new guy - new KZ1300!

  • jloyd
  • jloyd's Avatar Topic Author
  • Offline
  • User
  • Posts: 1
  • Thanks: 0

new guy - new KZ1300!

05 Jun 2008 23:18
#218277
Just joined the site - and just bought myself a 1982 KZ1300 with Vetter package. Bike is in great shape, except for the timing chain tensioner. No bent valves though, guess I got lucky. Bought it sight unseen - never met the seller. Talked to him on the phone, his price was good ($400), and he seemed honest. I've been a mechanic, both cycle and auto/light truck, for about 30 years. Thought I would take the gamble. I've always liked the big sixes, now I've got an excuse to spend my $$$$$ on one.
Loyd in Washington State

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

  • Makarth
  • Makarth's Avatar
  • Offline
  • User
  • Posts: 229
  • Thanks: 1

Re: new guy - new KZ1300!

06 Jun 2008 02:17
#218292
Welcome!!

Awesome find but theres a rule in these forums that when you get a good deal it's mandatory to post pictures ;) j/k but we'll want them any ways and maybe even a video. Ride safe and don't be afraid to dive in with questions and conversations we are a friendly bunch.

Ride Safe

1977 kz1000 - Megasquirt project @ 40% wiring, plenum, and exhaust<--(done!)

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

  • StreetfighterKz
  • StreetfighterKz's Avatar
  • Offline
  • User
  • Posts: 1522
  • Thanks: 127

Re: new guy - new KZ1300!

06 Jun 2008 05:07
#218303
Grab a ZX11 cam chain tensioner. Bolts right on and suppose to be better than stock. Oh and part of signing up is post pics of your bike and everything you do to it.

Later, Doug
1978 z1000 Streetfighter
1976 z900 Stripfighter
1979 z650 Resto-Mod
1983 Gpz750 Resto-Mod
2018 Z900RS

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

Powered by Kunena Forum