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Hello all KZ riders

30 Dec 2013 12:50
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Hi KZRiders,

I registered today and saying hello to all. I have been riding my 79 KZ400 since 1982 and I must confess that I love it more than my wife (don't tell her even though I think she knows). I purchased it when I was 17 as my first and primary transportation and never stopped loving it. It has moved with me, been on east and west coast, and points in between. When the kids came, I did neglect the bike for some time, but with a little work she cleaned up nicely and and still going strong. I plan on keeping it original and would like to clean up a few things, but for the most part she is good to go (in my opinion).

I'm looking forward to checking out the site and sharing the love with other like minded folk.

Talk to you soon.
Chris
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30 Dec 2013 14:23
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Welcome! Show us some pics of your baby!
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30 Dec 2013 15:33
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Welcome! I take it the KZ in your avatar is your bike. If it is then you should be proud of taking great care for many years. Hope you enjoy your time here and benefit from the collective knowledge. AND Yes, pictures please!
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1977 KZ650B Ready & Fit to Roll Anywhere!
1974 F7 175 -first bike and still own, full resto soon!
2002 ZRX1200R -Red the faster color
2011 Concours 14 -Now a Snarling Wolf in Sheep's Clothing!

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31 Dec 2013 06:36
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Topper/Forrest,

Thanks for the welcome.

Don't have many pics handy, but I do have a couple from last week just after inspection, and one where I was wrenching a bit.


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31 Dec 2013 06:58
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Very nice . A real classic. I bet you get lots of compliments on it.
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31 Dec 2013 06:59
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That snowman needs a helmet! ;)
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31 Dec 2013 07:02
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Tophats are legal in Virginia. :)
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31 Dec 2013 10:40
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Welcome Chris...welcome to KZR...keep the 400 stock...stock ones are getting rare. :)
Michael
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31 Dec 2013 19:59
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Welcome Chris.
Great looking kz!
My story is similar with my Kz, although I've found if you put another beside her, they start reproducing. lol
Rob
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01 Jan 2014 03:26
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Welcome from East Tennessee!!
You will find a LOT of folks on this site as Knowledgeable and Enthusiastic as anywhere!!
TennesseeZ Ed
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01 Jan 2014 03:28
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BTW
I have a Very Good Friend from Chester,Va. hope to get up there before long for a visit.
I have been thru the Shenandoah Valley....beautiful country you have Sir!
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03 Jan 2014 05:58
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Thanks everyone for the warm welcome!!

Any KZriders in N. VA or passing through? if so, feel free to ping me if you want to hook up for a ride (once the weather improves, of course).

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Chris
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