1978 Kawasaki KZ650!

Hello Everyone, really happy to be here. My first ever motorcycle was a 1976 KZ650, and last fall I picked up this 1978 KZ650. Excited to start working on it and restoring it, I mainly bought this to teach my kids about bikes but also so that my father can ride with me every now and again. I've done all the regular maintenance and it runs and drives quite nicely. I'm open to any and all suggestions/reccomendations!

My first couple things to do are (and in no particular order):
- Chrome/Plastic refurbish
- Fork Support
- Rear shocks
- Rebuild forks w/ progressive springs
- Brake light sensor (front) is iffy
- Repaint exhaust
- Dyna S ignition (get rid of the ugly red cables)
- Handlebar Grips

Alot more to do, but I also have 2 kids to rase, and another antique car to restore
 

Welcome to KZRider 
All here are happy to help 
Dave

Welcome from the UK

Welcome from GA. As someone who also suffers from the "too many projects" disease I can say it's good for kids to see their Dad doing something more constructive than sitting on the sofa watching NASCAR or College Football.

Thank you! Yeah I always have my kids helping with my projects. They mostly don't complain lol, and it's taught them alot already. 

I would be lying if I said I didn't enjoy relaxing to watch a race once in awhile though 😂