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Hi, I'm a new guy from Holland, I live close to Amsterdam. I own a 1982 KZ1100 shaftie. I've been the owner since 1993. I then bought the bike in 'second hand' condition. I Travelled all through Europe with her. All in all the bike has run 68.000 km's. After some years a new bike came around (BMW R1100GS). I lost interest in the KZ and the bike lived in a dark corner of my garage for quite some years... aging. Some 8 years ago I decided she needed a better life. At first my aim was to restore, but then I caught the 'customizing' virus, this was before Corona came around. She grew into a cafe-racer of some sort. I'm not exactly sure what 'category' she fits into. Many things have been changed about the bike, airbox was deleted, new pods, carbs rebuilt and rejetted. Almost electricals changed and rebuilt. I run a M-unit blue, LED lighting only. Rear shocks new, rear controls changed, handlebar new. New bearings, engine overhaul. All in all, she feels rejuvenated. I wasn't specifically mechanically talented. I learnt along the way. Youtube, KZrider Forum and some other places, as well as the workshop manual have been my best friends. Now the bike is 'done'. She (and I) participated in the DGR last sunday. I come here often looking for information, opinions and to borrow other peoples experience(s)... Nice to be a member now! Thank you.I'll try to upload a picture, but so far the file-size exceeds the limit.

Welcome, looking forward to the pictures of your handiwork   

Hi Wookie58, I just managed to upload some pictures in the gallery.

Welcome.
I'm from Amersfoort.
Moved to Canada at 2 years old.
Been riding KZs ever since.