first timer

first let me say that this forum is awesome. I've found such a wealth of info that would've either cost an arm and a leg or would've taken years to gather from personal experience. I've recently purchased a 1977 KZ650C for my first bike. It was in semi-running condition and I thought a steal with 14,000 miles for 800 bucks. Since I got her home I've already adjusted the rear suspension, removed rear ...fairing? maybe thats what its called, removed front fender, and painted her flat black (much better than the flaking red/pink she was before. I also just put in the dyna s ignition which was a pretty easy install. I've always wanted a bike, haven't ridden since middle school on a small dirt bike. so now with gas getting extremely expensive decided that now is the time. I'm looking forward to eating lots of bugs, having an extreme farmers tan, and burn marks on my calves from exhaust pipes!!

Welcome to KZr drfantastik.


You're going to enjoy your new-to-you KZ650 a lot, and will be surprised at how well it performs for a 30+ y/o bike.

Welcome to KZR!

Welcome to the KZR Nation. Great to have another '77 KZ650 here.

Let's see... bugs, tan, burns... all present and accounted for. :laugh:

You've got a good and powerful machine there. Have fun but be cool.

Best of success!

Welcome drfantastik!...now that you mention it, I have burned the calves of every girlfriend I have had (and two ex-wives)...sort of a brand of ownership:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Seventy Seven !!

I got mine for 800 as well.

Welcome to the site!

Welcome.
Have many happy miles with her.