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Hello! New guy picking up a 77 KZ650 this weekend 29 Sep 2020 16:26 #835884

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Hello everyone! Glad I found this site as I'm picking up a pretty cherry 77 KZ650 that has been owned by the same owner since new. I'm pretty active in the Kawasaki Voyager 1700

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forums and the Kawasaki Jet ski forum. I was looking for a 70's Honda or Suzuki, but low and behold, another Kawasaki has brought itself into my life! Glad to be a part of the crew and look forward to being a part of the community. Live in Central, OH.

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Hello! New guy picking up a 77 KZ650 this weekend 30 Sep 2020 05:24 #835904

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Congrats! Just in case you are not aware, there are no Phillips screws on the Kawasaki. Those screws that look like Phillips are actually Japanese Industrial Standard (JIS) and using a Phillips screwdriver on them will damage them. You can easily make JIS screwdriver tips from Phillips tips. If you need more info just ask. Ed



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1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)
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Hello! New guy picking up a 77 KZ650 this weekend 30 Sep 2020 10:47 #835918

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Very interesting and thank you!

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Hello! New guy picking up a 77 KZ650 this weekend 01 Oct 2020 05:19 #835959

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Welcome. It's hard to go wrong with a KZ650.
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
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Hello! New guy picking up a 77 KZ650 this weekend 01 Oct 2020 05:48 #835963

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Welcome from Michigan. A1978 Kz650 C2 was my first bike. Loved it so much I’m looking for one to relive my high school days. Lol
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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Hello! New guy picking up a 77 KZ650 this weekend 01 Oct 2020 12:35 #835980

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Thanks! Where in MI? I was born/raised in Detroit and the surrounding areas.

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Hello! New guy picking up a 77 KZ650 this weekend 01 Oct 2020 12:38 #835982

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Very close to that. Downriver area. You need to be from that area to understand what Downriver is
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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Hello! New guy picking up a 77 KZ650 this weekend 21 Oct 2020 17:38 #837423

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Got into my share of trouble in the Downriver area back in the 80's!!

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Hello! New guy picking up a 77 KZ650 this weekend 21 Oct 2020 20:10 #837445

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Kozman011 wrote: I'm picking up a pretty cherry 77 KZ650


Welcome. A '77 kz650 was my first bike. I've owned two. They are great bikes. I paid $75 for that first one, from my friend's older brother. The kind of guy who drove a camaro and was a bit reckless with vehicles. After I got that going I knew a lot more about fixing motorcycles. :)
'78 Z1-R in blue , '78 Z1-R in black, '78 Z1-R in pieces
My dad's '74 Z1
'00 ZRX1100
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Hello! New guy picking up a 77 KZ650 this weekend 23 Oct 2020 17:18 #837595

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Welcome.
Great bikes the Kawasaki KZs/Zs.
Rob
CANADA

Need a key for your Kawasaki? PM me

1978 KZ650 C2, 130K kms, Delkevic ex, EI, CVK32, PMC easy clutch, ATK fork brace, steering damper, braced swingarm, 18" Z1R front wheel.
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