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New member - California
14 Apr 2025 01:18
Hey all,
New member to the site and forums, but have lurked about of and on for years, reading many threads and picking up a lot from all the information, experience, and expertise found within.
My first Kawi was a 1980 KZ1000 Ltd. Picked it up in 1986, still have it. Modded a bit, Aluminum swing arm, rear sets, drag bars, Kerker header and pipe, a few different sets and sprocket configurations over the years. Never got the cam i felt it needed due to switching attention at the time to 1982 Gs1100 that got the full treatment as it was in the early mid 80's.
Bike currently has the original Mikuni 28's w/accel pump, jetted. Thousands of miles on this bike.
Got into picking up additional bikes of the same vintage, getting them going again and selling. Eventually, moving on to newer bikes and other interests. I find myself today with my original 1980 kz1000 and the Gs1100 in need of attention due to time and lack of use. Which they will get. Plus four other 80's project bikes, 2 kz's and 2 gsx's that never got going and are taking up needed space.
That's my introduction story, glad to be here.
I plan on posting bikes and/or parts in the "For Sale" forum soon with the hope that someone out there might have a want or need for something I have before it ends up as scrap metal.
Pictures coming in near future.
New member to the site and forums, but have lurked about of and on for years, reading many threads and picking up a lot from all the information, experience, and expertise found within.
My first Kawi was a 1980 KZ1000 Ltd. Picked it up in 1986, still have it. Modded a bit, Aluminum swing arm, rear sets, drag bars, Kerker header and pipe, a few different sets and sprocket configurations over the years. Never got the cam i felt it needed due to switching attention at the time to 1982 Gs1100 that got the full treatment as it was in the early mid 80's.
Bike currently has the original Mikuni 28's w/accel pump, jetted. Thousands of miles on this bike.
Got into picking up additional bikes of the same vintage, getting them going again and selling. Eventually, moving on to newer bikes and other interests. I find myself today with my original 1980 kz1000 and the Gs1100 in need of attention due to time and lack of use. Which they will get. Plus four other 80's project bikes, 2 kz's and 2 gsx's that never got going and are taking up needed space.
That's my introduction story, glad to be here.
I plan on posting bikes and/or parts in the "For Sale" forum soon with the hope that someone out there might have a want or need for something I have before it ends up as scrap metal.
Pictures coming in near future.
1980 Kz 1000 Ltd -
Demanding rebirth
1980 Kz 440 Ltd -
Considering resuscitation, possible sale or part out.
1982 Kz 1000 -
Sale, part out or scrap metal
Demanding rebirth
1980 Kz 440 Ltd -
Considering resuscitation, possible sale or part out.
1982 Kz 1000 -
Sale, part out or scrap metal
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Re: New member - California
14 Apr 2025 04:54
Welcome
Looking forward to those pictures
Dave
Looking forward to those pictures
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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Re: New member - California
14 Apr 2025 04:56
Yep, welcome to KZRider and I also am looking forward to the photos.
Michael
Victoria, Texas
1982 GPz750
1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A
Victoria, Texas
1982 GPz750
1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A
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Re: New member - California
14 Apr 2025 04:57
Welcome from the UK, there is a market for bikes of of this era so no need to scrap

1982 KZ1000 Ltd
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/617631...-82-begins?start=192
kzrider.com/filebase-alias?view=download...d-fault-diagnosis&ca
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/617631...-82-begins?start=192
kzrider.com/filebase-alias?view=download...d-fault-diagnosis&ca
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Re: New member - California
14 Apr 2025 05:10
Welcome to The aZylum, our little interwebs corner of Motorcycle Madnezz.
Good Ridin'
slmjim & Z1BEBE
Good Ridin'
slmjim & Z1BEBE
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1973 ('72 builds) Z1 x2
1974 Z1-A x2
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Re: New member - California
14 Apr 2025 05:19
Welcome aboard!
1982 KZ1000 LTD parts donor
1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough
www.kzrider.com/11-projects/620336-anoth...uild-thread?start=24
1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough
www.kzrider.com/11-projects/620336-anoth...uild-thread?start=24
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