New 1978 KZ650-SR

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New 1978 KZ650-SR

15 Jun 2012 19:51
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Just picked up my first bike this past weekend. It's a 1978 KZ650-SR. Paint is about five or six years old, but was a quality job: blue with pearl. Was previously modified with an electronic ignition, aftermarket coils, and plug wires. My only concerns are a little bit of rust on the inside of the tank, and an occasional stall when idling on a hot day. More pics as they become available.
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Re: New 1978 KZ650-SR

15 Jun 2012 19:55
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Welcome aboard! If it doesn't have one you may want to install an inline fuel filter - just in case any rust particles in the tank break lose. It doesn't take much to cause carb issues. Ed
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Re: New 1978 KZ650-SR

15 Jun 2012 20:03
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Welcome to z-jungle B)
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Re: New 1978 KZ650-SR

15 Jun 2012 21:16
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Welcome.
Nice 650 you bought there.
Have fun, and ride safely.
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Rob
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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.
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