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New KZ owner in California
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01 May 2007 17:59 #136233
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Really nice site you guys have here!
I'm the new owner of both a KZ650C and a KZ440LTD in central California.
The KZ440 is about 90%, needing a new carb diaphragm (@*#* $170!!!), and a bit of spit and elbow grease. I'm an MSF RiderCoach (among other things), and have been hounded to offer private instruction for road-riding, and that's what this bike's destined for (if I can find some liability coverage ).
The KZ650 is going to be my cafe-mod project, whenever I get around to it. :blush: I have a sickness for older bikes, and there always seems to be a couple more projects than I have the time for...
Just wanted to take a minute to introduce myself before I start pestering you guys with questions...
Cheers!
-Q!
I'm the new owner of both a KZ650C and a KZ440LTD in central California.
The KZ440 is about 90%, needing a new carb diaphragm (@*#* $170!!!), and a bit of spit and elbow grease. I'm an MSF RiderCoach (among other things), and have been hounded to offer private instruction for road-riding, and that's what this bike's destined for (if I can find some liability coverage ).
The KZ650 is going to be my cafe-mod project, whenever I get around to it. :blush: I have a sickness for older bikes, and there always seems to be a couple more projects than I have the time for...
Just wanted to take a minute to introduce myself before I start pestering you guys with questions...
Cheers!
-Q!
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01 May 2007 18:36 #136242
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1979 KZ SR650, stock candy persimmon red and crossover pipes
1981 KZ 1000LTD with non stock and more comfortable handle bars and 4 into one V&H
Original man of the Caribbean
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Welcome and go to
www.z1enterprises.com
for the parts you need. You should only be paying that much if you really want oem. Now when do I get my riding lessons.....hahahahahahah. Don't bother I am self thought and I read magazines with good tips.
1979 KZ SR650, stock candy persimmon red and crossover pipes
1981 KZ 1000LTD with non stock and more comfortable handle bars and 4 into one V&H
Original man of the Caribbean
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01 May 2007 20:06 #136292
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1977 KZ650-B1 (Stock)
Upgrades:
- Dyna S Electronic Ignition (DS2-2)
- Dyna 3 Ohm Coils (DC1-1)
- Coil Repowering Mod
- Progressive Springs Front & Rear
- Saddlemen Seat Cover
- New Metallic Red Re-Paint & Repro Badges.
Montreal, Canada
Replied by bill_wilcox100 on topic New KZ owner in California
Welcome to the site! Never too many KZ650 here.
1977 KZ650-B1 (Stock)
Upgrades:
- Dyna S Electronic Ignition (DS2-2)
- Dyna 3 Ohm Coils (DC1-1)
- Coil Repowering Mod
- Progressive Springs Front & Rear
- Saddlemen Seat Cover
- New Metallic Red Re-Paint & Repro Badges.
Montreal, Canada
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01 May 2007 20:48 #136309
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Petaluma and Truckee, CA -- member since Jan. 23, 2003;
PREVIOUS KZs: 1980 KZ750H with 108,000 miles; 1980 KZ750E with 28,000 miles; and KZ750H street/cafe project, all sold a few years back.
This is what I do for fun, not for work. It is art, with a little engineering thrown in.
Replied by apeman on topic New KZ owner in California
Welcome! The world needs more KZ enthusiasts.
What part of California? There are a fair number of us here.
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What part of California? There are a fair number of us here.
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Petaluma and Truckee, CA -- member since Jan. 23, 2003;
PREVIOUS KZs: 1980 KZ750H with 108,000 miles; 1980 KZ750E with 28,000 miles; and KZ750H street/cafe project, all sold a few years back.
This is what I do for fun, not for work. It is art, with a little engineering thrown in.
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01 May 2007 21:40 #136340
by Mark Wing
Jesus loves you Everyone else thinks your an ***
77 KZ650 C1 with ZX7 forks, GPZ mono rear, wider 18 police wheels and Yoshimura motor.
Yorba Linda Cal.
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Ah Grasshopper we need pix. Welcome to the site, lots of info and good guys/
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Mark
Jesus loves you Everyone else thinks your an ***
77 KZ650 C1 with ZX7 forks, GPZ mono rear, wider 18 police wheels and Yoshimura motor.
Yorba Linda Cal.
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02 May 2007 07:25 #136414
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'76 KZ900 LTD (Blaze)
'96 Voyager XII (Dark Star)
'79 KZ650 Cafe Project (Dirty Kurt)
Greensboro, NC
Replied by ltdrider on topic New KZ owner in California
Welcome! Another Californian checks in... wooHOOO! Confucius say... PICs!
'76 KZ900 LTD (Blaze)
'96 Voyager XII (Dark Star)
'79 KZ650 Cafe Project (Dirty Kurt)
Greensboro, NC
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03 May 2007 14:45 #136859
by QuaiChangKane
Replied by QuaiChangKane on topic New KZ owner in California
apeman wrote:
Central Valley, actually - Modesto area. Not too far from you....
If you don't have any plans for Memorial weekend, you should come down and check out the show my club's putting on...
-Q!
Welcome! The world needs more KZ enthusiasts.
What part of California? There are a fair number of us here.
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Central Valley, actually - Modesto area. Not too far from you....
If you don't have any plans for Memorial weekend, you should come down and check out the show my club's putting on...
-Q!
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