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14 Jun 2015 14:28 #676569
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Hello. Just bought my first bike. It's a KZ750 and mostly disassembled. I'm planning on finishing the tear-down, then rebuilding. The tank has already been sanded but I would like to stick to the original paint scheme.
This isn't my first bike I've worked on, my mom has a Honda VF500 that I keep up maintenance on and ride most the time, and she has a Honda VF1000 w/ the R engine. That is my other rebuild project that I want to own.
This isn't my first bike I've worked on, my mom has a Honda VF500 that I keep up maintenance on and ride most the time, and she has a Honda VF1000 w/ the R engine. That is my other rebuild project that I want to own.
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14 Jun 2015 17:29 #676580
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Welcome, do you have all the parts? Does it turn over? How long has it been sitting out side with the carbs off? More pics?
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15 Jun 2015 04:38 #676629
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I was told it ran 4 years ago, but it has been sitting ever since.
All the big ticket parts seem to be with the bike, but I still have to inventory what I have/need.
I will have more pic tonight.
All the big ticket parts seem to be with the bike, but I still have to inventory what I have/need.
I will have more pic tonight.
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15 Jun 2015 07:05 #676643
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After working on a VFR you will appreciate the simplicity and ease of working on the KZs. I love riding my VF500 but I hate working on it.
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1974 Kawasaki H1
1976 Kawasaki KZ400
1979 Yamaha XS650 cafe'
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2001 Yamaha YZ426
1981 Honda XR200 stroked in an '89 CR125 chassis
1965 Mustang
1967 Triumph GT6
1976 Bronco
"If you didn't build it, it's not really yours"
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Austin.C wrote: my mom has a Honda VF500 that I keep up maintenance on and ride most the time, and she has a Honda VF1000 w/ the R engine.
After working on a VFR you will appreciate the simplicity and ease of working on the KZs. I love riding my VF500 but I hate working on it.
Jim
North GA
2016 Yamaha FJR1300ES
1982 GPz750 R1
1974 Kawasaki H1
1976 Kawasaki KZ400
1979 Yamaha XS650 cafe'
2001 KZ1000P
2001 Yamaha YZ426
1981 Honda XR200 stroked in an '89 CR125 chassis
1965 Mustang
1967 Triumph GT6
1976 Bronco
"If you didn't build it, it's not really yours"
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15 Jun 2015 08:02 #676649
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I dont find a VFR too much trouble to work on, but I have noticed how simple the KZ is coming apart.
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ThatGPzGuy wrote: After working on a VFR you will appreciate the simplicity and ease of working on the KZs. I love riding my VF500 but I hate working on it.
I dont find a VFR too much trouble to work on, but I have noticed how simple the KZ is coming apart.
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15 Jun 2015 15:13 #676705
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Some promised pics.
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16 Jun 2015 07:01 #676792
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So the old Rocker gets out his bike to make a ton before he takes his leave. Up on the A1 by Scotch Corner
just like it used to be. And as he flies --- tears in his eyes ---
his wind-whipped words echo the final take and he hits the trunk road doing around 120 with no room left to brake.
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Welcome, it does appear that you have your work cut out for you but you are making a good start! Love to see them brought back from the dead! Keep us posted!
So the old Rocker gets out his bike to make a ton before he takes his leave. Up on the A1 by Scotch Corner
just like it used to be. And as he flies --- tears in his eyes ---
his wind-whipped words echo the final take and he hits the trunk road doing around 120 with no room left to brake.
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16 Jun 2015 07:34 #676800
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That's a Honda speedo. ECH :sick: Looks like it's been sitting out in the elements. Crossing my fingers for you. 
Steve
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