New "OLD GUY" from Texas 1st Post
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New "OLD GUY" from Texas 1st Post
10 Jun 2020 08:37 - 10 Jun 2020 09:01
Hello all,
My riding history dates back to 1972 with the purchase of a brand new 72 Honda SL 125. Rode it every day for two years rain or shine(it was my Only transportation)
Traded it for a 74 CL 350 and was amazed with the HP!lol
My 1st KZ1000 was purchased 1980, a new to me 1977 KZ1000. I've owned and rode them all from Harley to Kawi and for some reason in my Old age I've come back to the 78 KZ1000. Bought it on ebay,had it shipped from Ohio a month ago and after 3 grand in parts and 250 hours of my labor it's ready for the highway. I will do a nut and bolt restoration this winter. At 66 years old the KZ takes a few years off.
My riding history dates back to 1972 with the purchase of a brand new 72 Honda SL 125. Rode it every day for two years rain or shine(it was my Only transportation)
Traded it for a 74 CL 350 and was amazed with the HP!lol
My 1st KZ1000 was purchased 1980, a new to me 1977 KZ1000. I've owned and rode them all from Harley to Kawi and for some reason in my Old age I've come back to the 78 KZ1000. Bought it on ebay,had it shipped from Ohio a month ago and after 3 grand in parts and 250 hours of my labor it's ready for the highway. I will do a nut and bolt restoration this winter. At 66 years old the KZ takes a few years off.
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1978 KZ 1000 LDT B2
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Re: New "OLD GUY" from Texas 1st Post
10 Jun 2020 10:11
Welcome! The bike looks fantastic. I think quite a few members here have the story of going back to a Kz they had in the past.
1981 KZ550 D1 gpz.
Kz550 valve train warning.
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Kz550 valve train warning.
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Re: New "OLD GUY" from Texas 1st Post
22 Jun 2020 08:54
Very nice! Especially your perfect looking header.
www.flickr.com/gp/162005819@N03/J055kUZ1a8
1982 GS1100G
1997 Yamaha Vmax
1979 Kawasaki 1000
1982 GS1100G
1997 Yamaha Vmax
1979 Kawasaki 1000
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