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15 Mar 2018 10:58
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I just signed up here. My moms husband has a 1976 KZ400 that he hasn't ridden in years since he got his Harley.

He told me he was going to give it to me and it is in need or restoration. I haven't seen the bike yet, but he says despite some surface rust it's in great shape. I've been reading on this forum for a few days and it seems to be a wealth of information. Once I get the bike home I'll start a new thread. It should be fun! I would consider myself a novice in bike-building but I do have experience working on older trucks from the 70s.

Either way, this should be a fun little project.

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Re: Newbie Here

15 Mar 2018 11:19
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Welcome. The KZ400s are great bikes. Be sure to post some pics when you get it.
Below is my '76 KZ400
Jim
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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
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Re: Newbie Here

15 Mar 2018 15:31
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Welcome jdlc1406. The KZ400 is a nice riding bike.
Good Luck with your "reserection".
Below is one my wife had and she still misses it.
80 KZ750 H1 - the Kaw calf
79 KZ750 Twin - Miss Nov 2008 KZR calander
79 KZ750 Twin parts bike
78 KZ650 C2 Parts Bike
75 KZ400 Wife's old bike sold
81 KZ440 A2 LTD Wife's new bike
84 Honda 450 Rebel Wife's newest bike
Jim
Quincy,IL

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Re: Newbie Here

18 Mar 2018 12:52
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Thanks guys. Here’s a picture.

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18 Mar 2018 13:40
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Looks like a great start.
80 KZ750 H1 - the Kaw calf
79 KZ750 Twin - Miss Nov 2008 KZR calander
79 KZ750 Twin parts bike
78 KZ650 C2 Parts Bike
75 KZ400 Wife's old bike sold
81 KZ440 A2 LTD Wife's new bike
84 Honda 450 Rebel Wife's newest bike
Jim
Quincy,IL

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Re: Newbie Here

18 Mar 2018 16:36
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Welcome to KZR
Nice bike to start a project with
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