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New member from Waterloo, Ontario

2 days 21 hours ago
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Hi All, 
Recently picked up a Canadian 79 KZ1300, from the original owner no less. Has not run since 1990 and was stored dry since.
The bike is complete, and will do a full restoration. 
Did need to get new keys made as they were long gone. Removed the ignition switch to get the key number.
The engine was frozen when purchased, but quickly got it turning over by pouring a 50/50 mix of acetone/ATF into cylinders, let it sit overnight,
and following day working the rear wheel back and forth on the center stand and in 5th gear. Engine was turning over within 20 minutes.
Already rebuilt the front master and both front calipers.
This will be my winter project, and really looking forward to asking many questions.
Already picked up a hard copy service manual.
Damn, this bike is heavy. 

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Re: New member from Waterloo, Ontario

2 days 19 hours ago
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Welcome to the site from the guy in Port Perry. Looking forward to hearing about the resto. The way life is going for me, I suspect you'll be finished long before me.

Don't be afraid to ask questions. We're here to help, but before you ask, a lot of answers can be found using the "search" tab and alter the time window to "any date"

One more post from you and approved by either KZQ or myself, and you'll be free to post and see immediately on the site. ( Just our way of cutting out the Bots)

Enjoy,
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Re: New member from Waterloo, Ontario

2 days 9 hours ago
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Amazing to find a one-owner bike.  Do you know the reason for it being unused all these years?  How many km does it have on the clock?
Looking forward to seeing some photos, and following your restoration . Best wishes.

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Re: New member from Waterloo, Ontario

20 hours 34 minutes ago - 20 hours 32 minutes ago
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bonyt wrote:
Hi All, 
Recently picked up a Canadian 79 KZ1300, from the original owner no less. Has not run since 1990 and was stored dry since.
The bike is complete, and will do a full restoration. 
Did need to get new keys made as they were long gone. Removed the ignition switch to get the key number.
The engine was frozen when purchased, but quickly got it turning over by pouring a 50/50 mix of acetone/ATF into cylinders, let it sit overnight,
and following day working the rear wheel back and forth on the center stand and in 5th gear. Engine was turning over within 20 minutes.
Already rebuilt the front master and both front calipers.
This will be my winter project, and really looking forward to asking many questions.
Already picked up a hard copy service manual.
Damn, this bike is heavy. 

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Sorry about those attachments. You didn't by chance use the back button to select those pictures, Did you?
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1947 Indian Chief, 1968 BSA Shooting Star, 1970 BSA 650 Lightning, 1974 Kawasaki W3, 1976 KZ900 A4, 1979 KZ750 B4, 1979 KZ750 B4 Trike, 1980 KZ550, 1981 KZ1300, 1982 KZ1100 Spectre, 1985 Kawasaki ZN1300, 1987 Yamaha Trail Way, 2000 Honda Valkyrie Tourer, 1981 GL 1100, 2009 Yamaha RoadLiner S
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Re: New member from Waterloo, Ontario

20 hours 29 minutes ago - 20 hours 26 minutes ago
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Re: New member from Waterloo, Ontario

20 hours 1 minute ago
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Yes, the owner lived in BC for many years, then moved to Australia in in late 80's and he's been there since.
He figured he'd never come back, so he instructed his brother to sell the bike.
I  bought it just outside of Windsor, Ontario where his brother lives.
The bike has just under 38000 kms.
I did add a few pics in my original post, but they didn't show up, not sure what happened.

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