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25 Oct 2006 10:40 #87210 by Bicycle Lee
I just noticed this forum was created by Bicycle Lee
So I've been posting for a little while, but I just saw this thread.
My name is Brendan and I live in Salt Lake City, Utah. I just bought a decommissioned 78 KZ1000 police bike. The ad said it has been modified to look like a bike from Mad Max...haha. It sure is pretty raw looking. I love it though. SO, it ran when I got it, had some trouble shifting and the guy who sold it to me said it would need some carb work. But for a running bike with only 27K miles I figured 500 was a pretty good deal. My initial visit to the mechanic included: carb cleaning, fuel filter(my tank is rusty on the inside), cleaning plugs, and turning it into a hard tail. The ride home was great. I got to my folks house to say hi and when I got back on the bike it wouldn't start. My electronic ignition had fried. So I switched back to points, got a new APE race clutch, clutch cable, cut the exhaust off (haha). It runs like a damn dream now. Still to get: I need to fix my tach, new mirrors, new grips, clean and seal my tank, and paint the bike. I'd like to put a wider tire on the back, but we'll see if it's worth the work.

1978 KZ1000 police

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25 Oct 2006 10:47 #87212 by Mcdroid
Replied by Mcdroid on topic I just noticed this forum
Okay Brendan, we forgive you:laugh: :laugh: Welcome:)

Michael
Victoria, Texas

1982 GPz750
1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A

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