New Guy...wish I was new.
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New Guy...wish I was new.
08 Aug 2012 17:30
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:
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
Welcome
Good bunch of KZ maniacs here.
Gotta love a 78 Kaw 1000 LTD thats getting a Turbo
Good bunch of KZ maniacs here.

Gotta love a 78 Kaw 1000 LTD thats getting a Turbo

Original owner 78 1000 LTD
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 20:18
We like turbo and stretch. :woohoo: Welcome
Les
Les
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kzrider.com/forum/13-bike-related/491552...one-followed-me-home
accelerate.presspublisher.us/issue/issue-6-2012/article/ltd
www.cycleworld.com/2013/09/04/2013-cycle...-concours-bike-show/
76 kz 900 turbo
77 LTD 1000 turbo
2 78 Z1R's
72 H2
kzrider.com/forum/13-bike-related/491552...one-followed-me-home
accelerate.presspublisher.us/issue/issue-6-2012/article/ltd
www.cycleworld.com/2013/09/04/2013-cycle...-concours-bike-show/
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Re: New Guy...wish I was new.
09 Aug 2012 10:57
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
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
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!
billybiltit.blogspot.com/
www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/325862-triple-tree-custom-work
kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/294594-frame-bracing?limitstart=0
1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!
billybiltit.blogspot.com/
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
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
welcome
sounds like you know what you want
keep the pics coming
where are you at
craig
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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