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New from North TX 03 Nov 2019 14:03 #813498

Vertex Topic Author Offline User Posts: 3 Thank you received: 0	Hi all! I’m getting ready to restore my first bike, an 83 LTD 1100. It’s been sitting for about 22 years at my Dad’s place in CO and it’s really rough. Will be a ground up restore. This will be my first and I’m sure I’ll need some help along the way! Vertex Every Day Counts!!!
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New from North TX 03 Nov 2019 21:12 #813510

azman857 Offline Sustaining Member Posts: 493 Thank you received: 111	I'd like to extend a welcome to our forum from Arizona. Good wrenching on your project! PICS! We like lots of pics! Ask questions. We are here to share your problems and successes. I don't have a plan and I'm sticken' to it! '77 KZ 650 / 750 GPz custom project in progress
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New from North TX 04 Nov 2019 06:09 #813524

650ed Offline User Posts: 15344 Thank you received: 2829	Welcome aboard! Don't even start the project without a Kawasaki Service Manual and JIS (Japanese Industrial Standard) screwdrivers. Those screws that look like Phillips are NOT Phillips and using a Phillips screwdriver on them WILL ruin them. If you need more info on JIS just ask. Ed 1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)
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New from North TX 06 Nov 2019 05:35 #813621

Txdecalwerx Offline User Posts: 3 Thank you received: 0	Welcome from a fellow Texan. I just signed up here last week and there is tons of info. Good luck on your project. 78 KZ650
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New from North TX 06 Nov 2019 06:25 #813625

reallybigboat Offline User Posts: 3 Thank you received: 1	Welcome! I'm from North Texas, also. Near Denton and have quite a few Kawasakis. Holler if you need any help. As I tell my wife, restoring motorcycles keeps my out of jail....and broke! Also teaches the young ones the proper use of swear words! The following user(s) said Thank You: PA_Robert
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New from North TX 07 Nov 2019 05:27 #813665

ThatGPzGuy Away Sustaining Member More Sparky than Speed Racer Posts: 1467 Thank you received: 377	Welcome from Georgia. Where are the pics? 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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New from North TX 23 Nov 2019 09:23 #814401

Vertex Topic Author Offline User Posts: 3 Thank you received: 0	Vertex wrote: Hi all! I’m getting ready to restore my first bike, an 83 LTD 1100. It’s been sitting for about 22 years at my Dad’s place in CO and it’s really rough. Will be a ground up restore. This will be my first and I’m sure I’ll need some help along the way! . As she stands today... Vertex Every Day Counts!!!
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New from North TX 29 Dec 2019 21:50 #816110

Vertex Topic Author Offline User Posts: 3 Thank you received: 0	Vertex wrote: Vertex wrote: Hi all! I’m getting ready to restore my first bike, an 83 LTD 1100. It’s been sitting for about 22 years at my Dad’s place in CO and it’s really rough. Will be a ground up restore. This will be my first and I’m sure I’ll need some help along the way! . As she stands today... Vertex Every Day Counts!!! Attachments:
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New from North TX 30 Dec 2019 02:50 #816116

Stu23 Offline User Posts: 19 Thank you received: 9	Nice rack! Ground up restore? Throw that rack away, black bag over the seat cover, change oil, new battery and she'll be good as new!
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New from North TX 30 Dec 2019 06:08 #816122

Mikaw Offline Sustaining Member Posts: 4895 Thank you received: 1854	Welcome, don’t be afraid to ask questions. Some great members here always willing to help 1976 KZ 900 A4 kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/613548-1976-kz-900-a4 1976 KZ 900 B1 LTD 1978 KZ 1000 B2 LTD 1980 KZ 750 E1 Kowledge Speaks, But Wisdom Listens. Jimi Hendrix.
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New from North TX 30 Dec 2019 09:15 #816133

9er rider Offline Sustaining Member Keep a cool tool Posts: 580 Thank you received: 87	Rebuild the complete braking system, and learn how to clean all electrical system connections. and check for rats nests. 76 kz 900 1075 76 kz 900 a4 78 kz 1000 ltd
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New from North TX 30 Dec 2019 09:30 #816134

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Other than the side covers, that looks like it is complete, which is a real bonus going in. Do you know if it had any mechanical problems when it went into storage? What is your plan? Presentable stock? A better than new concourse restoration? A radically wild custom? There are many options at this point, but keep in mind that some will require quite a lot more work and money than others.

Having a realistic goal in mind can help keep the project on track and within budget.

1982 KZ1000 LTD parts donor
1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough

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