hey i'm new

i'm new to the site and to these motorcycles. i don't have one yet but i'm pretty sure that i want to get one b/c gas prices suck and my car is a gas guzzler and it's just a v6. (GTP 3800 s/c) and i have been wanting i bike for a long time. i'm a 22 year old Aero-space engineering student at OSU. and i hope to pick up a good cheap KZ1000 and start to build it and mod it to my liking so i will be asking questions and poking your minds for info and help.

Thanks Rob Johnson

good to see you here what year 1000 are you looking for kickstart. shaft or chain there is also a nice one in the classifieds here check it out

i'm pretty sure i want a chain drive. and i want a 77-80. with the duck bill rear end. i have been checking ebay, craigs list, and other sources on the internet. i don't have the money yet but i want to know what to look for when i do.

i have a couple of bikes i am looking at in the projects section of the forum

welcome to z-jungle! far be it from me to piss on anyones parade but might i suggest starting with something a little smaller such as a 650 to gain a little experiance on?you can always sell it later once you get a few miles on itB)

i do appreciate the advice and i know why you say that. my buddy has a early 80's Honda 450 that we have both been learning on he gets his license this week. and i'm going to put a good amount of miles on before i go buy anything crazy.

hi and a big welcome to mad and best world of kaw.




from east sussex england...

Welcome and happy ricding!!! I was going to also suggest a smaller bike to start on, but it looks like you've got the right idea!! I can't wait to hear more from you and to see what bike you end up with!!!

Take care,
Abbie

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