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27 Oct 2019 10:43 #813130 by Grcko
1983 KZ440 project was created by Grcko
I bought this bike in February 2018. It didn't run very well. I have spent the time since bringing it back close to stock. I have had more issues with this dang thing but with reading this forum and getting some great help from the people here, I feel comfortable saying that I can trust riding this bike more than a few miles from home. Just in time for winter. :laugh: There are a few more things to do like rebuild a master cylinder for it as well as the calipers. And repaint the tank again. :angry: I had it perfect then knocked it off the stand when messing with the carbs. I think it fractured my arm when I tried to save it as well.
Anyway, thanks again to all who helped me both directly and indirectly with this ongoing project.


As Always,

1983 KZ440
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28 Oct 2019 14:38 #813178 by KZQ
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I'm glad that KZR was a resource for you. What's your next project?
Bill

www.KZ1300.com
Riders:
1968 BSA 441 Shooting Star, 1970 BSA 650 Lightning, 1974 W3, 1976 KZ900, 1979 KZ750 Twin, 1979 KZ750 Twin Trike, 1981 KZ1300, 1982 KZ1100 Spectre, 2000 Valkyrie, 2009 Yamaha Roadliner S. 1983 GL 1100
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28 Oct 2019 17:14 #813194 by Grcko
Replied by Grcko on topic 1983 KZ440 project
KZR is the most knowledgeable forum out there as far as I have found. Do a search and I always end up here to get questions answered.

The only other thing planned right now is to find a usable fuel tank for my sons '83 KZ550. His has a serious dent in it just about the size and shape of his knee. Since these tanks are so rare, I want to get another before I try trying to fix his. The tank on the bike has a two bolt tab. I have only seen 2 for sale and they were both junk.

As Always,

1983 KZ440

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