KZR North American Relay Ride North West Leg

I have a 78 KZ1000

I've only had it a year and am still trying to work out some wiring / charging issues and get the rear tire to hold air. I've not ridden it more than a couple hours (because the battery starts to die). So I'm really not sure how far it will go without complaining. But that's what AAA is for.

I figure a safe run for me would be something like Bellingham to Vancouver, or Moses Lake to Seattle, but I'm willing to stretch to make the linkup with someone. I have a friend on a Ninja that might join me (and a few other rider friends on other bikes) so I hopefully wouldn't do it alone.

Tire and tubes are pretty cheap. You can do it your self. The charging system, I don't see where you have a thread going on it. Why not start one? It may be a s simple as a bad wiring connection. Could be a stator, or a R/R assy. But if your going to ride it out of town very far. I'd be fixing these issues.

schuss wrote: I have a 78 KZ1000

I've only had it a year and am still trying to work out some wiring / charging issues and get the rear tire to hold air.

Replace the tire and tube if it has one before you wander far from home.

I have a rec/reg off my '78 KZ 1000 LTD that's yours for the asking if you need it. I took it off to upgrade to an electronic unit for more reliability as I tend to ride long distances. It was working when removed with about 15k miles on it. PM me if interested.

Motor Head wrote: By the way, did the Flag move this weekend???? :whistle:

Probably not. Pete (goodfastncheap) is waiting for saxjones and Forrest to ride out for a meeting and hand off in Omaha. Forrest and sax were in Wisconsin this weekend killing mosquitoes with their faces or helmets. They planned to meet on Wednesday this week then continue on to Yellowstone.

I have a rec/reg off my '78 KZ 1000 LTD that's yours for the asking if you need it. I took it off to upgrade to an electronic unit for more reliability as I tend to ride long distances. It was working when removed with about 15k miles on it. PM me if interested.

Thanks! If there is an electronic upgrade unit that's more reliable, should I be doing that instead, though?

schuss wrote:

I have a rec/reg off my '78 KZ 1000 LTD that's yours for the asking if you need it. I took it off to upgrade to an electronic unit for more reliability as I tend to ride long distances. It was working when removed with about 15k miles on it. PM me if interested.

Thanks! If there is an electronic upgrade unit that's more reliable, should I be doing that instead, though?

First determine whether or not you need a replacement, then decide if you want to spend over $100 or put in a free one. The electronic ones should be more reliable.

You should start a thread in the electrical section to get help with your problem.

Motor Head wrote:

schuss wrote: I'm in Seattle and am willing to come over the Cascades to meet a north Idaho leg, and bring it west and into Oregon. I'd accomodate the British Columbia folks if they speak up, but not sure how that will work exactly. Open to suggestions.

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I'd also go north up to BC and pick it up there, take it south to Oregon, if that lets the Alberta/BC folks join in. Looking at the map, if there isn't anyone between Seattle and Boise, i'm not sure it should come this way, it would be stretching people too thin and should probably just go through the corner of WA and straight to Bend. I hate to miss it, but I'm not even sure my bike would make it all the way to Idaho, and it would be a big diversion to Seattle if I'm the only one in Seattle participating. :S

How far of a ride are you and your bike comfortable with? Where do you normally ride, besides in the rain?
Do you make 300mi trips on it? By the way what model is it?
I did a nice little warm up for the relay today, solo on my KZ. goo.gl/maps/bKmwG
I know there are pins in Spokane also, but where are they know? That's the important part, riders needed as the flag is approaching and the route needs to be decided and followed. If to north Idaho, and into WA, then BC, that's great. But I can't take it to BC so someone from WA or BC will have to step up very soon. I'm sure by the middle of August the flag will be in Boise, maybe sooner if it keeps moving.
When it was back east, and the mid west, they had lots of riders. Now that a year has past by, and several months of no movement, riders seem harder to get. Come on guys get involved in our KZR relay.

I am liking the interest and enthusiasm from you folks out in the Northwest! I suggest once getting the flab into Washington, that it go into British Columbia. I think Killman and others are there. Once there, The Flag can tip into southern Alaska. I don't see the need to run it up the ALCAN Highway. Not all Canadian provinces will likely see The Flag such as The North West Territories. Maybe a Ferry Ride from Vancouver to Juneau, AK. I don't know if this can work. Just throwing it out there. Heck Alberta and Saskatchewan are still possible once The Flag hits Montana and Idaho. Here is a link to the BIG COUNTRY. >>>> goo.gl/maps/XDK0Q

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BOY, this thread sure has DIED!

5 days since last post, the flag reportedly in Yellowstone area, headed our way out here in the Pacific North West - and.... SILENCE? :dry: :S :whistle:

Gary - K7GLD wrote: BOY, this thread sure has DIED!

5 days since last post, the flag reportedly in Yellowstone area, headed our way out here in the Pacific North West - and.... SILENCE? :dry: :S :whistle:

Why don't you check out other related threads. >>>>

www.kzrider.com/forum/13-bike-related/47...irelaycom?start=1080

www.kzrider.com/forum/13-bike-related/50...ountain-leg?start=40

www.kzrider.com/forum/13-bike-related/50...ride-leg-3?start=640

www.kzrider.com/forum/17-ride-reports/50...hoto-album?start=200

Some of us have been a bit busy helping out. The Flag IS NOW closer to you and other Northwesters.

Just waiting......

toolmaker wrote: Just waiting......

X2.
Where are the people requesting to be part of the NW area relay? Canada, Eastern Washington?
Please join the relay, and post in either the main relay thread or here that you want to be involved.
Now is the time.

Ha! Yes! Now The Flag is nearer to you. My point is it will soon be with you KZ Riders in the Northwest. You will then be responsible for communicating, sharing, coordinating, AND actually riding in some Rider's direction that holds The Flag AND then expecting someone to come a bit in your direction too! Who cares if it goes to Canada from the top of the Rockies first. It will eventually get to the N.W. and down the coast. I spoke to another member, who made an excellent point, "There is no time limit and maybe this can become a perpetual relay" In other words, This is a common physical thread to aid us in getting out and meeting other enthusiasts. I must say after my experience it is worth a little time, money, road hazards, and potential mechanical issues. It made me think of the great effort pioneers went through when settling this great country. Oh Oh! I just started to go off on a rant! :laugh: Seriously, I hope The Flag never stops moving around the Continent. Enjoy the experience when it finally reaches your beautiful part of the world!

So, Don't Just Wait......DO!