Bike of the month - May 2007

Jeff.Saunders's 1973 Z1 900
This is Jeff.Saunders's 1973 Z1 900. It has been heavily modified: Features an Old ATP turbo kit w/RayJay turbocharger, box swingarm, ELR shocks, Guilari seat, deep sump oil pan, Dyna 2000 ignition, 42mm Mikuni flatslide carb, and aluminum rims. You can see a better picture and some member comments in the gallery.

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Bike of the month - April 2007

oldcoldankles's 1983 KZ 550 M1
This is oldcoldankles's 1983 KZ 550 M1. This bike had been in storage for 8 years until it was rescued by the original owner from an advancing forest fire in 2003. Except for a K&N drop in air filter, windshield, and inline fuel filter, it's all original right down to the vacuum petcock, keys, grips, toolkit and Luminous Midnight Red paint! It now has 21,000 miles on it. It's economical, very reliable, and just plain fun to ride! You can see a better picture and some member comments in the gallery.

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Bike of the month - March 2007

ambergrismooon's 1976 KZ 900 B1
This is ambergrismooon's 1976 KZ 900 B1. 'Gris' Big Red is an LTD. And we all know the LTDs are the best Kaw had to offer. Ever. This LTD is "mildly built" with a 1047 Weisco Kit, new guides, clean carbs and the original airbox. She has new stainless brake lines coated in red to match the custom fire engine red paint. She sports a pair of sexy twisted railroad spike highway pegs. And yellow hand painted Kwaka emblems. 'Gris did the pinstripping. It's gold vinyl anchored by a gold heart on one side of the tank and a shooting star on the other. "She has new Bridgestones, progressive front suspension, new bearings back and front, new steering head bearings..." says 'Gris. Not bad considering he started with "Pits, rust, oxidation, pools of dried paint, drips, chips, runs and rot…" For the full story read Big Red's Re-birth in the articles section! You can see a better picture and some member comments in the gallery.

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Bad Gas

Gasoline goes bad with time and begins in as little as 3-4 weeks. This effect is known as varnishing. Jets and passageways within carbs become obstructed when varnishing occurs. 

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1977-78 Kawasaki KZ1000 Charging System Troubleshooter

1.) Battery Test (ignition off): Meter Scale: 20V DC, Meter Connections: Red test lead to Positive battery terminal, Black test lead to Negative battery terminal, Specifications: 12V min. No more than 1V drop, If up to spec proceed; if below spec, replace battery and retest.

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