Hi from Northern Colorado

Hi from Northern Colorado 11 Dec 2006 19:24 #99100

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Hi Everyone,

I'm a fairly new motorcycle owner here in Northern Colorado. Picked up a 1979 KZ400 Ltd with only 12k miles. I've always liked the Ltd's and while this is a relatively small bike, it's probably a good starter. Seems like it's in pretty good shape except having to replace the clutch and throttle cables.

I've had a great time riding the last couple of months, but had to winterize the bike this weekend. I'm looking forward to bringing it out this Spring and working on the fuel system. Even though I just got the factory manuals off of ebay, I'm sure I'll have a lot of questions for everyone, so bear with me.

Here's a picture from this weekend.

Post edited by: Link14, at: 2006/12/11 22:27

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Hi from Northern Colorado 11 Dec 2006 19:31 #99102

wireman Visitor	nice bike,welcome to z-jungle;)
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Hi from Northern Colorado 11 Dec 2006 21:00 #99118

donthekawguy Offline User Posts: 1913 Thank you received: 8	Welcome and there will be a lot of people to help here. Looks like we have about the same weather. Rathdrum Idaho 1971 Kawasaki g3ss 1972 Yamaha R5 350 1965 Suzuki Hillbilly 1964 Yamaha 125
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. 12 Dec 2006 05:42 #99146

JMKZHI Offline Platinum Member Posts: 2429 Thank you received: 48	del
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Hi from Northern Colorado 12 Dec 2006 06:42 #99159

Link14 Topic Author Offline User Posts: 575 Thank you received: 6	Thanks JM, she runs great....below 50 mph. Kind of does a little hesitation thing above that. That's why this Spring I plan on cleaning the tank, replacing fuel lines and (hopefully) rebuilding carbs. Fortunately there's a good "old bike" mechanic about two miles away in case I screw it up too badly. I realize the fuel system might not be it, but figured it was the place to start.
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Hi from Northern Colorado 12 Dec 2006 07:20 #99164

Mcdroid Offline User Gone Kwackers Posts: 6569 Thank you received: 302	cleeeaan! that's part of the battle for some of us!! Welcome to KZR Michael Alvin, Texas 1982 GPz750 1977 KZ1000A 1978 KZ1000A 1982 GPz1100 1975 Z2A
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Hi from Northern Colorado 12 Dec 2006 07:30 #99166

flht1997 Offline User Posts: 513 Thank you received: 2	gosh a 79' LTD with a kick start! i am somewhat addicted to the small twins Matt Milwaukee, WI 75' KZ400, (5) 78' KZ400, 76' KZ 750, 78' KZ650 78'CB750F, 78' CB550K 89' BMW R100RT 05' H-D Electra Glide 06' KLR650 Do it right or don't bother doing it at all.
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Hi from Northern Colorado 14 Dec 2006 09:07 #99545

cfendrick Offline User Posts: 19 Thank you received: 1	Nice looking good starter bike. Start using the winter to get that thing fixed up for Spring, or even the ride in middle of the winter weather permitting.
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Hi from Northern Colorado 16 Dec 2006 16:36 #100055

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Welcome to Kzrider Link14! Both me and Ron650 are in Colorado and when ever you need help on finding parts here you can look for me or him. Post some pics of your bike in the forum to be seen. Fort Collins always has snow or really cold temps doesn't it. I live in Denver, in the heart so I get away from it, lucky me!

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1981 KZ 1000LTD with non stock and more comfortable handle bars and 4 into one V&H
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