Hello from London

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Hello from London

05 Apr 2026 12:24
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Hi all 
I live on the border of Essex and London in the UK, I have  taken very early retirement reluctantly, i recently bought a 1975 kz in deceptively poor condition,  I have downsized from a triumph tiger 1050 due to health problems,  my little kz has lost its spark,  hopefully i can be steered on the right path by a forum member to resolve the problem. 
I also have a 1976 tr7v that gives me a lot of pleasure and has taken me across Europe.  

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Re: Hello from London

05 Apr 2026 12:28
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Welcome to the forum! 
1978 Kawasaki KZ1000 LTD
2010 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14

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Re: Hello from London

05 Apr 2026 13:07
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Leicester had a bad afternoon in the Bordeaux region 😬
Z400F 84 (ZR400B1)
Gpz900R 84
500 H1 73
Gpz550H1 82
Gpz550H2 83
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Re: Hello from London

05 Apr 2026 13:28 - 05 Apr 2026 13:31
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Welcome to KZRider...from across the pond in Texas. Was in London last fall...traffic opposite of what I am used to scared the crap out of me.
Michael
Victoria, Texas

1982 GPz750
1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A

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Re: Hello from London

05 Apr 2026 13:46
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Welcome from just over the river in the sticks by brands hatch.

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Re: Hello from London

07 Apr 2026 17:16
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Welcome! I would start by downloading a service manual here:

www.kzrider.com/filebase-alias/summary/1...1-kz-400-shop-manual

If your bike has been sitting for a while, you may just need to clean the points. 
1979 KZ400 Gifted to a couple of nephews
1967 Yamaha YCS1 Bonanza
1980 KZ440B
1981 Yamaha XT250H
1981 KZ440 LTD project bike
1981 GPz550
2013 Yamaha FZ6R

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