Saying hello From Michigan :-)

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Saying hello From Michigan :-)

17 Mar 2012 06:52
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Hey all. My name is Will and I was pointed here by Rob (rstnick)from the other KZ forum I belong to. Nice to have multiple sources for info, yes?

I have a '77 KZ650 that I picked up last fall from the original owner. He parked it in 1988 and never found the time to get back on. She has 12k on the clock and runs great. I had to clean the carbs and put new rubber on her but that's all it took. Of course since then I've done a few changes of my own but that's how these things go.

My user name is Renthorin which breaks into two parts - Ren + Thorin. In another language it means "lone wolf". Some break it out into Rent + horin but that makes me feel like a prostitute for rent money...ha! I live in Dexter Michigan, a few miles west of Ann Arbor.

Here is the bike (MERP) sitting in one of the local parks:

caninesportsrec.com/Merp2.jpg

Looking to meet other KZ riders in the mid/se Michigan area.


Will
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Just the average boy next door. I enjoy: SCUBA, drag racing, car shows, dog shows, dog agility, dog sledding, camping (tent), hiking, target shooting (gun/crossbow), landscaping/gardening, and finally getting back into motorcycles.

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Re: Saying hello From Michigan :-)

17 Mar 2012 07:36
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Welcome Renthorin, welcome to KZR...nice find on the bike. :)
Michael
Victoria, Texas

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Re: Saying hello From Michigan :-)

17 Mar 2012 08:20
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Welcome from another new member.

You can beat the looks of the z650's. Nice bike.

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Re: Saying hello From Michigan :-)

17 Mar 2012 09:03
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PM my brother badkz77. He lives in Dundee just south of Ann arbor on 23. He'd more than likely be happy to ride with you.
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Re: Saying hello From Michigan :-)

17 Mar 2012 11:37
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welcome to the jungle. :)
76 KZ, frame gusset work,1200CC.Ported by Larry Cavanaugh, 1.5mm.over intakes, Carron Pipe, ZRX12 rear end, and seat,96zx9 front end.
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Re: Saying hello From Michigan :-)

17 Mar 2012 23:16
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Welcome Will.
Your bike is looking great.
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Rob
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Re: Saying hello From Michigan :-)

18 Mar 2012 00:26
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nice bike and welcome
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Re: Saying hello From Michigan :-)

18 Mar 2012 01:43
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Your bike is looking really good Will! Ed
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Re: Saying hello From Michigan :-)

18 Mar 2012 02:21
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Welcome Will. I grew up in Michigan. The Ann Arbor was one of my favorite areas to ride. Perfect motorcycle area. Love the small towns like Manchester, Clinton, Saline, etc. Use to ride as far east has Irish Hills and Hillsdale by myself or with my girlfriend at the time. Have lunch, check out the town and surrounding country roads before heading back to Taylor. Never made it to Dexter.
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Re: Saying hello From Michigan :-)

18 Mar 2012 08:00
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Hello to old friends (Rob/Ed) and to all the new ones :-)

Dexter isn't very exciting but does have some nice windy roads along the Huron River. You have to share them with runners and bicyclists but it's 35mph so plenty of time to take aim.

Will
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Re: Saying hello From Michigan :-)

18 Mar 2012 09:40
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welcome
im jeffasaki
which in another language means
im a ass when i drink the saki :silly:
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Re: Saying hello From Michigan :-)

03 Apr 2012 20:46
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Hey Will Welcome
I just joined and live on Zukey Lake in Hamburg. Let me know if you want to ride with my son and I and we can meet up
Would be cool to help with the Relay as well

Dave
PS Dont race Jr on my Turbo LOL

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