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Brand Loyalty

31 Mar 2008 10:25
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Hi Steve Shutt,

Very nice story about brand loyalty.

Good job!

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1968 BSA 441 Shooting Star, 1970 BSA 650 Lightning, 1974 W3, 1976 KZ900, 1979 KZ750 Twin, 1979 KZ750 Twin Trike, 1981 KZ1300, 1982 KZ1100 Spectre, 2000 Valkyrie, 2009 Yamaha Roadliner S. 1983 GL 1100
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Re: Brand Loyalty

31 Mar 2008 10:35
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Yes, a good read!
1977 KZ650C1
and the KZ650/KZ750 Conversion ;)

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Re: Brand Loyalty

31 Mar 2008 11:30
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wtf?
1977 KZ650-B1
-Dual Discs
-Dyna-S
-WG Coil Mod
-Alloy Wheels

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Re: Brand Loyalty

31 Mar 2008 11:55
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I think the first part of this thread is missing.
KZ900LTD, KZ750LTD, KZ650, 72'Triumph Trident
"Over the Mountains
Of the Moon,
Down the Valley of the Shadow,
Ride, boldly ride,"
The shade replied
"If you seek for Eldorado!"

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Re: Brand Loyalty

31 Mar 2008 11:57 - 31 Mar 2008 22:29
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Hey Guys,

Check the home page for KZR.
www.KZ1300.com
Riders:
1968 BSA 441 Shooting Star, 1970 BSA 650 Lightning, 1974 W3, 1976 KZ900, 1979 KZ750 Twin, 1979 KZ750 Twin Trike, 1981 KZ1300, 1982 KZ1100 Spectre, 2000 Valkyrie, 2009 Yamaha Roadliner S. 1983 GL 1100
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1985 ZN1300
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Re: Brand Loyalty

31 Mar 2008 12:19
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Very nice...B)
77 KZ650B1
80 440 LTD Sold
78 GL1000 Naked Wing Sold
80 CM400E Sold
Brainerd, MN

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Re: Brand Loyalty

31 Mar 2008 12:27
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ahh, now it makes sense

Do all Z's come from uncles? One of my uncles was the second owner of my KZ650, another uncle the third, and I'm the fourth. I hope if I have a son it'll be his someday. I've contemplated selling it over the years (I've only owned it for 5 years, since senior year in high school), but I can't seem to bring myself to get rid of something worth so much to me and so little to most other people. She's sat around a long time, I've only managed to put around 5000km on her, but in Sept all of this will change, I'll finally have enough cash to bring her back to life in a way that'll last for many years.
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-Alloy Wheels

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Re: Brand Loyalty

31 Mar 2008 13:11
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Awsome story about the old Kaw, it had the three things I always like in a scooter story, 1. an old bike rising from the ashes, 2. a KZ, and 3. you mentioned Bultacos. That really made my day thank you.
1983 KZ1100A Shaftee box stock.
A herd of Bultacos to play in the dirt with. Arvada, Colorado
Kick it in the guts Berry

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Re: Brand Loyalty

31 Mar 2008 13:30
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I hope he posts a link to it in the gallery. BTW, here is a link to the article .

Nice read, Steve. Thanks.
Nate

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Murphys corollary: Wrenching is the result of time spent riding.

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Re: Brand Loyalty

31 Mar 2008 13:59
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Yup, I enjoyed that.:)
Michael
Victoria, Texas

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1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
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Re: Brand Loyalty

31 Mar 2008 14:25
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That story sure made me think of many things way back in the day. I was a young pup of just 12 years old back in 71 when I got my first job working at the local Kawasaki dealer. 37 years later I still love the brand.

Where in Ohio do you live Steve?
Andy
Akron, Ohio
80 Z-1 Classic-Sold
84 GPZ1100
79 KZ 1000 LTD
78 KZ 1000 A2
77 KZ 1000 LTD-Sold
76 KZ 900 The definition of a barn find
76 KZ 900-Sold gone to Denmark
KZ 750 times 3, KZ 650 times 8 Sold 1 down to 7
KZ 550 times 2 80 440LTD-Sold
81 CSR 305-Sold 81 Yamaha XS650 Special

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Re: Brand Loyalty

31 Mar 2008 19:49
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I read that story the other day, love reading about the history of a bike. Well done Steve!
1980 KZ650F1, Bought new out the door for $2,162.98!

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