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The dark side

13 May 2012 18:49
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Saw this bike in the classifieds around here, thought it'd make a nice addition to the family. Right now I'm just going to do all the regularly scheduled maintenance so that she runs well again, remove the stupid hardlined oil cooler, put on a new set of mirrors and hand grips, and ride her for the summer. Then next winter I'm going to completely restore her. Its going to be easy because pretty much everything is there, just mainly requires refinishing.

Here she is:

1977 KZ650B1
-810cc
-Cavanaugh Racing Head
-Mikuni RS34's
-GPR Muffler

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Re: The dark side

13 May 2012 18:51
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congrats on the new ride. she looks great. what is it 750/900/1100?
76 KZ, frame gusset work,1200CC.Ported by Larry Cavanaugh, 1.5mm.over intakes, Carron Pipe, ZRX12 rear end, and seat,96zx9 front end.
01 CBR600F4i Track bike.
Cobourg, Ont. Can.

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Re: The dark side

13 May 2012 18:56
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She's a 1980 CB750 Supersports.
1977 KZ650B1
-810cc
-Cavanaugh Racing Head
-Mikuni RS34's
-GPR Muffler

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Re: The dark side

13 May 2012 18:58
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i thought so. i always liked them. :)
76 KZ, frame gusset work,1200CC.Ported by Larry Cavanaugh, 1.5mm.over intakes, Carron Pipe, ZRX12 rear end, and seat,96zx9 front end.
01 CBR600F4i Track bike.
Cobourg, Ont. Can.

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Re: The dark side

13 May 2012 19:39
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I like em too. My hope is that by the end of next winter it will look like this(bone stock):

1977 KZ650B1
-810cc
-Cavanaugh Racing Head
-Mikuni RS34's
-GPR Muffler

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Re: The dark side

13 May 2012 20:10
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Yikes! Looking at that picture brings back memories! When I bought my KZ650-C1 in '77 I had almost bought a Ducati 750SS that looked like the Ducati in the background of your picture instead. That Ducati was really cool, but I'm glad I bought the KZ. Ed
1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)

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Re: The dark side

14 May 2012 02:10
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The CB750F 900F and 1100F were all way cool bikes.
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Re: The dark side

14 May 2012 05:41
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Can't go wrong with an F model...if I fell into a deal, I wouldn't hesitate.
Michael
Victoria, Texas

1982 GPz750
1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A

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Re: The dark side

15 May 2012 13:55
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I see that great minds think alike. I picked up this 82 CB750F last summer, but unfortunately we have been a little busy with the new house and new job. I'll get to it eventually.

1978 KZ1000 A2 Click--->Build Thread
2004 ZX-10R
2007 Harley Sportster 1200
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Angola, IN

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Re: The dark side

15 May 2012 14:07
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hello

my name is medina


i like bikes

but i haven't bought a bike in 3 months 2 weeks and a day or so

but...i saw one on the way to work today...
1981 KZ1100 Vetter "Luminous Navy Blue" DAMN YOU COLOR CODES!
Medina, Oh
My Bike Thread
www.kzrider.com/forum/10-new-members/469298-from-ohio

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Re: The dark side

15 May 2012 14:34
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Haha I thought you had one Josh. I see yours needs a little less work than mine. Mines a little ratty, but it'll be a nice project. I bought it to ride when it was maybe a little rainy for the 650, or so a buddy could ride with me from time to time. I've got all the maintenance parts coming, I need to check valve clearances, and I think I need a new starter clutch. Parts availability seems to be not the greatest for these.
1977 KZ650B1
-810cc
-Cavanaugh Racing Head
-Mikuni RS34's
-GPR Muffler

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Re: The dark side

15 May 2012 14:40
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Nice! I got a Honda too- tinyurl.com/7pb7slj
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