New KZ Rider in Saskatoon, Canada

  • Rod.
  • Rod.'s Avatar Topic Author
  • Offline
  • User
  • Posts: 8
  • Thanks: 0

New KZ Rider in Saskatoon, Canada

20 Nov 2007 20:23
#181957
Hi,
I've just bought my 1st bike -- a very nicely restored '76 KZ900. I've never ridden before, so this should be very interesting. You can be sure that I'll be asking all kinds of questions -- especially as it'll be 6 months before I get onto the road. We have only 2 seasons up here -- 6 months of winter and 6 months of tough sledding.

There's a photo in the gallery:
< kzrider.com/index.php?option=com_ponygal...&func=detail&id=3151 >

Cheers,

Post edited by: Rod., at: 2007/11/20 23:23

Post edited by: Rod., at: 2007/11/20 23:28

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • oldcoldankles
  • oldcoldankles's Avatar
  • Offline
  • User
  • Posts: 234
  • Thanks: 3

Re: New KZ Rider in Saskatoon, Canada

20 Nov 2007 20:28
#181960
Hi Rod and welcome to KZR. There are lots of friendly folks here and in Saskatoon with tons of background experience and knowledge on KZ's so ask away:)
Peachland BC
1981 KZ1000 CSR M1
1983 KZ550 LTD M1 (Shaft)
1989 Corvette coupe

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • Rod.
  • Rod.'s Avatar Topic Author
  • Offline
  • User
  • Posts: 8
  • Thanks: 0

Re: New KZ Rider in Saskatoon, Canada

20 Nov 2007 20:37
#181963
Thanks! Just saw your "Bike of the Month" -- very nice looking ride!

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • bill_wilcox100
  • bill_wilcox100's Avatar
  • Offline
  • User
  • Posts: 1115
  • Thanks: 5

Re: New KZ Rider in Saskatoon, Canada

20 Nov 2007 23:29
#181969
Outstanding Rod. Welcome to KZR. Never too many Canadians here IMHO.

Best of success!
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.
Montreal, Canada

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • JR
  • JR's Avatar
  • Offline
  • Sustaining Member
  • Posts: 2938
  • Thanks: 453

Re: New KZ Rider in Saskatoon, Canada

21 Nov 2007 03:31
#181977
Thats a beauty. Welcome to the site. There are quite a few Canadians here
If you dont mind a word of advice, take one of of those rider courses if you can. I rode years ago then stopped for 20 years before getting back in the saddle agsin and found that a weekend course was a great investment....5 years later I'm still alive :laugh: :laugh:
1980 kz750E1, Delkevic exhaust

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • Night_Train01
  • Night_Train01's Avatar
  • Offline
  • User
  • Posts: 161
  • Thanks: 3

Re: New KZ Rider in Saskatoon, Canada

21 Nov 2007 04:07
#181979
Nice looking bike.....welcome to the board.
I agree, take a course in the spring, it will also help with the insurance rates.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • barney
  • barney's Avatar
  • Offline
  • User
  • Posts: 443
  • Thanks: 36

Re: New KZ Rider in Saskatoon, Canada

21 Nov 2007 04:52
#181984
Welcome Rod. Congrats on the nice 900 bud.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • rstnick
  • rstnick's Avatar
  • Offline
  • User
  • Posts: 4416
  • Thanks: 384

Re: New KZ Rider in Saskatoon, Canada

21 Nov 2007 06:02
#181995
Welcome. Very nice KZ900. B)
Many happy KMs on her.
Rob
CANADA

Need a key for your Kawasaki? PM me

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.
2000 ZRX1100
2011 Ninja 250R - Wife's
2005 z750s (aka GPz750)
1978 KZ1000 project

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • tjhiggin
  • tjhiggin's Avatar
  • Offline
  • User
  • Posts: 169
  • Thanks: 1

Re: New KZ Rider in Saskatoon, Canada

21 Nov 2007 11:10
#182029
Beautiful bike, congrats on your new toy. I lusted after one of those as a teenager in the '70s.

Don't know if you're a CFL fan, but best of luck to the Riders in the Grey Cup this weekend.
T.J. in Huntsville, Alabama
1983 KZ1100-A3, 1974 Honda CB550-4
Previous bikes: CB100, TS125, CB175, KZ400, CB500-4

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • Rod.
  • Rod.'s Avatar Topic Author
  • Offline
  • User
  • Posts: 8
  • Thanks: 0

Re: New KZ Rider in Saskatoon, Canada

21 Nov 2007 17:24
#182088
Hey-- thanks everyone -- and yes I'll definitely be taking a course in the spring. Hopefully my grey hair means I've learned that I can no longer rely on the three I's of youth (immortality, invincibility, and impotence). Not sure, though, what the last one has to do with motorcycles.

Go Riders!

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • H2RICK
  • H2RICK's Avatar
  • Offline
  • User
  • Is this a fun bike, or what!!!
  • Posts: 662
  • Thanks: 1

Re: New KZ Rider in Saskatoon, Canada

25 Nov 2007 12:43
#182622
Welcome to the board, Rod, from another Prairie boy from.....where else but....CowTown.
A riding buddy of mine, GreenMeanie on this board, has that exact bike.....but his needs paint badly. he's even got the same pipe as you have.
Enjoy your new ride and the hijinks on the board.
Riders are looking good for the Cup.
KZ650C2 Stock/mint. Goes by "Ace".
H2A Built from a genuine basket case. Yes,it's a hot rod.
GT550A Stock/mint. Pleasant stroker.
2006 Bandit 1200S for easy LD rapid transit
Various H2 projects in the wings.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Powered by Kunena Forum