howdy, new since the forum changed?
Tue Apr 29, 2008 7:46 pm
Hey all, used to be registered here but havent visited, and after returning to the new forum, i found i cant log in.
used to be kwaka_chris or something, rode a GPX250.
been through alot of bikes lately and finally returned to the green team.
bought a nice complete and running '82 GPz750.
engine goes GREAT! nice custom exhaust, 4-1 standard, but shorty muffler exiting sideways before rear wheel.
needs a bit of TLC in the looks and body department but should be getting there soon.
currently needs forkseals, tyres and brakepads. forkseals i have, the rest will come eventually, trying to get registered in about 2 months.
ill start a project thread later.
stats:
kawi 750 air/oil cooled (hey it runs well still)
62 000km, no smoke, pulls hard, revs even.
full book, swingarm bearing, fork seals and few bits and bobs included.
new battery, plugs, chain etc.
paid $1600 (probably overpaid. but it really is a lovely bike apart from some cosmetic stuff)
used to be kwaka_chris or something, rode a GPX250.
been through alot of bikes lately and finally returned to the green team.
bought a nice complete and running '82 GPz750.
engine goes GREAT! nice custom exhaust, 4-1 standard, but shorty muffler exiting sideways before rear wheel.
needs a bit of TLC in the looks and body department but should be getting there soon.
currently needs forkseals, tyres and brakepads. forkseals i have, the rest will come eventually, trying to get registered in about 2 months.
ill start a project thread later.
stats:
kawi 750 air/oil cooled (hey it runs well still)
62 000km, no smoke, pulls hard, revs even.
full book, swingarm bearing, fork seals and few bits and bobs included.
new battery, plugs, chain etc.
paid $1600 (probably overpaid. but it really is a lovely bike apart from some cosmetic stuff)
Re: howdy, new since the forum changed?
Tue Apr 29, 2008 7:51 pm
Welcome back chrisw 
Re: howdy, new since the forum changed?
Tue Apr 29, 2008 7:51 pm
welcome back and stay for a while this time
Re: howdy, new since the forum changed?
Tue Apr 29, 2008 7:55 pm
welcome back... post some pic's on the project thread as you go and teach us newbie's some things!
Re: howdy, new since the forum changed?
Tue Apr 29, 2008 8:00 pm
G'day & welcome to BrendanWorld 
Re: howdy, new since the forum changed?
Tue Apr 29, 2008 8:08 pm
ROFL....
i can post some limited pics up now, ill be picking her up tomorrow hopefully. yes yes yes, and i will always hear it, its probably not worth the 1600 i payed for it, but its one of those bikes i just love... ill keept for a long time even though i probably cant afford it, and will be rebuilt when she finally goes pop.
why spend 4000 on a newer bike when i can fix up and half rebuild a classic!
just a quickie as well, will be resprayed soon, just a temp thing. and WHEN cash does appear (car rego is due soon too) she will be given a healthy dose of some cafe treatment, or streetfighter (id love some simple touches like new indicators, bellypan and yeah...
images.
i can post some limited pics up now, ill be picking her up tomorrow hopefully. yes yes yes, and i will always hear it, its probably not worth the 1600 i payed for it, but its one of those bikes i just love... ill keept for a long time even though i probably cant afford it, and will be rebuilt when she finally goes pop.
why spend 4000 on a newer bike when i can fix up and half rebuild a classic!
just a quickie as well, will be resprayed soon, just a temp thing. and WHEN cash does appear (car rego is due soon too) she will be given a healthy dose of some cafe treatment, or streetfighter (id love some simple touches like new indicators, bellypan and yeah...
images.
Re: howdy, new since the forum changed?
Tue Apr 29, 2008 8:09 pm
Welcome Chris...
Have a good'n
Have a good'n
Re: howdy, new since the forum changed?
Tue Apr 29, 2008 8:12 pm
Welcome back chris , hope you stay for good. 
great pics of a classic
great pics of a classic
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Re: howdy, new since the forum changed?
Tue Apr 29, 2008 8:14 pm
chrisw wrote:ROFL....
i can post some limited pics up now, ill be picking her up tomorrow hopefully. yes yes yes, and i will always hear it, its probably not worth the 1600 i payed for it, but its one of those bikes i just love... ill keept for a long time even though i probably cant afford it, and will be rebuilt when she finally goes pop.
why spend 4000 on a newer bike when i can fix up and half rebuild a classic!
just a quickie as well, will be resprayed soon, just a temp thing. and WHEN cash does appear (car rego is due soon too) she will be given a healthy dose of some cafe treatment, or streetfighter (id love some simple touches like new indicators, bellypan and yeah...
images.
Noice !!! look forward to the mods !
Re: howdy, new since the forum changed?
Tue Apr 29, 2008 8:41 pm
hey mate.. welcome...
weve probably all bought a bike we paid too much for in our lives... but this one has the right badge on the tank at least!!
get rid of the headlight and shroud.. put a nice fighter light on it (i hate single round ones)... bar end mirrors... thats a good start!!
weve probably all bought a bike we paid too much for in our lives... but this one has the right badge on the tank at least!!
get rid of the headlight and shroud.. put a nice fighter light on it (i hate single round ones)... bar end mirrors... thats a good start!!
Re: howdy, new since the forum changed?
Tue Apr 29, 2008 8:54 pm
gidday
and welcome back to here
cheers
Smitty
and welcome back to here
cheers
Smitty
Re: howdy, new since the forum changed?
Tue Apr 29, 2008 10:46 pm
Welcome .. great little project there... good to see your looking after the concrete Good stuff!
Cheers Poss