drug home a bike

zed · 04-18-2009, 03:32 AM

well, we found a 78 KZ650 on craigslist. $200. it needs some work but well worth the price. I could part it out and clear at least $1500.

I went and looked at it and got it for a friend. he's going to buy the parts to get it running. figure he's going to have a good bike for well under $1K.

Tina took some pictures, I'm sure she'll post them tomorrow when she see's this.

Particle Man · 04-18-2009, 09:06 AM

then I'll wait for the pics

was92v · 04-18-2009, 11:02 AM

I worked in a Kaw shop in 77'. The KZ650 was a nice ride. They never got much respect or notice because the 1000 over shadowed it, but I wanted one back then. I see a nice one come up for sale every once in a while and feel a distant tug. Pics please.

zed · 04-18-2009, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by was92v

I worked in a Kaw shop in 77'. The KZ650 was a nice ride. They never got much respect or notice because the 1000 over shadowed it, but I wanted one back then. I see a nice one come up for sale every once in a while and feel a distant tug. Pics please.

don't get me wrong, this one needs some work. it's not in bad shape for $200 though.

from what I have been told, when the 650 was out it was out running everyone elses 650's and 750's and including Kawi's 750's for the most part.

some pictures.

Fleck750 · 04-18-2009, 02:36 PM

Mine is parked around the corner from this one. There are 5 bikes stuffed in there. I heard them talking last night.

New KZ: Hey! where am I?

Old KZ: You're in a garage where they take old bikes and make them new again.

New KZ: Why are there two in pieces?

Old KZ: The GS550 is for a guy at her work, will be gone in a week or so. The 1100 over there don't say much, he got torn down 3 years ago. The man bought a ZX-10 and the 1100 hates it.

New KZ: Do you think I'll look like you when they are done with me?

Old KZ: Hell no! Only one bike in this garage gets chain maille and spikes.

Being that I only hear them but can't speak to them, I hope the old one tells the new one how well he'll be taken care of!

Quick281 · 04-18-2009, 03:54 PM

Awesome project! Enjoyed the bike chit chat.

04-18-2009, 03:32 AM	#1
zed yellow don't corner well Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kansas City, KS Moto: 06 ZX10R Posts: 1,243	drug home a bike well, we found a 78 KZ650 on craigslist. $200. it needs some work but well worth the price. I could part it out and clear at least $1500. I went and looked at it and got it for a friend. he's going to buy the parts to get it running. figure he's going to have a good bike for well under $1K. Tina took some pictures, I'm sure she'll post them tomorrow when she see's this.

04-18-2009, 09:06 AM	#2
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	then I'll wait for the pics __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

04-18-2009, 03:54 PM	#6
Quick281 Victim of Blazer Rapage Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Talkeetna, AK Moto: 06 GSXR 600 Posts: 1,707	Awesome project! Enjoyed the bike chit chat. __________________ -Alex- Resident TWFix Noob. My 06 GSXR 600 <-- Its Clickable Fools.

04-18-2009, 11:02 AM	#3
was92v Nowhere Man Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 558	I worked in a Kaw shop in 77'. The KZ650 was a nice ride. They never got much respect or notice because the 1000 over shadowed it, but I wanted one back then. I see a nice one come up for sale every once in a while and feel a distant tug. Pics please.