Hello from Alabama

More
10 Aug 2008 21:15 #231278 by rkbonds
Hello from Alabama was created by rkbonds
I bought my 78 kz650B about a week ago. It's my first bike in a long time and is definatley going to need lots of tlc. The guy I bought it from lost the title before he got it registered so I'm having to apply for a lost title. One good thing is the bike has never been down, but it hasn't been taged since 1984. The only pics I have are of the day I brought it home.

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

More
10 Aug 2008 21:49 #231288 by Sandy
Replied by Sandy on topic Hello from Alabama
Welcome!B)

1977 KZ1000 A-1

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

More
10 Aug 2008 23:21 #231300 by donthekawguy
Replied by donthekawguy on topic Hello from Alabama
Welcome to the site. Put your pics up and let us see what you have. You can also put them in the gallery for a before and after record.

Rathdrum Idaho
1971 Kawasaki g3ss
1972 Yamaha R5 350
1965 Suzuki Hillbilly
1964 Yamaha 125

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

More
11 Aug 2008 00:49 #231309 by Dirt Nap 312
Replied by Dirt Nap 312 on topic Hello from Alabama
Welcome neighbor. I'm from south Georgia. Great to have you. You'll find good folks here willing to help. Enjoy!!

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

  • Calhoun
  • Offline
  • User
  • Hayabusa= I ride to the strip club in flip flops
More
11 Aug 2008 08:29 #231349 by Calhoun
Replied by Calhoun on topic Hello from Alabama
Hello and welcome . I'm from Dothan originaly.
;)

80 IT175, 84 XL200, XT250, 95 ST1100 96 xr650l (30k miles),kz1000, KX250 97'
Last and most important 93 KX500.

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

More
11 Aug 2008 08:50 #231359 by Mcdroid
Replied by Mcdroid on topic Hello from Alabama
Welcome...lots of 650 folks on this site...you should have fun:)

Michael
Victoria, Texas

1982 GPz750
1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A

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

More
12 Aug 2008 15:06 #231646 by rkbonds
Replied by rkbonds on topic Hello from Alabama

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

More
12 Aug 2008 19:57 #231695 by Link14
Replied by Link14 on topic Hello from Alabama
Looks like a good winter project. I'd make sure you can get it titled before you put much work into it. Titling can be a pain.

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

More
14 Aug 2008 07:57 #231962 by tjhiggin
Replied by tjhiggin on topic Hello from Alabama
Welcome to the site. Where in Bama are you located?

T.J. in Huntsville, Alabama
1983 KZ1100-A3, 1974 Honda CB550-4
Previous bikes: CB100, TS125, CB175, KZ400, CB500-4

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

More
23 Aug 2008 07:08 #233557 by rkbonds
Replied by rkbonds on topic Hello from Alabama
The bike is going to sit until I get the title :( Don't want to
waste my time or money if I'm not going to be able to ride it.


Huntsville, Alabama B)

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

More
23 Aug 2008 08:40 #233574 by Patton
Replied by Patton on topic Hello from Alabama
Imo, restoration of this bike may not be economically feasible,
because the total overall expense involved could far exceed
the purchase price of another bike in already road-worthy
condition. Before spending any money on restoration,
would make a list of everything needed and the overall expense
involved (include carbs, engine overhaul, numerous parts
and pieces). Honestly, in this circumstance. I would
seriously consider applying my hard-earned money elsewhere
than toward restoring this bike, and just use it as a
parts bike (the carbs are already gone), and perhaps
enjoy a profit by parting it out.

Please don't take this the wrong way, as we all have our
different opinions and priorities, with many decisions
being made from the heart instead of the brain.

You can trust me because I was born in Birmingham,
and spent my childhood in Trussville. :laugh:

Good Luck! :)

1973 Z1
KZ900 LTD

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

  • KZQ
  • Offline
  • Administrator
  • Walking Behind the Corn May Not Be All That!
More
23 Aug 2008 09:07 #233580 by KZQ
Replied by KZQ on topic Hello from Alabama
Hi RK,

Welcome to KZR!

Sorry to say I'm going with Patton on that bike. Even if you got it for free keep in mind a good running 650 can be had easily for less than $2,000.00. In pristine condition it'd be hard to sell one for $3,000.00.

That's not to say you couldn't restore it if you are determined.

Welcome to the site.

KZCSI

www.KZ1300.com
Riders:
1968 BSA 441 Shooting Star, 1970 BSA 650 Lightning, 1974 W3, 1976 KZ900, 1979 KZ750 Twin, 1979 KZ750 Twin Trike, 1981 KZ1300, 1982 KZ1100 Spectre, 2000 Valkyrie, 2009 Yamaha Roadliner S. 1983 GL 1100
Projects:
1985 ZN1300

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

Powered by Kunena Forum