I'm New, showing off my "New" KZ650SR

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I'm New, showing off my "New" KZ650SR

15 May 2009 09:11
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I registered a couple of weeks ago and asked about a 1977 KZ1000, but somebody beat me to it :(

But then I found a nice 1978 KZ650SR and didn't hesitate, called the guy, went to see it Tuesday night, bought it, then picked it up this morning, had it safetied and registered this morning and drove to work. I'm a happy guy.

The original owner took good care of it, had it repainted by a pro in Candy Persimmon Red. The engine and chrome needs some elbow grease to make it shine, and the Clutch sticks a bit, but for a 31 year old bike, I'm really happy.

Here's a pic (I also posted this on the kawasakimotorcycle.org forum, so sorry if you've read this twice):

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Re: I'm New, showing off my "New" KZ650SR

15 May 2009 09:59
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Nice score Troy! You should be excited. :)
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Re: I'm New, showing off my "New" KZ650SR

15 May 2009 10:51
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hey .there you go...nice...and for once that shoei/rifle fairing actually fits the lines on the bike.....nice clean bike....thanks for the pics
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Re: I'm New, showing off my

15 May 2009 12:20
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Welcome Tony, nice looking bike there. You should be happy to have her.
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Re: I'm New, showing off my

15 May 2009 13:19
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Nice looking SR, Troy. Welcome and ride in style!
Nate

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Re: I'm New, showing off my

15 May 2009 13:45
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Nice find indeed.
Welcome. B)
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Re: I'm New, showing off my "New" KZ650SR

15 May 2009 17:57 - 15 May 2009 17:59
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PURDY! :woohoo:

Hey wait a minute... You don;t have to ask a bunch of questions... Just put gas it in and it goes? :blink:
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Re: I'm New, showing off my "New" KZ650SR

16 May 2009 00:19
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Heyyyyy, That look's pretty clean. I'm sure the clutch issue isnt too big a deal, Maybe just needs an adjustment. I've never really worked on much of a bike clutch before, so I couldn't give you much advice, Other then to buy a CLYMER manual. They make repair manuals for EVERYTHING, Even right down to the specifics of valve train, clutch repair, Yada Yada. Wont cost you more then 20 dollars. Best investment you could make for keeping that nice bike, Nice for another 30 some odd years;-)

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Re: I'm New, showing off my "New" KZ650SR

21 Sep 2009 13:52
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Hey Nice ride.
I bet you the clutch cable has stretched a little. An adjustment should do it.

I have a '78 650 SR. I had a custom paint job done on it though. I get a lot of head turns with mine. You will probably get the same with that.

Happy riding.
Andrew

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