Hi, just introducing myself
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Hi, just introducing myself
05 Aug 2015 11:12
OK... I;m an old geezer now.
I got my first KZ1000A (actually a Z1000) in the UK in 1977. Stupidly sold it in the 80s sometime.
Then got another 77 KZ1000A in 2010 that I completely rebuilt, and sold again recently. I put it on eBay with a high reserve, more or less to see what it was worth, and was shocked when it actually sold. But then I had to honor the deal. That'll teach me!
Now I am on my third. Also a 1977 KZ1000A1. But a project that had been in a horse barn since 1986 or so.
I will post elsewhere for some parts and questions I have about this project. I know that this is probably the best site for answerss.
Thanks,
Peter
I got my first KZ1000A (actually a Z1000) in the UK in 1977. Stupidly sold it in the 80s sometime.
Then got another 77 KZ1000A in 2010 that I completely rebuilt, and sold again recently. I put it on eBay with a high reserve, more or less to see what it was worth, and was shocked when it actually sold. But then I had to honor the deal. That'll teach me!
Now I am on my third. Also a 1977 KZ1000A1. But a project that had been in a horse barn since 1986 or so.
I will post elsewhere for some parts and questions I have about this project. I know that this is probably the best site for answerss.
Thanks,
Peter
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Re: Hi, just introducing myself
05 Aug 2015 11:26
Welcome Old Geezer

Michael
Victoria, Texas
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1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A
Victoria, Texas
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1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
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Re: Hi, just introducing myself
05 Aug 2015 11:56
Welcome. I'm going to 61 Oct. 1. Being on the bike makes me forget my being old. :whistle:
Steve
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Z1b1000 1975 Z1b
kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/598262-kz-...-will-it-live#672882
kzrider.com/forum/2-engine/597654-poser?start=240#704229
kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/598262-kz-...-will-it-live#672882
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Re: Hi, just introducing myself
05 Aug 2015 11:59
Welcome Peter,
Age doesn't matter, at that matters is you're still wrenching and riding, best of luck on the build!
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Age doesn't matter, at that matters is you're still wrenching and riding, best of luck on the build!
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1985 Kawasaki GPz 750 (ZX750-A3) 15,000 original miles www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/601230...z750-refresh-project
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Re: Hi, just introducing myself
05 Aug 2015 12:06
Welcome to the nuthous :silly:
You will quickly discover that most of the regulars around here are picture addicts who will pester you unmercifully until you satisfy them.
Looking forward to the build thread.
You will quickly discover that most of the regulars around here are picture addicts who will pester you unmercifully until you satisfy them.
Looking forward to the build thread.
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1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough
www.kzrider.com/11-projects/620336-anoth...uild-thread?start=24
1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough
www.kzrider.com/11-projects/620336-anoth...uild-thread?start=24
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Re: Hi, just introducing myself
05 Aug 2015 12:07
AND PICS
Steve
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Z1b1000 1975 Z1b
kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/598262-kz-...-will-it-live#672882
kzrider.com/forum/2-engine/597654-poser?start=240#704229
kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/598262-kz-...-will-it-live#672882
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05 Aug 2015 12:33TexasKZ wrote: You will quickly discover that most of the regulars around here are picture addicts who will pester you unmercifully until you satisfy them.
Looking forward to the build thread.
Hhmmm.....
I hadn't really contemplated a build thread. I won't be making it into anything radical with a humongous engine size, lowered, or drag style or anything.
Here's a photo of my last KZ that I sold in April (I hope the attaching works)
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And here is the state of the current project, now in pieces and baggies etc.
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I guess I will start a build thread, but it's going to be a long time between postings I think
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Re: Re:Hi, just introducing myself
05 Aug 2015 12:54
"Project" thread if it makes you feel better. That's what I'm calling mine. I've learned a lot in the month I've been on here.
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05 Aug 2015 13:18
God man, when is that thing going to heal? :huh:
Steve
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kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/598262-kz-...-will-it-live#672882
kzrider.com/forum/2-engine/597654-poser?start=240#704229
kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/598262-kz-...-will-it-live#672882
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Re: Re:Hi, just introducing myself
05 Aug 2015 14:09
Welcome, Peter, glad to see another old Kaw. being brought back to life, & Not being Chopped or Bobbed, ...many project threads go on for years, so don't worry about long periods of time between your post's, ..just take & Post pic's as you progress, ....It's Bike PORN, to us here, Can't get enough, :lol: :lol:
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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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