1977 1000 LTD 549 Original Miles!

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27 Jun 2014 15:16 - 11 Jul 2014 10:24 #638167 by dennisarner
1977 1000 LTD 549 Original Miles! was created by dennisarner
Original owner put it in his walkout basement 37 years ago! I bought it a week ago. Had one new in 1977, but sold it at 42000 miles upon the birth of my second child. A few minor scratches, but pretty close to perfect. It will get the royal treatment no expense spared restoration it deserves.

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27 Jun 2014 15:34 #638169 by 650ed
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Welcome aboard! That is an amazing buy!!! Ed
1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)

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27 Jun 2014 15:52 #638172 by pete greek1
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You're a Lucky Guy, It's almost A museum piece !!!
1980 LTD 1000..,1976 LTD 900, have the 1000&900 now. the rest are previous= 1978 KZ 650 B.., 1980 Yamaha XT 500..,1978 Yamaha DT 400.., 1977 Yamaha yz 80..,Honda trail ct 70.., Honda QA 50...5-1/2 hp brigs & straton CAT chopper mini bike...3-1/2 hp mini bike (WHEN GAS WAS ABOUT 45 CENTS A GALLON)!!!!

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27 Jun 2014 16:25 #638173 by z1kzonly
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Wow, when you think you've seen it all, and there are no more to be had!
One shows up again!
Care to disclose the buying price???
Good luck! Hope He kicked it over 2 or 3 times a year. If he did not start it at al, being inside.
Livin in "CheektaVegas, NY
Went thru 25 of these in 40 yrs.
I SOLD OUT! THE KAW BARN IS EMPTY.
More room for The Old Girl, Harley 75 FLH Electra Glide,
Old faithful! Points ign. Bendix Orig. carb.
Starts everytime!

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27 Jun 2014 16:34 #638174 by dennisarner
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I paid too much for it. Minor scratches on tank, the rest is close to perfect. Going to keep it original as much as possible. Where can i get rwl tires?

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27 Jun 2014 16:52 #638176 by pete greek1
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What's ,Tooo much ? you got almost a new bike there, that's 33 yrs. old :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:
Pete
1980 LTD 1000..,1976 LTD 900, have the 1000&900 now. the rest are previous= 1978 KZ 650 B.., 1980 Yamaha XT 500..,1978 Yamaha DT 400.., 1977 Yamaha yz 80..,Honda trail ct 70.., Honda QA 50...5-1/2 hp brigs & straton CAT chopper mini bike...3-1/2 hp mini bike (WHEN GAS WAS ABOUT 45 CENTS A GALLON)!!!!

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27 Jun 2014 20:44 #638208 by Patton
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Hello, dennisarner, and WELCOME to KZr! :cheer:

Handsome bike!

RWL tires available from Dunlop and perhaps also Bridgestone.

Good Fortune! :)
1973 Z1
KZ900 LTD

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27 Jun 2014 21:11 #638225 by Beaner242
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nice score!!!
1982 KZ1000K LTD Chopper

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01 Jul 2014 11:25 #638583 by dennisarner
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Yes, Bridgestone makes RWL tires. 100/90/19 for the front.....140/90/16 for the rear? or 130/90/16?

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02 Jul 2014 07:18 #638661 by 531blackbanshee
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welcome.

wow.

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!

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www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/325862-triple-tree-custom-work

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11 Jul 2014 08:13 #639695 by Old Kaw Boy
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:ohmy: Great Buy!
OLD KAW BOY


1979 LTD 1000

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11 Jul 2014 08:29 - 11 Jul 2014 10:27 #639698 by dennisarner
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Link to pics

I took it to a guy who specializes in restoring vintage bikes. I was going to do most of it myself, but the carbs were really bad and I wanted this to turn out good. Everything was gone over. It cost a lot. But now it is done and I have a like new bike, just like I had "back then". Having not been on a bike for 22 years AND being 62 years old I am a little wobbly at this point. I put 5 miles on it yesterday running around the neighborhood. I put a few more miles on today.

I also redid the opening post pic.
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