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New member from the UP of MI

07 Jun 2016 05:34
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I just picked up a '78 KZ 200 to get my son into wrenching a little. I've been off a bike since he was born 14 years ago, and this little KZ is a far cry from my last road-going bike, an RC51, but it will fun to work with him on it!

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Re: New member from the UP of MI

07 Jun 2016 05:39
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Welcome, pics, need pics. :woohoo:
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kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/598262-kz-...-will-it-live#672882
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07 Jun 2016 06:20
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Welcome, it is great that you are passing on the passion of wrenching, got to love that. I have family up your way...not too sure how close you are to Barbeau area, great place to visit. You sure have harsh winters your way.
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ZRX1200R (sold) Best bike I have ever owned, need another one

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Re: New member from the UP of MI

07 Jun 2016 06:56
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Welcome from the Mitten
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Mr Turbo Race Kit, MTC 1075 Turbo pistons by PitStop Performance , Falicon Ultra Lite Super Crank, APE everything. Les Holt @ PDM's Billet Goodies . Frame by Chuck Kurzawa @ Logghe Chassis . Deep sump 5qt oil pan. RIP Bill Hahn

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Re: New member from the UP of MI

07 Jun 2016 07:52
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Welcome halmic...welcome to KZR. The KZ200 is a neat motorcycle...and a rare motorcycle as a survivor. Some parts may be difficult to source.
Michael
Victoria, Texas

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Re: New member from the UP of MI

07 Jun 2016 07:59
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There might be one at Sam's Cycles in pieces the last time I was there. I tried to take clips of his bone yard but the cam Screwed up again. I'll drop by there and try again. Might be worth picking up.
Steve
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kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/598262-kz-...-will-it-live#672882
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Re: New member from the UP of MI

07 Jun 2016 08:22
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They sold a lot of them overseas. In some areas they are known as "Binter Merzy"; it may be an Indonesian name for them. Ed

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Re: New member from the UP of MI

07 Jun 2016 08:43
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Nice little bike. I'll know it when I see it. This one's blue.
Steve
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Re: New member from the UP of MI

08 Jun 2016 06:11
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Pics!

It seems mostly complete, and the goal is a little cafe racer style bike after I can get it to simply run and drive. What is the parts commonality btxt the 200 and the larger models? Can I run a capacitor to eliminate the battery on this model? And if i can which one?
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