76 KZ900, 2 weeks after
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76 KZ900, 2 weeks after
19 Jul 2009 19:33
I see some differences after 2 weeks.
Replaced (or installed) handle bar, RH and LH switchblocks, mirrors, grips, throttle cables, rear shocks, grab rail, rectifier/regulator combination unit, plugs.
Removed fin grills and air shifter.
Waiting on baffle for pipe, turn signal parts, clutch cable.
Most of time used is for cleaning all around. Frame needs to be sandblasted and painted soon. I will ride some now and do it in a little while.
Rear brake gets stuck and won't return. I need to remove panel assy to see what's going on in there.
Runs pretty good from low rpm to high rpm now. I am not sure I will need to adjust it after baffle is in place as there is no baffle in now.
Tank, side covers and tail piece are Kawasaki part not after market. The original color is blue as I can see on back of tank. On tail piece, I can see shape of decal as 75 model. Frame number is Z1F086485. That is 76 A4. Body parts had been changed? Or there is any possibility for blue 76?
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Replaced (or installed) handle bar, RH and LH switchblocks, mirrors, grips, throttle cables, rear shocks, grab rail, rectifier/regulator combination unit, plugs.
Removed fin grills and air shifter.
Waiting on baffle for pipe, turn signal parts, clutch cable.
Most of time used is for cleaning all around. Frame needs to be sandblasted and painted soon. I will ride some now and do it in a little while.
Rear brake gets stuck and won't return. I need to remove panel assy to see what's going on in there.
Runs pretty good from low rpm to high rpm now. I am not sure I will need to adjust it after baffle is in place as there is no baffle in now.
Tank, side covers and tail piece are Kawasaki part not after market. The original color is blue as I can see on back of tank. On tail piece, I can see shape of decal as 75 model. Frame number is Z1F086485. That is 76 A4. Body parts had been changed? Or there is any possibility for blue 76?
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82 KZ750 H3
76 KZ900 A4
74 Z1A
73 Z1 (on the shelf)
84 ZN1300
Franklinton, NC
76 KZ900 A4
74 Z1A
73 Z1 (on the shelf)
84 ZN1300
Franklinton, NC
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Re: 76 KZ900, 2 weeks after
19 Jul 2009 19:34
82 KZ750 H3
76 KZ900 A4
74 Z1A
73 Z1 (on the shelf)
84 ZN1300
Franklinton, NC
76 KZ900 A4
74 Z1A
73 Z1 (on the shelf)
84 ZN1300
Franklinton, NC
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Re: 76 KZ900, 2 weeks after
19 Jul 2009 19:37
82 KZ750 H3
76 KZ900 A4
74 Z1A
73 Z1 (on the shelf)
84 ZN1300
Franklinton, NC
76 KZ900 A4
74 Z1A
73 Z1 (on the shelf)
84 ZN1300
Franklinton, NC
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Re: 76 KZ900, 2 weeks after
19 Jul 2009 19:38
82 KZ750 H3
76 KZ900 A4
74 Z1A
73 Z1 (on the shelf)
84 ZN1300
Franklinton, NC
76 KZ900 A4
74 Z1A
73 Z1 (on the shelf)
84 ZN1300
Franklinton, NC
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Re: 76 KZ900, 2 weeks after
19 Jul 2009 19:52
Thats a sharp looking bike. Do you intend to keep running the velocity stacks? They suck in the world and will wear the motor faster. The little bit of detail cleaning is paying off. Looks great.
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82 Suzuki GS 1100
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Re: 76 KZ900, 2 weeks after
19 Jul 2009 20:04
I will replace velocity stacks with pods before I get tag to put on the road.
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76 KZ900 A4
74 Z1A
73 Z1 (on the shelf)
84 ZN1300
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76 KZ900 A4
74 Z1A
73 Z1 (on the shelf)
84 ZN1300
Franklinton, NC
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Re: 76 KZ900, 2 weeks after
19 Jul 2009 20:06
i was logged out for a bit and got back yesterday,i can s end the pods tuesday cause i now can access an address...you still need em ,they are yours.....p.m
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Re: 76 KZ900, 2 weeks after
19 Jul 2009 20:26
thank you Craig. pm sent.
82 KZ750 H3
76 KZ900 A4
74 Z1A
73 Z1 (on the shelf)
84 ZN1300
Franklinton, NC
76 KZ900 A4
74 Z1A
73 Z1 (on the shelf)
84 ZN1300
Franklinton, NC
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Re: 76 KZ900, 2 weeks after
19 Jul 2009 20:27
82 KZ750 H3
76 KZ900 A4
74 Z1A
73 Z1 (on the shelf)
84 ZN1300
Franklinton, NC
76 KZ900 A4
74 Z1A
73 Z1 (on the shelf)
84 ZN1300
Franklinton, NC
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Re: 76 KZ900, 2 weeks after
20 Jul 2009 07:56
nice bike!

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Re: 76 KZ900, 2 weeks after
22 Jul 2009 07:59
My 76 '900 was also "LTD'd" - Seat and exhaust for sure along with a horrible custom paint job that I wish I still had pictures of (the red had faded to a pink-like color). I'd bet on the frame number as the most accurate. AFAIK there were only green and brown paint jobs for the '76 Kz900-A4.
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Re: 76 KZ900, 2 weeks after
22 Jul 2009 14:21
Thank you plummen.
DoubleDub,
Looks like blue from 75 with decal mark under black paint. I guess they have been replaced.
DoubleDub,
Looks like blue from 75 with decal mark under black paint. I guess they have been replaced.
82 KZ750 H3
76 KZ900 A4
74 Z1A
73 Z1 (on the shelf)
84 ZN1300
Franklinton, NC
76 KZ900 A4
74 Z1A
73 Z1 (on the shelf)
84 ZN1300
Franklinton, NC
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