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10 Jun 2008 23:00 #219279
by another82kz
\"Its all just a bunch of nuts and bolts.\"
1982 KZ1000LTD
1974 Superbeetle
1999 Grand Cherokee
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Well I have to tell someone who may care so here goes. After being apart for almost a year, I decided to put my nose to the grindstone and get my bike back together a few weeks ago. I was having a few tranny issues and couldnt find anyone to fix it for me (Since all the shops around here are communists when it comes to bikes older than a 93) I deided to do it myself. Well after a few tantrums and a few beers I got to hit the starter button today for the first time in a long time. After a few cranks she sputtered to life. All of my hard work has paid off I took it for a ride and it shifts like a new one and runs extremely well. I am going to get some sleep and take the day off of work tomorrow to go get some seat time in!
\"Its all just a bunch of nuts and bolts.\"
1982 KZ1000LTD
1974 Superbeetle
1999 Grand Cherokee
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10 Jun 2008 23:08 #219280
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I know it would not be any fun if it was easy, but does it have to be this much fun?
84 ZX750 GPZ (Waiting for paint)
Eastpoint, Mi
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Awesome!
I know it would not be any fun if it was easy, but does it have to be this much fun?
84 ZX750 GPZ (Waiting for paint)
Eastpoint, Mi
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10 Jun 2008 23:55 #219286
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Rathdrum Idaho
1971 Kawasaki g3ss
1972 Yamaha R5 350
1965 Suzuki Hillbilly
1964 Yamaha 125
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Nothing better then that! I will bve doing my first full motor build this winter. I'm a little nervous about the tranny but it should be alright. :S
Rathdrum Idaho
1971 Kawasaki g3ss
1972 Yamaha R5 350
1965 Suzuki Hillbilly
1964 Yamaha 125
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11 Jun 2008 05:29 #219302
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2-1976 KZ900 A4
1995 KZ1000 Police bike
1978 Z1R
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Excellent.
I couldn't think of a better thing to do on a day off. Have fun.
I couldn't think of a better thing to do on a day off. Have fun.
2-1976 KZ900 A4
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1978 Z1R
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11 Jun 2008 12:11 #219375
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'76 KZ900 LTD (Blaze)
'96 Voyager XII (Dark Star)
'79 KZ650 Cafe Project (Dirty Kurt)
Greensboro, NC
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Real good!
Back on the road is where all KZs belong!
Back on the road is where all KZs belong!
'76 KZ900 LTD (Blaze)
'96 Voyager XII (Dark Star)
'79 KZ650 Cafe Project (Dirty Kurt)
Greensboro, NC
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11 Jun 2008 14:22 #219402
by another82kz
\"Its all just a bunch of nuts and bolts.\"
1982 KZ1000LTD
1974 Superbeetle
1999 Grand Cherokee
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Well I have put over 50 miles on it and there doesnt seem to be any big issues. The only thing I am feeling is a little clatter when I downshift into 1st while rolling, and I need to take the tank off and move the return side of the petcock 180 degrees . I am just glad to have it back on the street. I will be posting some pics later on this evening.
\"Its all just a bunch of nuts and bolts.\"
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1974 Superbeetle
1999 Grand Cherokee
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11 Jun 2008 15:31 #219412
by PFC FNG
I know it would not be any fun if it was easy, but does it have to be this much fun?
84 ZX750 GPZ (Waiting for paint)
Eastpoint, Mi
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The clatter seems to be normal as both the KZ I used to ride and my GPZ both had that little habit.
I know it would not be any fun if it was easy, but does it have to be this much fun?
84 ZX750 GPZ (Waiting for paint)
Eastpoint, Mi
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