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New member, old wrencher............
04 Aug 2006 09:32
Greetings all from Ft. Lauderdale, FL! Been reading for a while and decided to get on the inside track with all the rest of the KZ junkies(it is an addiction is it not??). Thanks for all of the helpful info in the past and maybe I can help someone else in the future with my experiences.
Will get some bike pics on soon.
Will get some bike pics on soon.
1981 GPz1100, Wiseco 1170 Kit, BS34 carbs; #40 Pilot and #140 Main, UNI Filters, APE main and cylinder studs, DYNA S, DYNA Coils, and lots of hours. Working towards Megasquirt/Turbo one day!!!
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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Re: New member, old wrencher............
04 Aug 2006 10:26
Hmmmm...I'd really like to see pictures of your scooter...welcome to KZR...I do love the old GPz's.
Michael
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1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
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Victoria, Texas
1982 GPz750
1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
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Re: New member, old wrencher............
04 Aug 2006 11:04
Thank you. No pics with me at work; when I get home I will post some over the weekend. Only major problems were fitting the BS36 carbs, and machining and welding spacers, to fit the swingarm. The GPz B1 model head has such long intake runners that the petcock will not clear the carb tops/bodies. Replaced with a J model head that I ported myself....not really so difficult. The swingarm spacers carry the needle bearings and are also internally grooved for o-rings. The swingarm was free from another riding buddy, and the machining was a trade with yet another riding buddy, so it was a no-brainer. Cheaper than a Kosman or Trac Dynamics.
1981 GPz1100, Wiseco 1170 Kit, BS34 carbs; #40 Pilot and #140 Main, UNI Filters, APE main and cylinder studs, DYNA S, DYNA Coils, and lots of hours. Working towards Megasquirt/Turbo one day!!!
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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Re: New member, old wrencher............
04 Aug 2006 11:22
Welcome Tux!
Those GPz's are great looking bikes. From your sig line, looks like you're into mods. Pics are a must!
Those GPz's are great looking bikes. From your sig line, looks like you're into mods. Pics are a must!
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'96 Voyager XII (Dark Star)
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Re: New member, old wrencher............
04 Aug 2006 15:56
Welcome t..tito.
This winter when several of us are hovering around the kerosene heater with our torque wrench, you can gloat and tell us how crazy we are to live this far north and be bikers. Year round riding? What a concept!
This winter when several of us are hovering around the kerosene heater with our torque wrench, you can gloat and tell us how crazy we are to live this far north and be bikers. Year round riding? What a concept!
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Re: New member, old wrencher............
04 Aug 2006 18:12
Welcome, and yes, throw up some pictures. Sounds like a nice ride.
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1978 KZ650 C2, 130K kms, Delkevic ex, EI, CVK32, PMC easy clutch, ATK fork brace, steering damper, braced swingarm, ZRX shocks, 18" Z1R front wheel.
2000 ZRX1100
2011 Ninja 250R - Wife's
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Re: New member, old wrencher............
08 Aug 2006 12:29
As long as you don't mind the random palm tree or power pole whizzing through the air during hurricane season.:pinch:
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Re: New member, old wrencher............
14 Aug 2006 04:42
Bike's first weekend home, please note empty Corona and Budweiser 12 packs. Essential to proper garage procedure.
1981 GPz1100, Wiseco 1170 Kit, BS34 carbs; #40 Pilot and #140 Main, UNI Filters, APE main and cylinder studs, DYNA S, DYNA Coils, and lots of hours. Working towards Megasquirt/Turbo one day!!!
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Re: New member, old wrencher............
14 Aug 2006 04:55
Sorry, jpg file too big for posting. Will have to re-size.
1981 GPz1100, Wiseco 1170 Kit, BS34 carbs; #40 Pilot and #140 Main, UNI Filters, APE main and cylinder studs, DYNA S, DYNA Coils, and lots of hours. Working towards Megasquirt/Turbo one day!!!
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Re: New member, old wrencher............
14 Aug 2006 05:57
Second try.
1981 GPz1100, Wiseco 1170 Kit, BS34 carbs; #40 Pilot and #140 Main, UNI Filters, APE main and cylinder studs, DYNA S, DYNA Coils, and lots of hours. Working towards Megasquirt/Turbo one day!!!
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14 Aug 2006 06:05
1981 GPz1100, Wiseco 1170 Kit, BS34 carbs; #40 Pilot and #140 Main, UNI Filters, APE main and cylinder studs, DYNA S, DYNA Coils, and lots of hours. Working towards Megasquirt/Turbo one day!!!
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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