Newbie with a 78 KZ650

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Newbie with a 78 KZ650

12 Jun 2007 21:49
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Hey everyone I just wanted to introduce myself. I just bought a 78 KZ650 about 3 weeks ago that i am now working on cleaning up and getting it running well before i start to have some fun with it. My name is Pat by the way and I live in Cincinnati, OH.

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1978 KZ650 B2A

Cincinnati, OH

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Re: Newbie with a 78 KZ650

12 Jun 2007 21:58
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Welcome! I'ts good to have you!

yay for the 650's! :laugh:

Do you have any pictures of your lovely investment?
1977 KZ650-B1 frame and engine. Random pile of parts for the rest.

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Re: Newbie with a 78 KZ650

12 Jun 2007 22:00
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ya but i have no idea how to post them.
1978 KZ650 B2A

Cincinnati, OH

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Re: Newbie with a 78 KZ650

12 Jun 2007 22:06
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Never mind I got the pic up.
1978 KZ650 B2A

Cincinnati, OH

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Re: Newbie with a 78 KZ650

13 Jun 2007 15:32
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Welcome Pat. Nice looking 650. B)
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CANADA

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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.
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1978 KZ1000 project

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Re: Newbie with a 78 KZ650

13 Jun 2007 18:00
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Thanks alot...anyone one here from the cioncinnati OH area?
1978 KZ650 B2A

Cincinnati, OH

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Re: Newbie with a 78 KZ650

13 Jun 2007 18:30
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Very nice, Pat.

Nice looking 650 you have. Smile wide when you're riding!

Welcome.
Nate

Nates vintage bike axiom: Riding is the reward for time spent wrenching.
Murphys corollary: Wrenching is the result of time spent riding.

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Re: Newbie with a 78 KZ650

15 Jun 2007 20:27
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Thanks I hope I can get it out on the road soon.
1978 KZ650 B2A

Cincinnati, OH

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Re: Newbie with a 78 KZ650

15 Jun 2007 21:11
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Hi PAT!B) Nice looking bike. I think you'll have fun.Welcome.
Check out our site. kcvjmc.org
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Re: Newbie with a 78 KZ650

15 Jun 2007 22:17
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Welcome and good luck

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Re: Newbie with a 78 KZ650

17 Jun 2007 06:03
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Welcome! VERY clean looking 650 you got! Personally, I would just leave it as is. Nice, nice bike!
1980 KZ650F1, Bought new out the door for $2,162.98!

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Re: Newbie with a 78 KZ650

17 Jun 2007 06:12
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Another super KZ650... welcome to the forum.

Don't forget to add both your bike year and model plus location to your signature.

Have a great riding season and real carful out there.
1977 KZ650-B1 (Stock)
Upgrades:
- Dyna S Electronic Ignition (DS2-2)
- Dyna 3 Ohm Coils (DC1-1)
- Coil Repowering Mod
- Progressive Springs Front & Rear
- Saddlemen Seat Cover
- New Metallic Red Re-Paint & Repro Badges.
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