Hello from Michigan!

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21 Apr 2008 12:32 #208026 by Limey
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In August last year I became the proud owner of a 1978 KZ650! The bike is basically stock, and had been in storage for over 10 years having been taken back to stock just prior to that. I have installed a rear carrier, but that is all. All the chrome is in great shape but it requires a little attention to paint on the tank.

I had to rebuild the carbs to get it running, but it now runs just fine and I am very happy with my new "classic"!

Me? - Born and raised in England (Nottingham) and came to the USA in 1978 after two years in southern Africa. Married to Mary who also loves to ride as a passenger. I have owned bikes since I was 16 years old starting with a Vespa Sportique, then a Triumph 500 "Speed Twin". When I came to the states I bought a 1979 Yamaha 650 Special, followed by a 750 Virago - which I sold two years ago.

Also a keen MG car owner - We have two - a 1971 BGT and a 1974 B Roadster. (Hmmm... there seems to be a '70's focus to my transportation!)

We live in South Lyon, Michigan (about 20 miles north of Ann Arbor). If you are in the area, or live nearby, lets get together for a beer!
Eric
Newmarket, England (for 3 years)
Pentwater, Michighan (Home)
1978 KZ650
2000 ZG1000
2006 Suzuki Burgman 650

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21 Apr 2008 13:05 #208030 by Mcdroid
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Welcome Limey! Another 650 owner! You have plenty of company on this forum...and I'm on my way...for that beer, that is:laugh: :laugh:
Michael
Victoria, Texas

1982 GPz750
1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A

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22 Apr 2008 00:18 #208136 by Beatpoet
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I live up in the Upper Peninsula (Yooper). Get in touch if you ride on up this way.

Jim

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22 Apr 2008 01:49 #208139 by Qdude
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Awright !!! Beer !!!

If we could meet half-way in Montana for that beer as I am in Seattle on the coast way west.

Lived in Asia for 5 years and never met a traveling Brit whose company I didn't sincerely enjoy.

Welcome to the site.

Q
77 KZ 650 C1.
77 KZ 650 C1.
Crashed-Repaired, Pods, Kerker pipe, re-wired core bundle, lamp upgraded, homemade rectifier, solid state regulator , Dyna-s ignition, repainted, slightly modified, year-round commuter
Honda Metro 85 mpg Scooter. Dont laugh I will throw it at you

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22 Apr 2008 06:31 #208175 by davenkids2001
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Qdude wrote:

Lived in Asia for 5 years and never met a traveling Brit whose company I didn't sincerely enjoy.

Welcome to the site.

Q


Ditto on that Qdude! I worked with Brits in both east Asia and Egypt. Other than their lack of understandable speech thay were a good group! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

To Limey: We're here in the People's Republik of Ann Arbor, not far from you. Hope to see you sometime!
Welcome 2 Da Zone!
Dave and Janet
Great Lake State
1979 650SR

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22 Apr 2008 14:13 #208287 by ZER
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Beatpoet wrote:

I live up in the Upper Peninsula (Yooper). Get in touch if you ride on up this way.

Jim


1st, How's it going Limey!

2nd, Beatpoet, That makes 2 Yoopers! I'm from Da Soo eh!
Michigan Yooper
1983 KZ440 LTD Belt Drive,(drag bars, smoothed side covers, shaved seat, pod filters, bar end mirrors) 1981 KZ440 LTD (parts bike)

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