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11 Sep 2006 19:48 #76010 by Exitpupil
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Hello. I joined about a month ago when I bought a 79 KZ1000 LTD. I am pleased with how my posts get answers, unlike some other forums I subscribe to where if you aren't a popular regular you can't get a response. My bike was a one owner with 4400 original miles. It had been stored in a basement for 20 years. I am in the process of replacing a lot of rubber parts, dry rotted tires, chain, seat cover, etc. The rear shocks were locked solid. Replacing them with a set 1" shorter along with progressive front springs as I do the fork seals. I am replacing the valve seals so while at it might as well do a little porting for a set of Web street cams and BS34 carbs. My friend is painting the tank and body parts with gloss black and flames. Nota very original idea, but what I wanted. I am really enjoying working on a bike for a change insead of some rusty 30 year old car. Hopefully in a month I'll be cruising and can post some pics of my new project.

79 KZ1000 LTD B3, 1075 kit, BS34 carbs, high velocity ported heads, K410 cams, V&H pipe w/custom baffle

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11 Sep 2006 21:23 #76028 by wireman
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cool!;)

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11 Sep 2006 21:46 #76032 by tganek
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Exitpupil wrote:

...I am pleased with how my posts get answers, unlike some other forums I subscribe to where if you aren't a popular regular you can't get a response... I am in the process of replacing a lot of rubber parts, dry rotted tires, chain, seat cover, etc....


Around here if you are a regular you get ignored. Also if the chain was rubber you were right in swapping it out ASAP!



Sorry, couldn't resist.......:whistle:

And WELCOME!!!

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11 Sep 2006 23:51 #76044 by gpzrox
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Exit, where ya located specifically? I'm 1/2 hour east of Asheville on 40. Have to do a Lake Lure run with you one day!

84 GPZ750. Modded with stock Kawasaki parts: ZR-7 shock, ZX-6 coils, GPZ1100 throttle, EN454 brake, GPZ900 fuse box, etc. and non stock: Ken Sears mirrors, K&N filter, Pirelli Sport Demons.

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12 Sep 2006 08:08 #76082 by Exitpupil
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GPZROX, I am near Sparta, NC about 3.5 hours from Ashville. I live on the Blueridge parkway near milemarker 222. I am really getting anxious to get my bike on the road. BTW, I had a beautiful red 83 GPZ1100 I foolishly sold back in the 90's.

79 KZ1000 LTD B3, 1075 kit, BS34 carbs, high velocity ported heads, K410 cams, V&H pipe w/custom baffle

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12 Sep 2006 08:42 #76089 by Biquetoast
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Exitpupil wrote:

...I had a beautiful red 83 GPZ1100 I foolishly sold back in the 90's.

...but you see? Knowing *now* that it was foolish is most of the battle... ;) Must mean you're one of us....

(1.) '75/'76 KZ400D - Commuter
(2.) '78 KZ750B3 Twin - Commuter
(3.) '78 KZ750B3 Twin - Commuter
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