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Always wanted a bike, moved out here to Arizona from Louisiana and got my hands on a 83 KZ550F1 Spectre.. needs plenty of TLC, but runs well enough to get me to and from work!

Hoping to (slowly) learn how to give her the TLC she needs. I'm a computer guy, not very mechanically able

Loads of info here though, hi everyone.

Hi Cryph and welcome to the forum. It's great to have another KZ550 rider aboard, and be sure to post a pic of your bike in the gallery:)

welcome to z jungle.theres some computer guys and some computer illiterate one finger typing types like me on here to between all of us we can usually figure most things out. goodluck,happy wrenching!

Welcome Cryph!

Inside a year, we'll have you talkin' like a grizzled old retired Kawasaki mechanic. Lots of info on this site.

Welcome from a computer/mechanic/KZ guy. You have come to the right place, but remember to post the pics!!!!

Mark

Welcome, you will soon be addicted to this site, there is alot of useful info and the people are nice too!
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm pics?

Welcome, Hope you enjoy the site!
The ppl on this site are very nice and have a wealth of knowledge about KZ's. Everyone is ready to help with your bike (if you post PICs!! )

good luck with your bike
ride safe

Welcome to KZr Cryph.

You've got the right idea on taking it slow to begin with.
Following the great advice and tips from the knowledagble folks here, in no time at all you'll be able to complete a full engine rebuild blindfolded, in your sleep, and even drunk if so desired!

And of course like was mentioned, we're junkies for motorcycle pics, regardless of what condition the bike is in.
Plus you can reflect back on the current condition of your bike via pics and see what you've done to make her YOUR bike.

Welcome aboard, Cryph.

Enjoy learning your bike. The smell of gas and oil and having grease under your fingernails is more addictive than the smoke those computer chips let out.

Did someone mention pics yet?

- Nate >>

Welcome. Get yourself a manual if you haven't got one already. Follow the maintenace section, and check everything out. Not too difficult to do, and gets you familiar with your bike at the same time.