First Timer

Hello all. I bought a 1982 KZ1000 LTD a few weeks back. It's my first bike and getting it up and running has been both torture and an adventure. At least I can ride it now and just have to tweak and/or polish a few things here and there. Ever so glad I started riding and I look forward to learning a lot on this forum and maybe even adding a little knowledge where I can!

Welcome, and congratulations on your bike.
If you've never ridden before, or have never been on a bike this big, a motorcycle safety course would be a very good thing. Not only will they better prepare you for riding this beast, but they will also significantly help your insurance costs. The kz's are no joke, they have some get up and move that is best to be eased into.
Safe riding mate.

It certainly has some oomph and I intend to take it easy learning to ride. But, yes, I think beast is an apt term. Thanks for the input...now if I can just get the dag-gone hazards working again (see my thread in the electrical forum...PLEASE!!). LOL