Newbie Here - Vintage 80' 650 LTD E1

KZ650E1 · 01-13-2005

Hi All,

My first post

I have a 80' 650 LTD E1 I bought new in 1980

I have other rides, but I still have my first love with a whopping 7500 miles on her. I'll post pics a little later.

I'm looking for a replacement, or a source to restore my exhaust pipes. This beauty (Custom panted) needs help in this department

For a FYI, this KAW is all stock excluding the seat. (Gotta have comfort there!)

Seems everywhere I ride, people look at this vintage beauty with amazement

Going for historical plates this year too . . .

AdrianL · 01-14-2005

Hi KZ650E1,

I look forward to seeing the pics. I have a soft spot for mid-size Kwaka's from the 80's.

Is your LTD belt or chain drive? If the former, how's that work out?

Happy riding,

Adrian
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95 GPZ1100
84 GT750 (KZ750P4)

KZ650E1 · 01-14-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by AdrianL

Hi KZ650E1,

I look forward to seeing the pics. I have a soft spot for mid-size Kwaka's from the 80's.

Is your LTD belt or chain drive? If the former, how's that work out?

Happy riding,

Adrian
=========
95 GPZ1100
84 GT750 (KZ750P4)

Thanks Adrian,

It's chain driven. All the original parts too except seat, plugs and oil filter!

I'll post pic's late next week.

kyhick1 · 01-14-2005

KZ650E1,

Welcome to the forum. I too have a soft spot for the older bikes.......Can't wait to see the pics....post one of the both of you !!!!!

Heather

shrek · 01-14-2005

hi kz650e1
welcome to the forum,and greetings from scotland

.................... shrek

*bikeaholic* · 01-14-2005

welcome kz

glad to see the ole girl is still kicking

**2WheelFun** · 01-14-2005

Hi KZ650E1 and welcome!

I have a 1981 Yamaha 650 in stock condition and really enjoy it. Something to love about the older bikes.

Chromequeen · 01-16-2005

KZ650E1,
Please do keep us posted on this bike! Can't wait to see it! I have an 85' 700 LTD and getting her road worthy as we speak. It's my first bike, and she'll be a keeper no matter what others I may accumulate!

OHHHH.... Almost forgot the warm welcome part!

KZ650E1 · 01-17-2005

I'll be posting pics this week . . .

Thank you for the warm welcomes . . . deeply appreciated!

jono · 01-17-2005

Try Skycycle, they may have some pipes for you. They said they did for my 78 KZ650!

http://skycycle.com/

bjones · 01-18-2005

I would love to see her.. I have 2 KZ 650's one (1979) is in pieces for a restore money is always an issue. The other (1978 ) is still intact and I rode her regularly until last when I bought the drifter. But I can't seem to let her go... These where asume bikes in the day....

01-13-2005	#1 (permalink)
KZ650E1 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 3	Newbie Here - Vintage 80' 650 LTD E1 Hi All, My first post I have a 80' 650 LTD E1 I bought new in 1980 I have other rides, but I still have my first love with a whopping 7500 miles on her. I'll post pics a little later. I'm looking for a replacement, or a source to restore my exhaust pipes. This beauty (Custom panted) needs help in this department For a FYI, this KAW is all stock excluding the seat. (Gotta have comfort there!) Seems everywhere I ride, people look at this vintage beauty with amazement Going for historical plates this year too . . .

01-14-2005	#4 (permalink)
kyhick1 Wants better weather! BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Cummings, GA Posts: 837	KZ650E1, Welcome to the forum. I too have a soft spot for the older bikes.......Can't wait to see the pics....post one of the both of you !!!!! Heather __________________ Extremely Blessed and Glad to Be alive!!! 1981 Kz550a 1982 KZ750 Spectre 1984 BMW R80RT 1980 Honda 100 Dirt

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shrek Newbie Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: scotland Posts: 4	hi kz650e1 welcome to the forum,and greetings from scotland .................... shrek __________________ z1 classic fuel injection xj 650 yamaha zx650 kawasaki kx 125 moto x proud to be scottish

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bikeaholic Sick & Twisted Moderator Forum Supporter Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: edenton north carolina Posts: 4,352	re welcome kz glad to see the ole girl is still kicking __________________ 2004 - 1600 classic 1997 - 1200C harley sporty 1985 - 750 Honda Shadow VROC# 20171 Chromaholic #512

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2WheelFun the "fun old" guy Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Albion, Washington "Pacific Northwest" Posts: 30,383	Hi KZ650E1 and welcome! I have a 1981 Yamaha 650 in stock condition and really enjoy it. Something to love about the older bikes. __________________ *KING KAHUNA* *2007 V2K LT* ****PICS** 2007 Brute Force 650i **PICS** I love the smell of SeaFoam in the morning**

01-14-2005	#2 (permalink)
AdrianL Newbie Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sydney Posts: 7	Hi KZ650E1, I look forward to seeing the pics. I have a soft spot for mid-size Kwaka's from the 80's. Is your LTD belt or chain drive? If the former, how's that work out? Happy riding, Adrian ========= 95 GPZ1100 84 GT750 (KZ750P4)

01-16-2005	#8 (permalink)
Chromequeen Banned BTK Expert Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Panhandle, FL Posts: 3,209	KZ650E1, Please do keep us posted on this bike! Can't wait to see it! I have an 85' 700 LTD and getting her road worthy as we speak. It's my first bike, and she'll be a keeper no matter what others I may accumulate! OHHHH.... Almost forgot the warm welcome part!

01-17-2005	#9 (permalink)
KZ650E1 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 3	I'll be posting pics this week . . . Thank you for the warm welcomes . . . deeply appreciated!

01-17-2005	#10 (permalink)
jono Foil Inspector BTK Beginner Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 116	Try Skycycle, they may have some pipes for you. They said they did for my 78 KZ650! http://skycycle.com/ __________________ jono82spectre

01-18-2005	#11 (permalink)
bjones Turtle Wax Taster BTK Intermediate Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Lone Rock Wisconsin Posts: 151	I would love to see her.. I have 2 KZ 650's one (1979) is in pieces for a restore money is always an issue. The other (1978 ) is still intact and I rode her regularly until last when I bought the drifter. But I can't seem to let her go... These where asume bikes in the day.... __________________ 02 Drifter Thunder Air Kit PCM III 78 KZ 650 79 KZ 650

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