New to KZ1000's

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New to KZ1000's

23 Aug 2013 14:18 - 23 Aug 2013 14:20
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Hello everyone. Im from Louisiana been riding for almost 10 years. I've had a 94 Vulcan 1500 (first bike) and a 93 Nighthawk 750 ,and I'm looking at buying a 1979 KZ1000. Any thing I should be worried about or look for on these bikes.


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Re: New to KZ1000's

23 Aug 2013 14:37
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Welcome aboard! Here's some info that might be helpful. Ed

kzrider.com/forum/10-new-members/589649-...r-savannah-ga#594587
1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)

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Re: New to KZ1000's

24 Aug 2013 07:03
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Welcome. Very nice bike to own.
1979 LTD Street Fighter.1977 KZ1000

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Re: New to KZ1000's

24 Aug 2013 11:03
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Welcome to KZR! Looks like a nice bike. I hadn't realized that the 79's came with the Mark II engine. Only thing you should be concerned about is the normal issues on 34 year old bike. No different than any other bike. Since you own two older bikes, you already know the drill (check brakes first, then tires condition and age and so forth). As for any inherent issues with the bike, I don't know of any for that model/year. Bullet proof engine, and I think a lot of the frame issues were improved by 79. Lots of power. Should be a very enjoyable bike.
Current project 76 KZ900 (This was a Vetter model)
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81 XJ550H SECA (Current Project)
82 XJ550R SECA
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86 FJ1200
74 Z1900
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Re: New to KZ1000's

25 Aug 2013 09:56
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The "79" is not a Mark II engine. Not even in a Mark II bike.
1979 LTD Street Fighter.1977 KZ1000

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