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New member introduction 18 Apr 2022 13:07 #865692

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The first bike I ever owned was a 1977 kz650 b1 which I have restored to 1980 period correct candy and gold leaf mild custom trim. I restored my 1981 GPz1100 to appear as a ELR replica. For those “concerned” about this transformation, it had the carb conversion before I got it and was in need of a complete cosmetic restoration. I decided there is something iconic about green Kawis.  While I ride these regularly, My daily rider is a 2002 ZRX1200R which has surpassed 50,000 miles. I couldn’t conceive being without one so I bought another with just 13k miles to have in stock, both green. While I’ve been riding kawis forever, I don’t spend much time online so joined to get help from you guys on my ailing GPZ.  Happy to be here

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New member introduction 18 Apr 2022 17:09 #865710

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Welcome Mike.
You have good taste in bikes.
I have always liked the GPzs, ELRs, 1000/1100Rs, and ZRXs. 
I've got 128,000 kms on my KZ, and 87,000 kms on my ZRX.
Prices seems to be rising on everything, but I keep an eye out for the ones I like above.
Rob
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1978 KZ650 C2, 130K kms, Delkevic ex, EI, CVK32, PMC easy clutch, ATK fork brace, steering damper, braced swingarm, 18" Z1R front wheel.
2000 ZRX1100
2011 Ninja 250R
2005 z750s

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New member introduction 19 Apr 2022 00:28 #865732

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Welcome Mike!

..."You have good taste in bikes."  I second that !

I am busy right now with the same transformation of a 1981 GPZ1100 B1 into an Eddie Lawson "Tribute"
I use the word "Tribute", as it will be, essentially, a replica of a replica! 

Follow my progress here: www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/617040...-elr-tribute?start=0

The ELR decals arrived on Friday, so painting is next on the (slowly reducing) "to do" list.

Some pictures of yours would be very welcome ! (please?)

H.
 
'81 GPz 550 D1 Click this link: www.kzrider.com/gallery/kz-550/1981-gpz550d1-9094#joomimg
'81 GPz 1100 B1 ELR "Tribute" www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/617040-1981-gpz1100-b1-rst
'82 Yamaha YB100 Fizzie
'79 Suzuki GT200 X5 TWO STROKE TWIN - SMOKER!

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New member introduction 19 Apr 2022 05:14 #865738

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Welcome Mike. We like GPz's here   
My GPz750 is ELR-like. It's undergoing an engine refresh at the moment. 
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 member introduction 19 Apr 2022 07:50 #865746

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Welcome Mike, where in the world are you ?

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New member introduction 20 Apr 2022 08:49 #865822

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New member introduction 20 Apr 2022 10:24 #865829

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That's a stunning set of rides you have there, I can't lie I am insanely jealous   (and my legs are too short for half of them!)

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New member introduction 20 Apr 2022 13:37 #865848

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I live in Lake Oswego, Oregon, USA.  The photo of the GPz (ELR tribute) was taken in Arizona when I took a Southwest tour last spring. That bike had the 4 into 1 header and carb conversion when I got it. It was a bit of a trick to position the big electronic gage pack within the GPz750 quarter fairing. I sourced some gold anodized reservoir shocks rather than spring for original. I matched paint and easily sourced badges and vinyl graphics. The notched seat vinyl is over the original foam cut down.  I had finished assembling the kz650 one November and rather than fill it with fluids to sit in the shop for 5 months I enjoyed it in the living room over the winter. It’s been on the road for 2 years now.
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New member introduction 21 Apr 2022 02:01 #865865

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Positively drooling over that gold leaf on your 650 !

Your "Tribute" is exactly what is in my mind's eye for mine... 
I'm "Green" with envy! 

H.
'81 GPz 550 D1 Click this link: www.kzrider.com/gallery/kz-550/1981-gpz550d1-9094#joomimg
'81 GPz 1100 B1 ELR "Tribute" www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/617040-1981-gpz1100-b1-rst
'82 Yamaha YB100 Fizzie
'79 Suzuki GT200 X5 TWO STROKE TWIN - SMOKER!

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New member introduction 21 Apr 2022 08:01 #865886

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Nice collection! We’re practically neighbors as I’m in Vancouver WA. 
A breeze from the west.
‘90 ZR550 Zephyr (x2)

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