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Spare parts/tools to keep on hand
- Lone Wolf
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Special tools?
1982 KZ750M
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I don't have a spare parts plan either. But plenty of tools...
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1980 (mostly) KZ1000
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All joking aside, you really don't need to keep parts on hand if you take care of the bike properly, and pay attention to the bike as you ride. and depending on where you live, needed parts are at most three days away.
KZ750M1 is a 750 twin, for anyone that doesn't know.
KD9JUR
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Livin in "CheektaVegas, NY
Went thru 25 of these in 40 yrs.
I SOLD OUT! THE KAW BARN IS EMPTY.
More room for The Old Girl, Harley 75 FLH Electra Glide,
Old faithful! Points ign. Bendix Orig. carb.
Starts everytime!
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For on the road repairs, a quality version of the factory tool kit will get you through most any emergency short of a thrown rod. **IMPORTANT NOTE** The "Phillips" head screws on these bikes are JIS, not SAE and require a blunt-ended screwdriver. If you do not have them available where you live, a few seconds at the grid wheel with an SAE driver will get you what you need.
For regular maintenance, you will need the same basic tools as with any KZ. Things like a carburetor synchronizing tools, vale shim tools and such will be mighty handy.
For a full blown overhaul, a well equipped machine shop will be your best bet.
1982 KZ1000 LTD parts donor
1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough
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1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)
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650ed wrote: The good news is that you will not need any of the following tools:
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1982 KZ1000 LTD parts donor
1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough
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I carry extra cables (clutch & throttle), a complete fuse box I can just plug in plus extra fuses, zip ties, electrical tape, flash light, rag, spare spark plug/s, etc.
Even had an extra complete points plate for a while.
Rob
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1978 KZ650 C2, 130K kms, Delkevic ex, EI, CVK32, PMC easy clutch, ATK fork brace, steering damper, braced swingarm, 18" Z1R front wheel.
2000 ZRX1100
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2005 z750s
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TexasKZ wrote: The Harley collection??
650ed wrote: The good news is that you will not need any of the following tools:
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:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Yes; standard Harley tool kit. Harley also offers the optional "Parts Catcher" that is pulled behind the bike to capture bits and pieces (or the passenger - see pic) that vibrate off. :woohoo:
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jonnybravo wrote: funny thing is the guy got no responses for 3 months, did it take u guys THAT LONG to come up with this shit ????
Yes. :blush:
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