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22 Dec 2007 09:30 #186054
by Siggy Javotnik
Replied by Siggy Javotnik on topic '81 KZ550 rocks
Bad Kaw wrote:
I've been thinking about your comment -- I think part of why I bought this bike is that my very first bike ever, at 15, then all through high school and college, was a 1975 Kawasaki 2-stroke 125cc enduro. Originally my dad's bike, he made it my 16th birthday present (forever cementing him in my mind as 'best dad ever' and forgiving any and all shortcomings forever). I wrecked once too often and sold it. Among the worst decisions I've ever made. Sure it was impractical on the road, buzzy, stank, made you stink like burning oil and gas. But I sure miss all of that. Thank God there's a minor head gasket leak on the KZ, so I've returned to the burning oil smell.
Siggy,
Welcome!
One of the worst m/c buying:selling mistakes that I made was to sell my '82 GPz550...been trying to remedy that situation every since I caused it. :blush: BTW: nice bike.
I've been thinking about your comment -- I think part of why I bought this bike is that my very first bike ever, at 15, then all through high school and college, was a 1975 Kawasaki 2-stroke 125cc enduro. Originally my dad's bike, he made it my 16th birthday present (forever cementing him in my mind as 'best dad ever' and forgiving any and all shortcomings forever). I wrecked once too often and sold it. Among the worst decisions I've ever made. Sure it was impractical on the road, buzzy, stank, made you stink like burning oil and gas. But I sure miss all of that. Thank God there's a minor head gasket leak on the KZ, so I've returned to the burning oil smell.
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25 Dec 2007 20:46 #186394
by Bad Kaw
78 Kawasaki Z1R
81 Kawasaki KZ1000J (mods)
82 Kawasaki ELR Clone (1000 J)
82 Kawasaki KZ750R1/GPz750 ELR-ed
70 Kawasaki KV75
83 Honda CB1100F (few mods)
79 Suzuki GS1000 (rolling frame / project / junk)
84 Suzuki GS1150ES (modified project)
83 Yamaha XJ900R (project / junk)
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Siggy Javotnik wrote:
Ha, ha!!!!!!!! Well said!
-KR
Bad Kaw wrote:
...Sure it was impractical on the road, buzzy, stank, made you stink like burning oil and gas. But I sure miss all of that. Thank God there's a minor head gasket leak on the KZ, so I've returned to the burning oil smell.Siggy,
Welcome!
One of the worst m/c buying:selling mistakes that I made was to sell my '82 GPz550...been trying to remedy that situation every since I caused it. :blush: BTW: nice bike.
Ha, ha!!!!!!!! Well said!
-KR
78 Kawasaki Z1R
81 Kawasaki KZ1000J (mods)
82 Kawasaki ELR Clone (1000 J)
82 Kawasaki KZ750R1/GPz750 ELR-ed
70 Kawasaki KV75
83 Honda CB1100F (few mods)
79 Suzuki GS1000 (rolling frame / project / junk)
84 Suzuki GS1150ES (modified project)
83 Yamaha XJ900R (project / junk)
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17 Jan 2008 17:56 #189818
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Replied by jugbandblues67 on topic '81 KZ550 rocks
Me too.
$800 at 8,000 mi.
-JBB
Post edited by: jugbandblues67, at: 2008/01/17 21:00
$800 at 8,000 mi.
-JBB
Post edited by: jugbandblues67, at: 2008/01/17 21:00
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21 Jan 2008 20:59 #190428
by Bad Kaw
78 Kawasaki Z1R
81 Kawasaki KZ1000J (mods)
82 Kawasaki ELR Clone (1000 J)
82 Kawasaki KZ750R1/GPz750 ELR-ed
70 Kawasaki KV75
83 Honda CB1100F (few mods)
79 Suzuki GS1000 (rolling frame / project / junk)
84 Suzuki GS1150ES (modified project)
83 Yamaha XJ900R (project / junk)
Replied by Bad Kaw on topic '81 KZ550 rocks
:pinch: ...oh, the pain and humiliation of it all...
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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78 Kawasaki Z1R
81 Kawasaki KZ1000J (mods)
82 Kawasaki ELR Clone (1000 J)
82 Kawasaki KZ750R1/GPz750 ELR-ed
70 Kawasaki KV75
83 Honda CB1100F (few mods)
79 Suzuki GS1000 (rolling frame / project / junk)
84 Suzuki GS1150ES (modified project)
83 Yamaha XJ900R (project / junk)
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19 Feb 2008 19:22 #195708
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Rob A.
550 A4
GTA,
Ontario, Canada
Replied by Saki Jockey on topic '81 KZ550 rocks
Any more room on this bandwagon?
Rob A.
550 A4
GTA,
Ontario, Canada
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