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06 Mar 2023 16:07 - 06 Mar 2023 16:12 #881185
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76 KZ900
76 XLCH
78 KZ1000
04 FLSTFI 120 ci
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Picked up this one owner KZ900 today, 9800 miles parked in 2003. Will start picking away at it soon I planned to clean carbs and put battery in to check mechanical and electrical out and go from there.
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06 Mar 2023 17:20 #881186
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1976 KZ 900 A4 kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/613548-1976-kz-900-a4
1976 KZ 900 B1 LTD
1978 KZ 1000 B2 LTD
1980 KZ 750 E1
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Replied by Mikaw on topic 76 KZ900
Very solid. Just FYI, it has Z1A-B carbs.
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1976 KZ 900 B1 LTD
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1980 KZ 750 E1
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06 Mar 2023 17:45 #881189
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04 FLSTFI 120 ci
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Mikaw thanks for that, would have been a problem when ordering carb parts.
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06 Mar 2023 17:52 - 06 Mar 2023 17:54 #881190
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1976 KZ 900 A4 kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/613548-1976-kz-900-a4
1976 KZ 900 B1 LTD
1978 KZ 1000 B2 LTD
1980 KZ 750 E1
Kowledge Speaks, But Wisdom Listens.
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Pull the plugs and put marvel mystery oil in them while you work on other stuff. Open the carbs and post pictures. Don’t butcher them up by trying to install “Kits” I’d be willing to bet, unless they are completely trashed, that you can reuse all the brass. Nessism should be able to help you with ORings, buy good gaskets. No rubber evilbay stuff. Go to Jets r Us, Nichecycle or Sudco.
1976 KZ 900 A4 kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/613548-1976-kz-900-a4
1976 KZ 900 B1 LTD
1978 KZ 1000 B2 LTD
1980 KZ 750 E1
Kowledge Speaks, But Wisdom Listens.
Jimi Hendrix.
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07 Mar 2023 03:14 #881194
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Hard to believe there are still gems like this sitting in sheds waiting to be rescued, looks completely unmolested (except by critters !!)
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07 Mar 2023 04:15 - 07 Mar 2023 05:03 #881195
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1976 KZ 900 A4 kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/613548-1976-kz-900-a4
1976 KZ 900 B1 LTD
1978 KZ 1000 B2 LTD
1980 KZ 750 E1
Kowledge Speaks, But Wisdom Listens.
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Replied by Mikaw on topic 76 KZ900
I’m jealous. I’d love to find a jem like this. I’d do a mechanical restoration and drive it as is.Hard to believe there are still gems like this sitting in sheds waiting to be rescued, looks completely unmolested (except by critters !!)
1976 KZ 900 A4 kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/613548-1976-kz-900-a4
1976 KZ 900 B1 LTD
1978 KZ 1000 B2 LTD
1980 KZ 750 E1
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07 Mar 2023 07:31 #881197
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"Swim against the current, even a dead fish can go with the flow"-somebody (I forget Who)
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You really have something here.
How is the inside of the tank I’m afraid to ask?
How is the inside of the tank I’m afraid to ask?
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07 Mar 2023 09:16 #881201
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1977 KZ650 B1
Pods and Denco header
OLD KAW OWNERS SMILE ALOT
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Agree with all said. You have found yourself an interesting machine. I look forward to seeing more as you get to know it better.
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07 Mar 2023 16:18 #881222
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Tank that's on the bike I don't believe is original to bike, it appears to have been coated and looks real good. Also have an original paint tank which was probably the original, coating inside is flaking off there are no soft spots at all and paint is pretty good. Under the seat was the tool kit, owners manual with warranty kard ( spelled with a k )
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08 Mar 2023 08:13 #881247
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Nice find indeed, I find it odd that it has early VM28's on it with it showing such low miles. Would be interesting to see the engine ID#.Very solid. Just FYI, it has Z1A-B carbs.
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08 Mar 2023 11:45 - 08 Mar 2023 12:46 #881252
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09 Mar 2023 16:38 - 09 Mar 2023 16:56 #881319
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76 KZ900
76 XLCH
78 KZ1000
04 FLSTFI 120 ci
Replied by mvent on topic 76 KZ900
Removed carbs to clean, must have been drained of fuel before parking, jets look good but inlet throats on a couple of carbs had crud.
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