New Guy Here from AZ & ID

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New Guy Here from AZ & ID

08 Jan 2013 17:23
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Just joined and I am amazed at how many KZ fanatics out there. Very Cool. I have a 1976 KZ900A4 in Diamond Brown. My dad bought it in 1977 and I fell in love with it right then. Finally talked him out of it by the mid 90's and have had it ever since. Been sitting in the garage for a couple years now. Rusty gas tank, Gummed carbs, etc. So I am starting a new adventure of learning how to get it running again. Looking forward to any advice/tips that can be found or that comes my way. Will upload some pics soon. Take it easy!
1976 KZ900 Original

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Re: New Guy Here from AZ & ID

08 Jan 2013 20:02
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Welcome to the site. I would suggest getting a genuine factory service manual specific to your model. You won't regret it.
Charles
Madison, AL
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Re: New Guy Here from AZ & ID

08 Jan 2013 20:18
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welcome glad to have you aboard
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Re: New Guy Here from AZ & ID

08 Jan 2013 23:02 - 08 Jan 2013 23:02
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Welcome sir! just an fyi, PICTURES!

Les
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Re: New Guy Here from AZ & ID

09 Jan 2013 11:25
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Thanks for the welcome and tips guys. I do have a Clymers manual but don't have a genuine factory one yet. Will look for one today. I started last night. Removed the gas tank and started cleaning it. More rust than anticipated. Petcock and feedlines/filter completely blocked with hard sticky gunk. Can't believe it got this bad in just a few years. And yes I will definately upload pics along the way. Forgot to take any last night, but will tonite.
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Re: New Guy Here from AZ & ID

09 Jan 2013 11:47
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Welcome...looking forward to the pictures.
Michael
Victoria, Texas

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Re: New Guy Here from AZ & ID

09 Jan 2013 12:47
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Welcome to z-jungle! B)
posting from deep under a non-descript barn in an undisclosed location southwest of Omaha.

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Re: New Guy Here from AZ & ID

09 Jan 2013 13:06
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welcome.
don't go by the torque values for the cam cap bolts in the clymers manual.

leon
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Re: New Guy Here from AZ & ID

09 Jan 2013 13:43
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welcome along Lance, quite rare is the brown z9, everybody opts for the green paint, i like the brown myself. enjoy the rebuild.

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Re: New Guy Here from AZ & ID

09 Jan 2013 18:35
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Wow your fathers bike....... I can't think of anything cooler then that! I would sure like to see some pictures and follow along as you get it running.

Best of luck, and you have come to the right place for assistance.

Regards,
Brad

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