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New to the forum and new to Kawasaki

08 May 2019 23:12 - 09 May 2019 05:40
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Hi guys,
I just got given my first my Kawasaki: an 1980 KZ750H. It was a hand-me-down from my Dad who figured it was better for me to have it than for him to kill himself on it :)
I am starting the restoration this week. I'll be pulling everything apart and measuring things, fixing the gear box - it would be nice to have 1st gear - and then I'll start work on making everything shine again.
I'll almost definitely be posting loads of questions over the next while so thanks to all of you in advance.

Cheers,
Calum
KZ1000 Restomod ( www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/614517-1977-kz1000-restomod )
1977 KZ1000A1 ( www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/616901...-spare-parts-project )
1980 KZ750H ( kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/612054-kz750h-restoration )
2000 BMW F650GS

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Re: New to the forum and new to Kawasaki

09 May 2019 05:38
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Welcome. You are in the right place for first-rate KZ advice.
Jim
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Re: New to the forum and new to Kawasaki

09 May 2019 05:41
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Welcome to KZRider
I fixed your pictures so all can easily see them
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Re: New to the forum and new to Kawasaki

09 May 2019 06:37
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Welcome aboard! Before you do anything to the bike take a look at the info in the link below. Pay special attention to the JIS screw driver advice. Ed

www.kzrider.com/forum/2-engine/605639-ca...-valves-oh-my#759089
1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)
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Re: New to the forum and new to Kawasaki

09 May 2019 07:23
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Thanks. I have a set of JIS screwdrivers (have a Honda Hornet with a few JIS screws in it) and I've making my way through the Haynes manual over the last couple of weeks. Have bookmarked that thread :)
KZ1000 Restomod ( www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/614517-1977-kz1000-restomod )
1977 KZ1000A1 ( www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/616901...-spare-parts-project )
1980 KZ750H ( kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/612054-kz750h-restoration )
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Re: New to the forum and new to Kawasaki

09 May 2019 08:02
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Even better than Haynes......

www.kzrider.com/modules/ServiceManuals/KZ750E1&H1.pdf
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www.kzrider.com/11-projects/620336-anoth...uild-thread?start=24
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Re: New to the forum and new to Kawasaki

09 May 2019 08:12
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Sweet, thanks. That is a lot better as it isn't cluttered up with a whole heap of other models.
KZ1000 Restomod ( www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/614517-1977-kz1000-restomod )
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1980 KZ750H ( kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/612054-kz750h-restoration )
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Re: New to the forum and new to Kawasaki

10 May 2019 19:49
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Welcome to kZR Calum.
We've seen 'em, way worse that yours, come back and shine.
Looking forward to your posts as you progress.
Bill
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Re: New to the forum and new to Kawasaki

11 May 2019 02:11
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Thanks Bill, I'll keep you posted.
KZ1000 Restomod ( www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/614517-1977-kz1000-restomod )
1977 KZ1000A1 ( www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/616901...-spare-parts-project )
1980 KZ750H ( kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/612054-kz750h-restoration )
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