New Guy...wish I was new.

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New Guy...wish I was new.

08 Aug 2012 17:30
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Recently picked up another Z and started messing with it. Sure enough there was a site for Z riders. :laugh: The recent buy was a 1978 1000LTD not running. Frames was straight and clear title, good potential. I was a motorcycle mechanic for about 20 years and when the recession hit, I got out and went into the pipeline industry.
Now its for fun. Put J model intake boots and police CV carbs with new K&N ovals. Probably will get a jet kit or some good needles. Going to go turbo eventually and stretch it out a bit(6 inches) or so.
Many parts to buy before then and hopefully be out of this townhome by then and back with a garage.
I already have a motorcycle Handy Airlift and bunch of stuff, just no garage :pinch:
Remember, don't work on your bike so much you never ride it.

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Re: New Guy...wish I was new.

08 Aug 2012 19:59
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Welcome
Good bunch of KZ maniacs here. ;)

Gotta love a 78 Kaw 1000 LTD thats getting a Turbo B)

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Mr Turbo Race Kit, MTC 1075 Turbo pistons by PitStop Performance , Falicon Ultra Lite Super Crank, APE everything. Les Holt @ PDM's Billet Goodies . Frame by Chuck Kurzawa @ Logghe Chassis . Deep sump 5qt oil pan. RIP Bill Hahn

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Re: New Guy...wish I was new.

08 Aug 2012 20:19
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post some pics of the bike and progress...

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Re: New Guy...wish I was new.

09 Aug 2012 10:57
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low lean and mean the perfect combination. welcome
1976 KZ 900 PRO STREET 1977 kz1000 dragbike project

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Re: New Guy...wish I was new.

09 Aug 2012 16:00 - 09 Aug 2012 16:01
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well sir while you may not be a native,
you sure do speak our language :lol: :silly: !

welcome,
you will fit right in.

now,
you gotta camera?

cause i looked at your post twice and didn't see any pictures of this latest acquisition :pinch: .

we are kinda a bunch of picture whores.

it is the only reason some folks come here,650ed,omr,wireman,mark1122,ramtough.
cause we know they can't read :woohoo: !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

leon
skiatook,oklahoma 1980 z1r,1978 kz 1000 z1r x 3,
1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!

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www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/325862-triple-tree-custom-work

kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/294594-frame-bracing?limitstart=0
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Re: New Guy...wish I was new.

10 Aug 2012 18:29
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Remember, don't work on your bike so much you never ride it.

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Re: New Guy...wish I was new.

10 Aug 2012 20:53
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welcome

sounds like you know what you want

keep the pics coming

where are you at

craig
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2003 ZX12R
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