Me! (And my "new" 1974 Kawasaki KZ400)

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23 Apr 2024 15:17 - 23 Apr 2024 15:43 #898031 by coranmbeck73
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Howdy all! After several unsuccessful attempts to post on different topics, I FINALLY read David's email directing me to introduce myself first. Admittedly, I was deadset on purchasing a 1970s Honda CB, but after dealing with multiple clown sellers on Craigslist and Facebook, I spotted an adorable 1974 KZ400 just 30 min. from my home, and ended up coming home with - and loving - it. Owing to my use of the adjective "adorable", you may have guessed (correctly), that I am a female. Additionally, this is my first bike with a manual clutch (I have two Honda CTs, a 110 and a 90). I know embarrassingly little about all things mechanical, but am terribly eager to learn. Therefore, I apologize in advance for all the dumb questions I will be posting in future, and also thank you in advance for your patience and assistance. I look forward to meeting y'all!
Cheers, 
Coran
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23 Apr 2024 15:45 #898032 by Street Fighter LTD
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Welcome to KZR
Glad you got your intro done 
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23 Apr 2024 16:38 #898034 by TexasKZ
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Welcome aboard! There are plenty of 400 and 440 fans around here, and dumb questions are what we do

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2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough

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23 Apr 2024 20:46 #898044 by sf4t7
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Welcome to the fun.  There are many members here that are happy to help you.  And no such thing as a dumb question.  (unless it's the 3rd or 4th time you've asked it)  


Scotty

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Andrews 1X Cams
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23 Apr 2024 22:42 #898045 by Wookie58
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Welcome from the UK Coran, great to have you onboard. The forum needs more gingers like us 

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24 Apr 2024 05:05 #898056 by ThatGPzGuy
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Welcome from GA. The KZ400s are cool bikes. 

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04 May 2024 12:33 #898466 by coranmbeck73
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Hi Dave. Thank you - as am I! You gave me a much-needed reminder to actually read my email on occasion- haha

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08 May 2024 20:00 #898760 by coranmbeck73
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Hi Dave, I'm quite certain I replied to you, but I'm not entirely certain as to WHERE I did so - lol. Already making great use of the forum - thank you so much for your (multiple) reminders to get my intro done! 

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08 May 2024 20:19 #898761 by coranmbeck73
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TexasKZ, howdy! So you believed that "helpless female" bit, eh? I'll let you in on a little secret: any airhead questions originating from my account are mere red herrings. I employ this ruse frequently with my dad and (five!) brothers. Turns out, I have insane grease-monkey skillz,  OK, sadly this is not the case - just yet - but I shall one day live down that whole "should I oil my sqeaky brakes " debacle - I swear it! 

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09 May 2024 02:56 #898765 by Mcdroid
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Welcome to KZR...nice find on the KZ400!

Michael
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09 May 2024 17:51 #898812 by TexasKZ
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TexasKZ, howdy! So you believed that "helpless female" bit, eh? I'll let you in on a little secret: any airhead questions originating from my account are mere red herrings. I employ this ruse frequently with my dad and (five!) brothers. Turns out, I have insane grease-monkey skillz,  OK, sadly this is not the case - just yet - but I shall one day live down that whole "should I oil my sqeaky brakes " debacle - I swear it! 
Nope. Every stupid question I can remember being posted here was posted by a guy.

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2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough

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09 May 2024 19:14 #898818 by sf4t7
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And I've asked a few myself.     


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1974 Z1A
1015
welded Z1 crank
Andrews 1X Cams
Delkevic 4 into 1
Superbike bars
530 conversion

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