Yet another new guy...

Hi all! I've been a lurker here for quite some time, finally decided to dive in and introduce myself. I recently picked up a 1980 KZ650, technically my second bike, but really the first complete and running bike I've ever owned. As many here, I enjoy the mechanical challenge of tinkering with stuff and the gratification of doing it myself.

I've learned so much already from the contributors here, and I hope I can in return help add to the database of collective knowledge.

Bob

Welcome home.

Sweet bike man! What's that front end off of?

Thanks! Front end is off a 2007 GSXR 1000.

from one new guy to another, welcome!

nice bike! dig the front end.

Welcome Bob.
Nice 650!


How does she handle with a radial front tire and bias ply rear?

Welcome to the KZ-Jungle.... :woohoo:

rstnick wrote: Welcome Bob.


How does she handle with a radial front tire and bias ply rear?

Both front and rear tires were recently replaced by the PO, and I believe they are are radial( barely have 100 miles whatever they are). If anyone needs some practically new tires, I'll have set for sale in about a month.

I honestly haven't ridden it much since the fork swap, just a few times around the hood. I have a few nagging issues that I hope will soon be resolved after my Z1 shipment arrives this week (petcock, sticking floats). With some luck I'll get a couple more rides in before tearing into the rear half of the bike.

I'm starting to give a little more thought with what I want to do with the mono vs. dual swap, but in either case that rear wheel/tire won't be on there much longer

looks great
welcome