Returning member(76 kz900) advice needed

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26 Jun 2009 12:02 - 26 Jun 2009 14:09 #302247 by yousuredo
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Gonna try this again...
I have been a KZR member for several years.

I have tried many times to get the rebuild/resto/ going on my bike.

But life has had other plans.

I inherited my 76 kz900 from my dad in 2000.
It was running, bad but running, then it sat for a few more years.
I tried to start messing with it again in 2003, had all new paint(Cadillac metallic red) Polishing things up, had someone try to get the carbs right.:dry:
then Another curve ball...
Late 2007 I was starting to do more research for rebuilt carbs etc., found a peice of the cam chain guide in my oil when I was changing it...:angry:
Then we started looking for a our first house(another curve ball)B) .
Bought our first house (05/2008)and it came with its fair share of curve balls...

I just bought my first Harley(05/19/2009)B) '09 Night Train
and the economy is killing me(I am In the construction business)

Now I am Broke, but determined to get started on this.
I need a game plan.
What to do, and the best order to do in...
Should I restore it, rebuild it, mod it, ???

What I do about the bike is this...
~ It has sat now for many years, tank is in need of attention
~ It needs carb work(rebuilt/new)
~ It has issues inside the engine if the cam chain guide is coming out during oils changes is
~ almost all rubber, plastic etc. is brittle/dry rotted
~ It has 40+K miles on it
~ Lots of attention need all the way around realy.
~ It was having charging issues the last time I tried riding it
EDIT(added)
~ front forks seals shot/rear shocks shot
~ front caliper freezing up(needs rebuilt)
~ side cover missing that goes under the Right leg
~ Kill/run switch, and starter switch need replaced or attention...
~ Coils are leaking(shellac type stuff) onto the valve cover

I will wash it up some this weekend and post pics...
Remember it has sat for along time, most of it in a garage, some of it out doors(carport)...

Also would love to know if there is anyone is in the west Ga(or Georgia at all) that is good with thees bikes.
I have a lot more time than money so I will try to do as much as possible myself

I need a lot of help.

I do have mechanical skills, but not much experience with bikes.
If I need specialty tools, let me know what I need, where a good place is to get them on the cheap

thanx chris
this pic is from a few years ago...2006 maybe

'09 Night Train ~ '76 Kz900
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26 Jun 2009 12:07 #302251 by Mcdroid
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First question -- do you have the genuine Kawasaki shop manual for your bike? If you do not, then get it, before you do anything to the bike...source will be eBay.

Michael
Victoria, Texas

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26 Jun 2009 12:44 #302263 by yousuredo
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I did/do(maybe) Not sure, before we moved into this house, I had stuff stored in three different places...
I have not found it yet...
Might just need to get another chilton...

some other issues I forgot about...
~ front forks seals shot/rear shocks shot
~ front caliper freezing up(needs rebuilt)
~ side cover missing that goes under the Right leg
~ Kill/run switch, and starter switch need replaced or attention...
~ Coils are leaking(shellac type stuff) onto the valve cover

'09 Night Train ~ '76 Kz900

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26 Jun 2009 12:58 #302270 by Kawickrice
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First off shame on you for getting a Night train before fixing up your Kaw. :( The factory shop manual will help out a bit, but this site will help for a lot of things to, so between both you should be good to go. This place was very valuable to me a few years back when I did my bike and I am sure you will find out first hand. Do sections at a time so you do not get overwhelmed. Cleaning her up is cheap and since you have time that will keep you occupied for a while. Ebay can save a bundle on some parts, and some parts should be new for safety reasons. Pick a place to start and ask lots of questions. Oh by the way welcome back.

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