Found me a kz650 in Oklahoma, hey yall

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07 Nov 2009 17:10 #332009 by paul_the_welder
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Hey I'm Paul. I just got the bug again for a motorcycle. I havem't had one since I got married 5 years ago. I've had a

1995 suzuki gn125, 1978 honda 400 , 2002 honda 900cb I bought brand new and totalled it. After I wrecked it I figured I used up all my luck for awhile since I was going 90mph and wrecked with no helmet and just broke my leg.

Well I saw this ad for a 1980 kz650. It was pretty cheap so I thought it would be in bad condition. I wasent looking for a project but I called anyway. the guy said it was in good shape and only had 12,000 miles. I asked if it had spoke wheels because I was really looking for that vintage look. I was alittle disapointed that it had mags, but after seeing it, I didn't care.

This is my 1980 kz650e1. Mostly original that I can see, ven the exhaust. Seriously ,it rides as good as the brand new honda cb900 I bought. It shifts smooth and the motor is a sewing machine. I went on a great ride around the lake by my house today. It was 80 degreee's today.
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07 Nov 2009 17:20 #332016 by jordan
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looks like you have a great runner there

KZ810 streetfighter kz/gpz/gsxr
1983 gs1100e
1979 KZ 1000 1428 dragbike project
1974 kawasaki H1 500 sold :(
1972 Kawasaki s2 350-parted on ebay :(
1973 Kawasaki s2 350-parted on ebay :(
1982 kz750(sold)
1978 kz650 hardtail(sold)
1975 honda xl250-sold
1971 yamaha R5-sold
1982 yamaha xs400

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07 Nov 2009 18:37 #332047 by 650ed
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Nice bike. Please wear a helmet (we want you to keep your noodle in one piece). Ed

1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)

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07 Nov 2009 18:55 #332051 by Black KZ1000
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Heck yeah Paul.nice bike!

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07 Nov 2009 19:01 #332053 by Iron Duke
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Paul, Welcome to KZR nation, Yes it looks to be original and in very good shape, who would have ever believed that you could find a bike from the 60s,70s,80s,machined very well, well balanced,estately pleasing to the eye,and a dream to ride and control?Kawasaki did,ride on.the invasion continues regards Duke

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08 Nov 2009 18:52 - 09 Nov 2009 02:11 #332218 by paul_the_welder
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Yeah its really amazing how natural it feels. I felt comfortable the second I got on the bike. I'm pretty picky about some stuff, but there's nothing to complain about with this bike.
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09 Nov 2009 07:00 #332328 by rstnick
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Welcome Paul.
Nice find.
Enjoy and ride safely.
B)

Rob
CANADA

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1978 KZ650 C2, 130K kms, Delkevic ex, EI, CVK32, PMC easy clutch, ATK fork brace, steering damper, braced swingarm, 18" Z1R front wheel.
2000 ZRX1100
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2005 z750s

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09 Nov 2009 07:28 #332333 by Mcdroid
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Welcome Paul...nice score.

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09 Nov 2009 12:28 #332384 by YUKABODOS
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Please wear a quality helmet. Ed is right.

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14 Nov 2009 06:20 #333594 by N0NB
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Nice score, Paul, very nice score.

Nate

Nates vintage bike axiom: Riding is the reward for time spent wrenching.
Murphys corollary: Wrenching is the result of time spent riding.

1979 KZ650 (Complete!)
1979 KZ650 SR (Sold!)
1979 KL250 (For sale)
1994 Bayou 400 (four wheel peel :D )

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