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25 Mar 2006 21:53 #34344 by Cryph
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Always wanted a bike, moved out here to Arizona from Louisiana and got my hands on a 83 KZ550F1 Spectre.. needs plenty of TLC, but runs well enough to get me to and from work!

Hoping to (slowly) learn how to give her the TLC she needs. I'm a computer guy, not very mechanically able :)

Loads of info here though, hi everyone.

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25 Mar 2006 22:24 #34348 by oldcoldankles
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Hi Cryph and welcome to the forum. It's great to have another KZ550 rider aboard, and be sure to post a pic of your bike in the gallery:)

Peachland BC
1981 KZ1000 CSR M1
1983 KZ550 LTD M1 (Shaft)
1989 Corvette coupe

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25 Mar 2006 22:25 #34349 by wireman
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welcome to z jungle.theres some computer guys and some computer illiterate one finger typing types like me on here to between all of us we can usually figure most things out.;) goodluck,happy wrenching!

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26 Mar 2006 04:01 #34375 by Mcdroid
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Welcome Cryph!

Inside a year, we'll have you talkin' like a grizzled old retired Kawasaki mechanic.:laugh: Lots of info on this site.

Michael
Victoria, Texas

1982 GPz750
1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A

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26 Mar 2006 06:54 #34395 by oldcuda68
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Welcome from a computer/mechanic/KZ guy. You have come to the right place, but remember to post the pics!!!!

Mark

1980 KZ750 LTD
1984 Honda GL1200 Interstate
Too many other toys to mention

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26 Mar 2006 09:34 #34420 by Scotty355
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Welcome, you will soon be addicted to this site, there is alot of useful info and the people are nice too!
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm pics?

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26 Mar 2006 10:40 #34439 by NOS
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Welcome, Hope you enjoy the site!
The ppl on this site are very nice and have a wealth of knowledge about KZ's. Everyone is ready to help with your bike (if you post PICs!! ;) )

good luck with your bike
ride safe

:)

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26 Mar 2006 10:41 #34440 by RetroRiceRocketRider
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Welcome to KZr Cryph. :)

You've got the right idea on taking it slow to begin with.
Following the great advice and tips from the knowledagble folks here, in no time at all you'll be able to complete a full engine rebuild blindfolded, in your sleep, and even drunk if so desired! :silly:

And of course like was mentioned, we're junkies for motorcycle pics, regardless of what condition the bike is in.
Plus you can reflect back on the current condition of your bike via pics and see what you've done to make her YOUR bike. ;)

Covina, So Calif!
78 KZ650-B2 = SOLD
84 ZN700 LTD = SOLD
84 ZX750 GPz = SOLD
89 GSX1100F Katana = SLEEPING :-/
20 VN1700 Vulcan Vaquero (the Blue Cowboy)
Looking for my next project KZ

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26 Mar 2006 19:52 #34573 by N0NB
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Welcome aboard, Cryph.

Enjoy learning your bike. The smell of gas and oil and having grease under your fingernails is more addictive than the smoke those computer chips let out. :woohoo:

Did someone mention pics yet? :silly:

- Nate >>

Nate

Nates vintage bike axiom: Riding is the reward for time spent wrenching.
Murphys corollary: Wrenching is the result of time spent riding.

1979 KZ650 (Complete!)
1979 KZ650 SR (Sold!)
1979 KL250 (For sale)
1994 Bayou 400 (four wheel peel :D )

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27 Mar 2006 06:41 #34648 by rstnick
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Welcome. Get yourself a manual if you haven't got one already. Follow the maintenace section, and check everything out. Not too difficult to do, and gets you familiar with your bike at the same time.

Rob
CANADA

Need a key for your Kawasaki? PM me

1978 KZ650 C2, 130K kms, Delkevic ex, EI, CVK32, PMC easy clutch, ATK fork brace, steering damper, Progressive Suspension, braced swingarm, ZRX shocks, 18" Z1R front wheel.
2000 ZRX1100
2011 Ninja 250R - Wife's
2005 z750s

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