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New member in VA with a 77 kz1000 in rough shape
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13 Oct 2013 23:28 #609916
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New member in VA with a 77 kz1000 in rough shape was created by cpmaynard1980
Hello everyone. New member here in the VA Hampton roads area with a 77 kz1000 a1. I had it when I was stationed in Hawaii and it was nice then but once I was here in virginia I was looking for another project and ended up trading it for a 73 maverick. A week later i regretted it.
About a yeah later I found it on Craigslist here locally and after talking to the guy he said that he didnt have a title. I told him that it used to be mine then that started a long battle with this guy. He wanted a title and vouldnt provide anything on how he get the bike. Everything was shady with this guy and something just wasnt right about it. months of this go by and I ended up getting this bike back for a small amount of money. Its still titled to me.
The bike has been crashed and the tank mangled. busted side cover, electrical system is all hacked up. the headlight and gauges are all trashed. A rear shock is bent. the frame has been rattle can painted black looks like crap. carbs are screwed. and the engine is shot i think.
This is going to be a long term project and I look forward to learning from you guys and giving help where I can maybe meeting up with some local members.
About a yeah later I found it on Craigslist here locally and after talking to the guy he said that he didnt have a title. I told him that it used to be mine then that started a long battle with this guy. He wanted a title and vouldnt provide anything on how he get the bike. Everything was shady with this guy and something just wasnt right about it. months of this go by and I ended up getting this bike back for a small amount of money. Its still titled to me.
The bike has been crashed and the tank mangled. busted side cover, electrical system is all hacked up. the headlight and gauges are all trashed. A rear shock is bent. the frame has been rattle can painted black looks like crap. carbs are screwed. and the engine is shot i think.
This is going to be a long term project and I look forward to learning from you guys and giving help where I can maybe meeting up with some local members.
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14 Oct 2013 06:17 #609936
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Have 1975 Kawasaki Z1-B & 2003 Harley Davidson Heritage Softail Classic
Had Hondas, Harleys and many ,many Z Series Kaws both Std. & LTD's
Replied by ed spangler on topic New member in VA with a 77 kz1000 in rough shape
Welcome from East Tennessee!! :woohoo:
You will find many very knowledgeable and very helpful folks on this site.
Also, check with Chris at Z1 Enterprises for new parts as well as Jim at Red Line Cycles for new parts.
If you are interested in used parts there is an area for sale and parts wanted listed on this Forum.
Regards
TennesseeZ Ed
You will find many very knowledgeable and very helpful folks on this site.
Also, check with Chris at Z1 Enterprises for new parts as well as Jim at Red Line Cycles for new parts.
If you are interested in used parts there is an area for sale and parts wanted listed on this Forum.
Regards
TennesseeZ Ed
Have 1975 Kawasaki Z1-B & 2003 Harley Davidson Heritage Softail Classic
Had Hondas, Harleys and many ,many Z Series Kaws both Std. & LTD's
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14 Oct 2013 13:23 #609970
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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
Replied by 531blackbanshee on topic New member in VA with a 77 kz1000 in rough shape
welcome.
leon
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
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14 Oct 2013 13:44 #609974
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Michael
Victoria, Texas
1982 GPz750
1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A
Replied by Mcdroid on topic New member in VA with a 77 kz1000 in rough shape
Yep...it's gonna be a labor of love. Welcome to KZR.
Michael
Victoria, Texas
1982 GPz750
1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A
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14 Oct 2013 14:52 #609980
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heres a pic of what it used to look like
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14 Oct 2013 14:56 #609981
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Replied by cpmaynard1980 on topic New member in VA with a 77 kz1000 in rough shape
That was just after putting it together back in Hawaii. Its dull and dusty in the pic but you guys get the idea. Ill take picks of it now here in a little bit.
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