New Member and New KZ 1000 LTD Owner, Reno, NV

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New Member and New KZ 1000 LTD Owner, Reno, NV

13 Oct 2009 19:07 - 13 Oct 2009 19:11
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Hey all:

I've been hanging around this site for the last month or so, gleaning KZ info in anticipation of buying this (1979 KZ 1000 LTD).

Well, I pulled the trigger yesterday. This is my 20th bike and first Kawi.

I took a short ride yesterday, and what a "hoot" to ride. I love the sound of the old Kawi's. She needs a new seat and a little TLC, but otherwise is in pretty good shape.

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Re: New Member and New KZ 1000 LTD Owner, Reno, NV

13 Oct 2009 19:10
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nice bike! B)
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Re: New Member and New KZ 1000 LTD Owner, Reno, NV

19 Oct 2009 17:48
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looks real nice and by the way welcome
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Re: New Member and New KZ 1000 LTD Owner, Reno, NV

19 Oct 2009 18:25
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Yeah...it's the sound that gets you every time :)
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Re: New Member and New KZ 1000 LTD Owner, Reno, NV

19 Oct 2009 18:38
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Welcome... Nice bike. hope you enjoy riding her.
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Re: New Member and New KZ 1000 LTD Owner, Reno, NV

20 Oct 2009 14:59
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Thanks all.

The Saddlemans seat cover arrived in the mail today, and I just installed it.

The end product is not really photo-worthy but should work well for the time being. It does look a lot better than what I had.

Next up on the list: PKZ1 fuel petcock and a new chain.

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Re: New Member and New KZ 1000 LTD Owner, Reno, NV

22 Oct 2009 05:28 - 22 Oct 2009 05:29
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Jimbomahn wrote:
Thanks all.


Next up on the list: PKZ1 fuel petcock and a new chain.

Welcome to KZR! Make sure you check your sprockets for wear! Worn out sprockets can destroy a new chain real fast! ;)
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Re: New Member and New KZ 1000 LTD Owner, Reno, NV

22 Oct 2009 18:26
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Appreciate that.

The sprockets look surprising good with little to no sign of wear.

Went for a short ride today (first time in six months after recovering from a broken hip).

Whoo Hoo!!! Much fun.

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