Hi from east TN

Thought I'd go ahead and say hi since I'm now (finally) a KZ owner. After a long search, I just purchased a 1980 KZ1000 LTD and have been pouring over it inspecting, tightening, charging, cleaning, test riding, and, best of all, deciding what has to be done to make it uniquely mine and fit me best.

I've owned a few bikes in my 58 years, most of them have been Kaws and I currently have an '02 KLR650 in the barn also. This KZ is a fulfillment of a long lust affair I've had since the late 70's/early 80's so, I hoping this old hotrod will keep me busy and entertained for awhile since I'm a chronic tinkerer and buyer of tools.

I'm sure the questions will come if I can't satisfy them through the search function first so, until then, I'll see if I can post a pic of the scoot.

Sonny

Welcome Sonny, looks like you found a nice one! Looks like you one of those guys with a really nice, clean garage.:laugh: :laugh:

Welcome to the site. That's a sweet bike. You guys have some great roads up there in East TN. Me & my riding buds are tentatively planning a ride up there in early Oct.

I like the KLR650 a lot! Next spring I'll learn where my daughter is going to college (read: how much it will cost me) and depending on that I hope to buy a KLR next year.

Hey I'm new here to and from knoxville. Hope you enjoy yourself here, I have been lurking for a long time but just registered today. I bet your looking forward to 129 aren't ya? have fun with it!

stilkikin wrote:

I bet your looking forward to 129 aren't ya? have fun with it!

I've had a lot of fun on the Dragon with the KLR but, I think it'll be awhile before I get too crazy on the KZ there. It needs some suspension work as the 28 year old shocks seem to be rather bouncy with my 220lb butt on there and the forks need rebuilding too.

It'll take awhile but, I'll get 'er dialed in.

Sonny

Welcome from another East TN rider. Don't see too many old school Kaws in my area; I'll be lookin for ya. Nice 1000!

Great looking bike. I'm from East Tennessee myself. Some of the best roads anywhere to ride.

How often do you go out ?

jamie wrote:

Great looking bike. I'm from East Tennessee myself. Some of the best roads anywhere to ride.

How often do you go out ?

Go out?...Just for a ride, not as much as I'd like but, most everyday to work.

You know what they say...."Ride to work, work to ride"

Sonny

hows it going,from Nebraska.nice ride,I also have a 1980 kz1000 ltd.I love it,will ride in to the ground before I sell it.Ride hard,work safe.

peanut that looks like a really nice 80. Could you take more pics that are closer so we can see it much better. I really like the paint scheme on these bikes. Hate the small tanks and am trying to get a big one painted in the same scheme. Hopefully it looks just as good. Put her up on the gallery.
We should all plan a ride to Florida or something. A gathering of the herd. I think we could pick up quite a few guys on the way.