Hello from Me and Adeline (A 1978 Kz400)

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10 May 2024 18:26 #898867 by AdAstra029
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Hello everyone! 

I've acquired (as of yesterday!) my first motorcycle, a 1978 Kawasaki KZ400, from a local seller. I of course hauled it home and immediately just rode circles in a parking lot for two hours, and after that I've concluded that this will be a fantastic first bike aside from some electrical issues I'm running into. 

Here's pics:
 

The previous owner swapped out the handlebars and the blinkers (which were non-functional when I bought them and are currently under repair), but I absolutely hated the old ones and opted to swap back to the originals. 

My friends said it was required that I name it so I put it to a vote and they decided on Adeline, which I have inadvertently gotten in the habit of calling it. 

I will promptly be in the appropriate forum to ask about the aforementioned electrical issues, as whatever I did today burnt a fuse and caused the bike to be unable to start, but other than that I'm glad to be here!

Cheers and best, 

Thel

Bloomington, IN, US

1978 KZ400 "Adeline"
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    11 May 2024 05:35 #898877 by Street Fighter LTD
    Replied by Street Fighter LTD on topic Hello from Me and Adeline (A 1978 Kz400)
    Welcome to KZR to you and Adeline 
    Dave


    Original owner 78 1000 LTD
    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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    11 May 2024 07:06 #898879 by gd4now
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    welcome to the fun!

    1977 KZ650 B1
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    11 May 2024 09:28 #898882 by Mcdroid
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    Welcome to KZRider...from south of Houston.

    Michael
    Victoria, Texas

    1982 GPz750
    1977 KZ1000A
    1978 KZ1000A
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    11 May 2024 09:31 - 11 May 2024 09:32 #898883 by Bloobaba
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    Welcome from France 

    Z400F 84 (ZR400B1)
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    11 May 2024 18:59 #898903 by Scirocco
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    Nice looking Bike!
    Welcome to the KZR planet from Germany.

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    12 May 2024 05:23 #898915 by ThatGPzGuy
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    Welcome from another KZ400 owner in GA.

    Jim
    North GA
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