Greetings from the Great NW!

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Greetings from the Great NW!

18 Feb 2014 22:06 - 18 Feb 2014 22:07
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Hello everyone!

I bought an '82 KZ550 LTD named Ramona last September. It's my first KZ bike and my first motorcycle.

Got it for $500 off a guy on cragslist. Ramona hadn't run since 2007, and I'm proud to say we had our first ride in December. She's my daily commuter now.

As is common with any machine 30+ years old, Ramona has a few age-related quirks. I look forward to any advice the community will be able to offer.

And because I like to share, the picture is of my bike from about 2 weeks ago up in NE Tacoma.

Thanks!
1982 KZ550 LTD

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Re: Greetings from the Great NW!

19 Feb 2014 02:28
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WELCOME
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Re: Greetings from the Great NW!

19 Feb 2014 14:46
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Welcome.
Your 550 looks to be in great shape, for a 30 year girl.
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Re: Greetings from the Great NW!

19 Feb 2014 15:05
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Welcome aboard! Ed

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1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)

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Re: Greetings from the Great NW!

19 Feb 2014 18:08
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Yey! Another rider from the PNW. I live on the other side of the mountains from you.
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Re: Greetings from the Great NW!

23 Feb 2014 19:16
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Thanks!

I hope she stays nice during my time with her. So far only dropped her in a parking lot with no damage. Let's keep it that way,
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Re: Greetings from the Great NW!

23 Feb 2014 23:02
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I bought that same bike new in 82. Rode it everywhere throughout college. I miss those the days. I mean college, where it's sunny year round in Tempe and the grassy area in front of the dorms is like a beach with heavenly creatures worshiping the sun :woohoo: Riding that bike, that was pretty good too though.

Welcome to another PNW member.

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