a big Kawi fan. I've a love affair with the KZ for a while now. I was born the 1st year they arrived, but have a big appreciation for this machine (really alot of 70's Japanese bikes but the KZ stands out). I currently own a zx7 that I shoved a zx9r motor in along with a grocery list of mods. It's quite a bike. And I also own a Dualsport Honda XR650r to light my hair on fire in the dirt and at times the street.

I am in the market for a Kz 900. Currently looking at a 76 B1. I've got some questions, but I'll save them for the appropriate topic section.B)

1978 KZ1000 A2A

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28 Jul 2006 14:56 #65482 by Biquetoast
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Kawifan wrote:

As my username indicates, I'm a big Kawi fan....

So am I!
Welcome.
Pics of the zx?

(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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28 Jul 2006 17:12 #65502 by Kawifan
Replied by Kawifan on topic Hello!
Biquetoast wrote:

Kawifan wrote:

As my username indicates, I'm a big Kawi fan....

So am I!
Welcome.
Pics of the zx?


Here you go. The bike has seen some changes since these snaps, but needs a respray. The mods include:

9r motor, head decked and a 3 angle for clean up.
Full titanium muzzy racing exhaust 2 1/8 tubing
39mm Flatslide racing carbs modified to run in standard ram setup (haven't nailed the jetting yet, but close)
Brembo full floating rotors
Kevlar brake lines.
Homologation model tail section (single seater)
Modified crankcase breather setup running to catch can
520 chain conversion
Forks modified to accept 9r lowers, Racetech Springs and valving
136 hp @ the wheel
Potential for 950 big bore kit which should put it around 150 @ the wheel.
Not bad for an old girl. Takes a very powerful bike (and a skilled rider) to lose me.
Paint...ugly...but I'll get around to it

The Duc isn't mine...but I've had my fun with it. 'til my buddy took it back, moved to manhattan and it got ripped off in 1 month.

The XR is my dirt/trails weapon...torque that will scare ya. Total Beast.

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1978 KZ1000 A2A

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28 Jul 2006 19:56 #65545 by rstnick
Replied by rstnick on topic Hello!
Welcome. Nice bikes you've got there. B)

Give us a pic of the 76 B1 when she comes home.

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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29 Jul 2006 06:02 #65612 by cnyl
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Nice bikes. I take it you do alot of track days? :)

1982 KZ1000 M2 CSR
North Port, FL

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29 Jul 2006 20:20 #65785 by Kawifan
Replied by Kawifan on topic Hello!
I've got a few under my belt...but Loudon is a horrible track AND the only one around. That in addition to being pricey $200-250 depending on who's running it makes them kinda rare now-a-day. When I lived in California, Willow was the spot (along with a myriad of canyon roads). The zx7 is a better street bike anyway.

1978 KZ1000 A2A

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30 Jul 2006 15:44 #65924 by ltdrider
Replied by ltdrider on topic Hello!
Welcome!
The 900 LTDs are getting rare, like all of the older Kaws, but keep your eyes peeled... one will turn up.

'76 KZ900 LTD (Blaze)
'96 Voyager XII (Dark Star)
'79 KZ650 Cafe Project (Dirty Kurt)
Greensboro, NC

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30 Jul 2006 17:24 #65945 by scunkcreek
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I'm new too.Just took out the old mans Kaw out of the shed, been there for 6 yrs. Hes recovering from a brain injury from a sporter accident. This is a 76 KZ900. Gettin the tanks and cover painted, but love these bikes and cant wait until its done.Never ridden before and its gonna be on a KZ . Good luck Bud.

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30 Jul 2006 17:26 #65946 by scunkcreek
Replied by scunkcreek on topic Hello!
I'm new too.Just took out the old mans Kaw out of the shed, been there for 6 yrs. Hes recovering from a brain injury from a sporter accident. This is a 76 KZ900. Gettin the tanks and cover painted, but love these bikes and cant wait until its done.Never ridden before and its gonna be on a KZ . Good luck Bud.

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