1976 kz1000

mfnorby · Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2010 11:29 am Post subject: 1976 kz1000

Thanks for the heads up

MR.CHocko · Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2010 4:33 pm Post subject:

Trust him, he knows what went on in the dealerships back in the 70's. Personally, never take possesion of a bike unless you have the title or ownership papers.

hugojose · Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2010 5:03 pm Post subject:

And if the bike only has 9000 mi on it and has been garaged, you probably don't have much to 'rebuild', only freshening up and a good maintenance once over.

ol55 · Commuter Joined: Feb 09, 2009 Posts: 391 Location: VA

It is good you did not pay first. Hopefully, she will find the title, the Bi-Centennial paperwork, and the BS Bikegeezer is referring to will be her Bachelor of Science degree. (Steve, Mount Fuji erupted in the 1700's -nothing noteworthy in Japan in 1776).

If not:

Can you check with motor vehicles and see if it is in her name? They most likely will not tell you whose it is but they might say "yes" if you give them a last name. If you can do a duplicate title, I suggest doing as much of the paperwork transfer as possible. Pay the fees also if it is worth it to you.

Do you know anyone who can see if there is a motor vehicle record or title using the VIN #?

Does Minnesota have a form for looking up a vehicle history?

This may not be the case but I know someone who has picked up several bargains from wives who wanted to get rid of the ex's stuff. He gets the title, she gets the shaft (or chain ) drive!

Larry

dorT500 · Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2010 7:43 pm Post subject:

Sounds like she just needed a place to store it for awhile. Confused

mfnorby · Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 11:55 am Post subject: kz 1000

finally got the title for the bike. it is a 77 kz 1000 ltd, and she didn't find anything to do with the bicentennial thats ok. it looks just like stu's- bikegeezers motorcycle with a windjammer on it, not as clean yet and i think the farring will go. well now it's time to get to work bye

challenger · Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 12:11 pm Post subject:

This was my 1978 KZ1000A that I tricked out with mag wheels and an LTD seat. Which Windjammer does it have on it? A 1982 CB900C is my recent purchase replacement. Got pics??

mixer · Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 2:27 pm Post subject:

im impressed! an "ill get ya the title when i find it after i move" story that actually has a happy ending! congrats and enjoy!

mfnorby · Posted: Sat Jan 29, 2011 3:26 pm Post subject: kz 1000

it's a black windjammer 4

mfnorby · Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2011 10:25 am Post subject:

the P O took care of getting the title straightened out and it is in my name now. It's totally disassembled and shelved the eng is on my bench and I am starting to restore it to original, looks like I can order everything I need online. Any tips from those of you who have been there, thanks. I am going to loose the windjammer, luggage rack and the backrest. bye

Russell · Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2011 4:00 pm Post subject:

Nice bike.If it really is as close to new mechanically as 9,000 miles would suggest you may find you want to ride it, and ride it some more. Don't throw away/sell the rack and fairing. They are a damn good thing to have on such a bike when it is actually being used out on the open road.

Bikegeezer · Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2011 2:38 pm Post subject: