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21 Sep 2022 16:32
Here are some pics I took on the day I went to look at it and the day I collected it. I found it advertised on a local supermarket noticeboard.OK lets see if this works...
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21 Sep 2022 16:32
Welcome to the madhouse!
One small tip, point your mouse pointer under any Quoted post and look for the red line, then click the arrow and get the cursor below the red line, otherwise your post will show up inside the "quote."
I haven't found a way to do this using a phone, though. Software glitch, I'd say.
Also, when posting photos, click "Insert All" before posting, that way the photos show up in full size, instead of thumbnails.
Oh, and it's mandatory for all new members to post photos of their bike(s). No excuses or you will be expelled! (just kidding)
One small tip, point your mouse pointer under any Quoted post and look for the red line, then click the arrow and get the cursor below the red line, otherwise your post will show up inside the "quote."
I haven't found a way to do this using a phone, though. Software glitch, I'd say.
Also, when posting photos, click "Insert All" before posting, that way the photos show up in full size, instead of thumbnails.
Oh, and it's mandatory for all new members to post photos of their bike(s). No excuses or you will be expelled! (just kidding)
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21 Sep 2022 16:44Welcome to the site from always gloomy Illinois. I was born in England but didn't spend enough time there to learn any manners!
Thanks for the welcome and don't worry about the manners, it's never too late
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21 Sep 2022 16:50 - 21 Sep 2022 16:52Welcome to the madhouse!
One small tip, point your mouse pointer under any Quoted post and look for the red line, then click the arrow and get the cursor below the red line, otherwise your post will show up inside the "quote."
I haven't found a way to do this using a phone, though. Software glitch, I'd say.
Also, when posting photos, click "Insert All" before posting, that way the photos show up in full size, instead of thumbnails.
Oh, and it's mandatory for all new members to post photos of their bike(s). No excuses or you will be expelled! (just kidding)
Good avdvice and duly noted Thanks.
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21 Sep 2022 19:17
Welcome aboard! 
That's a very nice-looking bike. The 400s in the North American market were all twins (AFAIK) but I like a small-bore four-cylinder.
Not sure I've ever seen a bike with dual front discs and a drum rear - that's interesting.
That's a very nice-looking bike. The 400s in the North American market were all twins (AFAIK) but I like a small-bore four-cylinder.
Not sure I've ever seen a bike with dual front discs and a drum rear - that's interesting.
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22 Sep 2022 05:03Thanks - I'm not so sure about the gold wheels and calipers thoughWow!
Great looking bike.
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22 Sep 2022 05:09 - 22 Sep 2022 05:10From what I've seen the braking was a bit of a European thing and it works surprisingly well but every day is a school day if anyone knows better I'm keen to learn. That engine is as sweet as a nut, Ive been looking for a small capacity bike for a while now and was looking at the GT550 and GT750 Shaft drives originally but this was too good to pass up.Welcome aboard!
That's a very nice-looking bike. The 400s in the North American market were all twins (AFAIK) but I like a small-bore four-cylinder.
Not sure I've ever seen a bike with dual front discs and a drum rear - that's interesting.
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22 Sep 2022 11:21I have wondered if the twin disc setup was a fashion thing, doing it because the other manufacturers did it. I have heard of Mikuni and Kehein but not of TK which you must have noticed from the pictures.I'm not planning on opening them up as long as theyre working but well spotted and thanks for the heads up.First welcome to the fun! Second I agree that some of the European markets did require dual front disks. I know this it certain for some of the (K)Z 650s. Third you have found a great looking Z, Will add that it appears parts for the TK carbs are not as easily available as Mikuni and Kehin parts are,
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