New owner of a '79 KZ650
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New owner of a '79 KZ650
12 Jul 2008 13:53 - 12 Jul 2008 13:56
Hey guys. Found this site while browsing through the forums at kawasakimotorcycles.org, and have enjoyed looking at all of your bikes.
I just picked up a '79 KZ650 a week ago. Decided at long last, I was going to have a bike. I went to a few different dealerships, looking at various bikes. Found a few I liked, but it was always too much money (save longer) or the salesguy was only out for his comission.
Finally, almost ready to go back home, I stopped at a little hole in the wall Kawa shop. After looking around the showroom, and deciding there were no used bikes, I looked toward the street, and saw a line of bikes. Two caught my eye right away.
Sitting there was an old Honda Nighthawk, and beside it, a KZ650. I looked first at the Honda, but it had a few "repaired" cracks and over 61000 miles, and a rough idle.
Once I sat on the KZ, I was home. It's all stock, original parts, and only 13000 miles. It fired right up, idled smooth, and made a very smooth transition from lower to higher RPM, despite only being just started.
We went back in the shop, and I put $1000 down on the spot. A week after picking it up - over 300 miles added to the odo, and haven't looked back!
I just picked up a '79 KZ650 a week ago. Decided at long last, I was going to have a bike. I went to a few different dealerships, looking at various bikes. Found a few I liked, but it was always too much money (save longer) or the salesguy was only out for his comission.
Finally, almost ready to go back home, I stopped at a little hole in the wall Kawa shop. After looking around the showroom, and deciding there were no used bikes, I looked toward the street, and saw a line of bikes. Two caught my eye right away.
Sitting there was an old Honda Nighthawk, and beside it, a KZ650. I looked first at the Honda, but it had a few "repaired" cracks and over 61000 miles, and a rough idle.
Once I sat on the KZ, I was home. It's all stock, original parts, and only 13000 miles. It fired right up, idled smooth, and made a very smooth transition from lower to higher RPM, despite only being just started.
We went back in the shop, and I put $1000 down on the spot. A week after picking it up - over 300 miles added to the odo, and haven't looked back!
Chris
Philadelphia PA
1979 KZ650
Philadelphia PA
1979 KZ650
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Re: New owner of a '79 KZ650
12 Jul 2008 14:15
A wise choice indeed!
Welcome to KZR and 650 ownership.
Welcome to KZR and 650 ownership.
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1978 KZ650 C2, 130K kms, Delkevic ex, EI, CVK32, PMC easy clutch, ATK fork brace, steering damper, braced swingarm, ZRX shocks, 18" Z1R front wheel.
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Need a key for your Kawasaki? PM me
1978 KZ650 C2, 130K kms, Delkevic ex, EI, CVK32, PMC easy clutch, ATK fork brace, steering damper, braced swingarm, ZRX shocks, 18" Z1R front wheel.
2000 ZRX1100
2011 Ninja 250R - Wife's
2005 z750s (aka GPz750)
1978 KZ1000 project
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Re: New owner of a '79 KZ650
14 Jul 2008 06:02
gorack wrote:
So if I can't locate my bike, I should check your garage first?
yep the first 650 i owned had the same paint scheme boy its still my favorate some day like to find another one just like it, take care of her she a beautyB)
So if I can't locate my bike, I should check your garage first?
Chris
Philadelphia PA
1979 KZ650
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Re: New owner of a '79 KZ650
14 Jul 2008 08:15 - 14 Jul 2008 08:16
Spleaf, welcome to the KZR Nation! Outstanding find you got there. You're in for a great riding season... be safe out there.
Best of success!
Best of success!
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- Dyna S Electronic Ignition (DS2-2)
- Dyna 3 Ohm Coils (DC1-1)
- Coil Repowering Mod
- Progressive Springs Front & Rear
- Saddlemen Seat Cover
- New Metallic Red Re-Paint & Repro Badges.
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Upgrades:
- Dyna S Electronic Ignition (DS2-2)
- Dyna 3 Ohm Coils (DC1-1)
- Coil Repowering Mod
- Progressive Springs Front & Rear
- Saddlemen Seat Cover
- New Metallic Red Re-Paint & Repro Badges.
Montreal, Canada
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