New meat in Florida
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New meat in Florida
05 Nov 2011 22:15
Hi guys and gals Ken here,just bought a 1980 KZ1000 shaft model from a customer of mine after a couple of failed deals to buy a ZRX1200. Price was right at $500,so I'll tinker,paint,mod,and ride it some then get somethin newer. Who knows,it would make a great 2nd bike to have around. Thanks and ride safe all!!!!! Ken
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Re: New meat in Florida
05 Nov 2011 22:45
Welcome to KZR Ken. Which part of Florida do you hail? Any pictures of your new ride? Is it a runner? Sounds like you got a great deal.
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Re: New meat in Florida
06 Nov 2011 00:34
Welcome to the club.. There are a few of us Sunshine Staters here.. Good second bike? Sounds like a good primary bike to me.
Lets see some pics!

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Re: New meat in Florida
06 Nov 2011 01:14
Welcome mate. I have the same bike. This is my first Kawasaki and man, let me tell ya, this sucker is pretty darn quick! Keep the rubber side down.

Michael
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Re: New meat in Florida
06 Nov 2011 01:58
welcome to z-jungle

posting from deep under a non-descript barn in an undisclosed location southwest of Omaha.
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06 Nov 2011 17:04
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06 Nov 2011 17:07
BTW guy here in ky is parting one out went and looked at it 2 weeks ago Dyna S accel coils 4 into 1 and about all the stock stuff I have his number if ya need any parts before Feebay gets em all
1978 KZ1000 A2
Thrown Together To Ride Til Winter
Facebook Page
Free Range Custom Art
1982/83 750R/GPZ
1984 Goldwing 1200 Interstate
1982 Yamahopper QT50
Previous
2 79 HD sporty XLH
02 HD FLSTS Heritage
60's HD Hummer
70's Honda 550 Four
70 Yamaha 100
and various enduros dirtbikes minibikes...
Thrown Together To Ride Til Winter
Facebook Page
Free Range Custom Art
1982/83 750R/GPZ
1984 Goldwing 1200 Interstate
1982 Yamahopper QT50
Previous
2 79 HD sporty XLH
02 HD FLSTS Heritage
60's HD Hummer
70's Honda 550 Four
70 Yamaha 100
and various enduros dirtbikes minibikes...
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Re: New meat in Florida
06 Nov 2011 19:08Hmm ya I might be interested in the 4-1,and maybe ignition too. If you could send his number via PM I'd appreciate it. Thanks---Kenramtough_63 wrote: BTW guy here in ky is parting one out went and looked at it 2 weeks ago Dyna S accel coils 4 into 1 and about all the stock stuff I have his number if ya need any parts before Feebay gets em all
I have a bike shop in Melbourne,FL. and live next town over in Palm Bay,FL. We're about half way down on the east coast,just below Cocoa Beach.
For now it IS gonna be my primary bike since I sold my BMW R1200RT. Its not running presently,its missing exhaust,and I have to go through carbs from sitting about 2yrs. Its in great shape considering. Gotta get rid of the narly king queen seat. Ick!!! I hate those things. Glad to be here,hope to have some fun. Thanks----Ken
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06 Nov 2011 19:15kenthewrench wrote:Hmm ya I might be interested in the 4-1,and maybe ignition too. If you could send his number via PM I'd appreciate it. Thanks---Kenramtough_63 wrote: BTW guy here in ky is parting one out went and looked at it 2 weeks ago Dyna S accel coils 4 into 1 and about all the stock stuff I have his number if ya need any parts before Feebay gets em all
I have a bike shop in Melbourne,FL. and live next town over in Palm Bay,FL. We're about half way down on the east coast,just below Cocoa Beach.
For now it IS gonna be my primary bike since I sold my BMW R1200RT. Its not running presently,its missing exhaust,and I have to go through carbs from sitting about 2yrs. Its in great shape considering. Gotta get rid of the narly king queen seat. Ick!!! I hate those things. Glad to be here,hope to have some fun. Thanks----Ken
Just emailed him to make sure which number he wants me to give lol
Whay kind of bike shop? Pretty sure the one he has under the blanket in his garage was a BMW
1978 KZ1000 A2
Thrown Together To Ride Til Winter
Facebook Page
Free Range Custom Art
1982/83 750R/GPZ
1984 Goldwing 1200 Interstate
1982 Yamahopper QT50
Previous
2 79 HD sporty XLH
02 HD FLSTS Heritage
60's HD Hummer
70's Honda 550 Four
70 Yamaha 100
and various enduros dirtbikes minibikes...
Thrown Together To Ride Til Winter
Facebook Page
Free Range Custom Art
1982/83 750R/GPZ
1984 Goldwing 1200 Interstate
1982 Yamahopper QT50
Previous
2 79 HD sporty XLH
02 HD FLSTS Heritage
60's HD Hummer
70's Honda 550 Four
70 Yamaha 100
and various enduros dirtbikes minibikes...
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Re: New meat in Florida
06 Nov 2011 19:33I work on all makes and models from metrics,HD's,Euros,to sport,cruiser,little atv and dirt(don't care for the dirtbikes).Got a little of everything in right now.ramtough_63 wrote:kenthewrench wrote:Hmm ya I might be interested in the 4-1,and maybe ignition too. If you could send his number via PM I'd appreciate it. Thanks---Kenramtough_63 wrote: BTW guy here in ky is parting one out went and looked at it 2 weeks ago Dyna S accel coils 4 into 1 and about all the stock stuff I have his number if ya need any parts before Feebay gets em all
I have a bike shop in Melbourne,FL. and live next town over in Palm Bay,FL. We're about half way down on the east coast,just below Cocoa Beach.
For now it IS gonna be my primary bike since I sold my BMW R1200RT. Its not running presently,its missing exhaust,and I have to go through carbs from sitting about 2yrs. Its in great shape considering. Gotta get rid of the narly king queen seat. Ick!!! I hate those things. Glad to be here,hope to have some fun. Thanks----Ken
Just emailed him to make sure which number he wants me to give lol
Whay kind of bike shop? Pretty sure the one he has under the blanket in his garage was a BMW
Let me know on phone number. Thanks====Ken
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