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New to forums 04 Sep 2023 20:25 #889036

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Hi -
I'm new to the forums on KZ Rider, I used to post on KZ650.info. I learned a great deal there and from reading posts here.
I've had my '79 KZ650B about 10 years, I've kept it pretty much all stock. I'm decent at the basic maintenance brakes, carbs, points timing, valve shims, fork rebuild, etc.
I don't ride a great deal, but when I do with my Harley friends, they always say "I had that bike, and I wish I'd kept it."
I have no trouble keeping up with them :-)
Glad to be here.

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New to forums 05 Sep 2023 06:15 #889054

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Welcome to KZR 4Barrel !
I believe you tried to post a picture but you used the back button to find it. The back button confuses the software. Please try again,  without the back button.
Bill/KZQ
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1968 BSA 441 Shooting Star, 1970 BSA 650 Lightning, 1974 W3, 1976 KZ900, 1979 KZ750 Twin, 1979 KZ750 Twin Trike, 1981 KZ1300, 1982 KZ1100 Spectre, 2000 Valkyrie, 2009 Yamaha Roadliner S. 1983 GL 1100
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1985 ZN1300

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New to forums 05 Sep 2023 06:28 #889056

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Welcome from the UK 
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New to forums 05 Sep 2023 08:34 #889072

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Welcome to the fun!
1977 KZ650 B1
Pods and Denco header

This is my Z

OLD KAW OWNERS SMILE ALOT
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New to forums 05 Sep 2023 12:12 #889078

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Howdy. If the rear brake shoes haven't been replaced, you should do that.  A failed brake shoe lining can lock the rear wheel. It happened to me, so it does happen.
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New to forums 05 Sep 2023 15:26 #889088

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thx bill, that's precisely what i did!
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New to forums 05 Sep 2023 15:30 #889089

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Howdy. If the rear brake shoes haven't been replaced, you should do that.  A failed brake shoe lining can lock the rear wheel. It happened to me, so it does happen.Thx

 
thx! I have replaced them! I like that rear brake nice and firm!
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New to forums 05 Sep 2023 19:40 #889094

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Good advice, Martin.
My bike sat in storage for 15 years or so, and when I took the rear brake apart, the linings were no longer bonded to the shoes.  If rear drum brake shoes are old, check them before you have a problem.  

Scotty
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1974 Z1A
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welded Z1 crank
Andrews 1X Cams
Delkevic 4 into 1

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New to forums 06 Sep 2023 04:34 #889103

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Welcome. Beautiful bike. 
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 to forums 06 Sep 2023 14:04 #889121

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I fixed your picture to be full size ..
Next time complete the picture install by clicking the insert all tab 
Nice Bike 
Dave

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Mr Turbo Race Kit, MTC 1075 Turbo pistons by PitStop Performance , Falicon Ultra Lite Super Crank, APE everything. Les Holt @ PDM's Billet Goodies . Frame by Chuck Kurzawa @ Logghe Chassis . Deep sump 5qt oil pan. RIP Bill Hahn
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New to forums 19 Sep 2023 16:56 #889553

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Welcome 4Barrel.
Beautiful 650! 
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
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