Should'of started 'ere
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Should'of started 'ere
01 Jan 2012 19:17
Sorry for posting elsewhere before introducing meself. I've been riding since 1980 and have owned KZs, or Zs as they're named here, ranging from 400 to 1300 cc, from 2 to 6 cylinders. Currently own 2 Z650s that together will make one good one and one virtually complete, if shoddy, parts bike.
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1977 KZ650B1
1980 F1 engine
B1 3-phase alternator
B1 Points ignition
1980 F1 engine
B1 3-phase alternator
B1 Points ignition
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Re: Should'of started 'ere
01 Jan 2012 19:32
Welcome to z-jungle!

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Re: Should'of started 'ere
01 Jan 2012 19:43
Welcome faffi.
Good to have you aboard.
Do post up some pictures of your Zs.
Love to see them.
Good to have you aboard.
Do post up some pictures of your Zs.
Love to see them.

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1978 KZ650 C2, 130K kms, Delkevic ex, EI, CVK32, PMC easy clutch, ATK fork brace, steering damper, braced swingarm, ZRX shocks, 18" Z1R front wheel.
2000 ZRX1100
2011 Ninja 250R - Wife's
2005 z750s (aka GPz750)
1978 KZ1000 project
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Re: Should'of started 'ere
01 Jan 2012 20:22
1977 KZ650B1
1980 F1 engine
B1 3-phase alternator
B1 Points ignition
1980 F1 engine
B1 3-phase alternator
B1 Points ignition
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Re: Should'of started 'ere
01 Jan 2012 20:23
1977 KZ650B1
1980 F1 engine
B1 3-phase alternator
B1 Points ignition
1980 F1 engine
B1 3-phase alternator
B1 Points ignition
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01 Jan 2012 20:39
They look very much complete, and I suspect you can get both of them looking and running really great without too much trouble. Be sure to preserve the stock exhaust system that's on the red one if it's anywhere near as nice as it looks. That's one item that getting very difficult to find in good shape. I noticed the Euro style grab bar on the black one; where are you located? Ed
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Re: Should'of started 'ere
01 Jan 2012 21:43
Welcome on board.
Looks good, like the black one but I'm partial to black, truck, suv, bike, all black.
Les
Looks good, like the black one but I'm partial to black, truck, suv, bike, all black.
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76 kz 900 turbo
77 LTD 1000 turbo
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Re: Should'of started 'ere
01 Jan 2012 21:59
Good looking bikes!
82 KZ750 H3
76 KZ900 A4
74 Z1A
73 Z1 (on the shelf)
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Franklinton, NC
76 KZ900 A4
74 Z1A
73 Z1 (on the shelf)
84 ZN1300
Franklinton, NC
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Re: Should'of started 'ere
02 Jan 2012 04:15650ed wrote: They look very much complete, and I suspect you can get both of them looking and running really great without too much trouble. Be sure to preserve the stock exhaust system that's on the red one if it's anywhere near as nice as it looks. That's one item that getting very difficult to find in good shape. I noticed the Euro style grab bar on the black one; where are you located? Ed
I live in Norway. The red bike is a US import and will need some taxes paid if I want to register it. That could happen if I decide to upgrade it somewhat with more modern wheels and suspension, but so far I have no concrete plans - although I do lust for something like this:
I plan, however, to use the US grab bars on the black bike simply because they look better. I also plan on using the exhaust system from the red bike - I prefer to use the stock system instead of putting it on a shelf.
1977 KZ650B1
1980 F1 engine
B1 3-phase alternator
B1 Points ignition
1980 F1 engine
B1 3-phase alternator
B1 Points ignition
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Re: Should'of started 'ere
02 Jan 2012 18:09
Welcome Faffi, do i recognise your name from the twins forum? I didn't realise you had some 650's too!
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Re: Should'of started 'ere
03 Jan 2012 04:05
Yes, I do pester the lot over at the Twins forum as well
I sold my Z400 many years ago, but I still like to join the forum Ibsen instigated, mostly because it's a well sorted and very friendly place.

1977 KZ650B1
1980 F1 engine
B1 3-phase alternator
B1 Points ignition
1980 F1 engine
B1 3-phase alternator
B1 Points ignition
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