New from north Georgia (w/pics)

Hey everyone, i just purchased a 1978 KZ1000 B2 and i have to say the older Kaw's have always been some of the best looking bikes to me. I was able to pick my bike up for $800 and it only has 19K miles on the odometer.However, the motor was changed out at one time with a 903cc Z1, so i guess it would be for the better.

Overall the bike is in great shape except for some carb issues, a worn sprocket set and chain, and some tires. No rust and great chrome, seat is even original and in great shape. I think i came across a pretty good bargain.

Im still sorta a newbie of a rider, this is only my second bike. My first was a '00 Vulcan 500 which is no longer with me after i took a 40 mph low side in a blind corner where the local road crew had been ever so greatful to leave gravel in the road. I've been kind of reluctant to buy another bike after my brush with road rash, but i finally got over it and im back on the horse. Only this time i plan on wearing a proper protective jacket at all time, i still remember the sea sponge and iodine soap with the lack of any pain killer besides tylenol.

Besides that, im just your average joe. I work as a heavy deisel mechanic for a transit company, and im an avid gear head. Well anyway, enough small talk....hope to find out alot of info here because i got a ton of questions.

Post edited by: Torch, at: 2006/07/12 00:51

welcome to z jungle!

Thanks man, im hoping that from between a repair manual and this site i'll be able to straighten out my theoried carb problem and get my bike to starting better. I almost run the battery down everytime i try to crank it....sometimes it starts, sometimes it doesn't :laugh:

Welcome to the forums and try to keep the shiny side up on this one. We want to keep you around and that KZ rolling in one piece. I'm still shopping for my armored jacket..money of course is always an issue plus I'm kinda of particular.Let me know if you get a jacket you like.

Well howdy Ya'll and welcome neighbor! Hope we get to meet some time.

Where're ya'll at?
I work on my bike in Canton.
Will be back from Honolulu around the end of the month.

Im up in Rome myself, oh and BTW....i was able to snap a quick pic tonight. Enjoy, she isn't much...but nothin a little elbow grease and some cash won't fix.

Post edited by: Torch, at: 2006/07/12 00:48

I think she's a beauty!

Welcome Torch...there are a few Z-people in Georgia...you've already been contacted by one of the more infamous (Duck):laugh: Next time I'm in north Georgia, I'm going to visit Duck (don't tell him), maybe we can all meet?

Welcome to the site.
Looks like you got a great deal for $800!

I think 800 is a good deal too:woohoo:

I though only the LTDs had mags. (I assumed:whistle: which I should not do)

Welcome bro and great bike! These guys will help you get your Kz goin in no time and....... a little secret.......dont get mad guys :dry: THE even know about other types of bikes tOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! Great bunch here and very knowlegdable (or great actors):woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: PEACE