Over to the Dark Side
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18 Feb 2013 12:50 #573006
by KZJOE900
Current project 76 KZ900 (This was a Vetter model)
76 KZ900
81 XJ550H SECA (Current Project)
82 XJ550R SECA
Past:
86 FJ1200
74 Z1900
72 CB450
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I know, I know, not a Kaw. Just picked up a 81 Yamaha XJ550RH SECA yesterday. No title, and I thought no body parts. Was pleasantly surprised that he had the tank and tail piece (no side panels or fairing). This is becoming a very rare bike and parts (unlike KZ's) are very hard to come by, especially the tank. The bike is also a runner. Traveled 400 mi round trip to get it. Got a bill of sale and had a sheriff come out and certify the VIN number. So all is good. I have a plan for the title. Will post some pictures when I can. Also signed up for the XJBikes.com website, LOL. It will be nice to have a lightweight bike as a companion to my KZ900. I know I could have gotten a KZ550, but my roommate use to have one of these and always loved its attributes.
Current project 76 KZ900 (This was a Vetter model)
76 KZ900
81 XJ550H SECA (Current Project)
82 XJ550R SECA
Past:
86 FJ1200
74 Z1900
72 CB450
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18 Feb 2013 13:22 #573013
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I wouldn't call owning a Yamaha the dark side. I have a Yamaha as well as my KZ1000. Congrats on the new bike.
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18 Feb 2013 17:14 #573042
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74 Z1 1075, 29 smoothbores, owned and ridden since 1976
Home built KZ1000 turbo setup
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/532476...s-budget-turbo-build
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/532489-74-z-makeover
Replied by kzz1king on topic Over to the Dark Side
I was hoping to see the Batcycle! Good fortune with you project.
Wayne
Wayne
74 Z1 1075, 29 smoothbores, owned and ridden since 1976
Home built KZ1000 turbo setup
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/532476...s-budget-turbo-build
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/532489-74-z-makeover
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18 Feb 2013 17:27 #573044
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2005 Kawasaki mean streak
2000 325 H.P. mcXpress turbo Hayabusa
1979 kz 1000 mk II ATP turbo
1975 Z1 960 cc Mr. Turbo
1975 Z1 1428 big block ATP turbo
1976 Kz900 1103 cc ATP turbo
1985 GS 1150E
1983 GS 1100E
1997 Suzuki Bandit 1200S
2001 Kawasaki EX 500 Ninja
1972 Honda cb750 (836cc turbo)
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never owned a small one had two FJ 1200 they were great bikes...........good luck with the little one :laugh:
2005 Kawasaki mean streak
2000 325 H.P. mcXpress turbo Hayabusa
1979 kz 1000 mk II ATP turbo
1975 Z1 960 cc Mr. Turbo
1975 Z1 1428 big block ATP turbo
1976 Kz900 1103 cc ATP turbo
1985 GS 1150E
1983 GS 1100E
1997 Suzuki Bandit 1200S
2001 Kawasaki EX 500 Ninja
1972 Honda cb750 (836cc turbo)
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18 Feb 2013 17:41 #573045
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Michael
Victoria, Texas
1982 GPz750
1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A
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I'm a member of VJMC...any old Japanese motorcycle is interesting.
Michael
Victoria, Texas
1982 GPz750
1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A
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18 Feb 2013 20:01 #573073
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Charles
Madison, AL
1978 KZ650 B2A, Luminous Dark Blue
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Great bunch of guys over at XJ. Enjoy!
Charles
Madison, AL
1978 KZ650 B2A, Luminous Dark Blue
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18 Feb 2013 23:22 #573103
by trianglelaguna
1976 KZ900
2003 ZX12R
2007 FZ1000
2004 ninja 250R for wife
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i have ridden the yamaha 550 a bunch and it is a great motor...so good that they used it for the very first fz600
1976 KZ900
2003 ZX12R
2007 FZ1000
2004 ninja 250R for wife
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19 Feb 2013 11:34 #573157
by KZJOE900
Current project 76 KZ900 (This was a Vetter model)
76 KZ900
81 XJ550H SECA (Current Project)
82 XJ550R SECA
Past:
86 FJ1200
74 Z1900
72 CB450
Replied by KZJOE900 on topic Over to the Dark Side
Thanks guys! Thanks for not asking me to walk the plank :laugh: Here are some pictures of the old girl. Pretty rough shape. But my 900 was worse off when I got it. And this bike runs. So pretty much further ahead in the game. Has the YICS engine. Which I have found to be Yamaha's way of synchronizing the carbs without via the intake ports (I think, but don't quote me) using a special tool.
Current project 76 KZ900 (This was a Vetter model)
76 KZ900
81 XJ550H SECA (Current Project)
82 XJ550R SECA
Past:
86 FJ1200
74 Z1900
72 CB450
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19 Feb 2013 11:40 #573158
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9 @ 50-2053,
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for my 1st bike I used to have a '82 550 Maxim great bike. I used to run with my buddy on his 76ish kz900, we would touch em off and I could hang with him until we shifted then he would punch ahead about a !/2 a bike length each gear. That was a great bike!!
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19 Feb 2013 13:08 #573171
by trianglelaguna
1976 KZ900
2003 ZX12R
2007 FZ1000
2004 ninja 250R for wife
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the maxim was the one i rode....it has the same engine , and yep it was one little quick bike
1976 KZ900
2003 ZX12R
2007 FZ1000
2004 ninja 250R for wife
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29 Mar 2013 14:01 #579470
by KZJOE900
Current project 76 KZ900 (This was a Vetter model)
76 KZ900
81 XJ550H SECA (Current Project)
82 XJ550R SECA
Past:
86 FJ1200
74 Z1900
72 CB450
Replied by KZJOE900 on topic Over to the Dark Side
Bingo!!!
This only give me registration and plates. However, will be using this registration to apply for a title in my state. So a few more dollars to the man and I will have a titled bike in my state!
This only give me registration and plates. However, will be using this registration to apply for a title in my state. So a few more dollars to the man and I will have a titled bike in my state!
Current project 76 KZ900 (This was a Vetter model)
76 KZ900
81 XJ550H SECA (Current Project)
82 XJ550R SECA
Past:
86 FJ1200
74 Z1900
72 CB450
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29 Mar 2013 15:57 #579482
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79 KZ 1000 LTD
77 KZ 1000 B1 LTD (awaiting electrical resurrection)
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Nice!!!!
79 KZ 1000 LTD
77 KZ 1000 B1 LTD (awaiting electrical resurrection)
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