mikdes
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![[*]](./images/xpsilver/default_icon.gif) posted on 8-11-2003 at 17:34 |
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Zephyr question...
Can anyone tell me if any other Kawasaki models have interchangable parts with Zephyrs? Someone told me the ZR-7 parts can be used. What else can
anyone say about the Zephyrs? I've always liked them and have found a 91 750 with 18k miles. Thanks!
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Smokeydoge
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| posted on 8-11-2003 at 21:27 |
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Unless I'm mistaken, I think they're the same bike with different names...
But nice bikes, either way  !!!!
1976 KZ900 A4
1978 KZ1000 A2A
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 posted on 8-11-2003 at 21:30 |
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i think the zepher is a 750 with some slight trim diff thats all ..
AMSOIL INDEPENDENT DEALER ......79 kz1000st, 75 KZ400D, 73 350 BIGHORN . 81 KDX420..
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| posted on 8-11-2003 at 23:09 |
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Smokey is right, the ZR-7 is the latest incarnation of the Zephyr, which is a KZ based motor. They share a lot of parts. I have a 92 750 and it also
can use some ZX6 parts.
Carbs are crap, especially with choke on. I put some GPZ carbs on mine and there was a big difference.
You'll get tires of the vagueness of the front brakes, they are floating rotors with floating calipers, a bad combination. Cam chain is big time
loud when bike is cold and a manual tensioner is the ticket.
go here and check it out
http://www.onlyinternet.net/pkahlert/zephyr/
82 KZ750R
I want to die quietly in my sleep like my grampa, not screaming like his passengers
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mikdes
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| posted on 9-11-2003 at 10:16 |
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Thanks! Actually found it for sale on Zephyr Zone, so very aware of the site. Also knew of the cam chain, and heard it when I looked at the bike.
Seemed to quiet after it warmed a bit. What do you mean by the carbs being crap? Just not very effective or high-maintenance? Can you explain a bit
more? I'm a bit of a newbie. Thanks!
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reinhold
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| posted on 9-11-2003 at 11:00 |
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Zephers
Heh mikdes,I just checked out that site Zepher Zone,Nice site.
The ZR1100 is absolutely amazing.
I LOVE IT !!!!!!
I don't think that they are available up here in the great white north (CANADA)
The ones in the early 90's anyway!
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| posted on 9-11-2003 at 20:27 |
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One significant difference between Zephyr and ZR-7 is the twin-shock vs. single-shock. I like the shocks on the Zephyr, like the ZRX bikes.
Old-school hot-rod looking piggybacks. Cool. Sometimes fashion beats function with me after all, I guess...
I believe the ignition system is quite different, too, not interchangeable with a KZ or GPz.
I think the Zephyr is a sweet bike that came out at a time when interest in new and hi-tech was at a peak, so the retro didn't play with the
general public at the time. I still like the sportbikes it lost to, but I think it has a lot of character, and I imagine it would make a better
day-to-day ride, as well.
Scott Williams - Penfield NY
'77 KZ650B1 - MAC Pipe, Superbike Bars, KZ750 engine, GPz750 oil cooler, KZ550 6-speed(?), Vintage KONIs, ZX-7 coils, 33mm Mikuni
"slingshots", K&N dual-flange pods, Suzuki switches, GSXR1100 Nissin 4-pot calipers & Katana rotors, braided stainless front brake
lines, chrome headlight bucket - $817.53 and counting, awaiting assembly...
I love this place!
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alienzr
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| posted on 9-11-2003 at 23:09 |
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Perhaps crap was a bit strong. Specifically, they seem to develop leaks prematurely and the thumbchoke seems to go either 80,000rpms or off.
Overall a good bike though. I still have mine and with 49K miles I did a top end and camchain, and she keeps rolling along.
82 KZ750R
I want to die quietly in my sleep like my grampa, not screaming like his passengers
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wiredgeorge
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| posted on 11-11-2003 at 11:48 |
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alienrz... what kind of cam chain is it? Just curious... I had been looking at an early 90s type ZR... one of the bigger ones. The cam chains on newer
bikes look totally different than my old KZ which looks kind of like a bicycle chain. Newer chains have more parts and are skinnier but as I said, the
links are more complex and teeth are far smaller on any rollers and such.
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| posted on 11-11-2003 at 13:25 |
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Perhaps you're referring to the "hy-vo" chain. KZ 650s started out with the "bicycle" type chain (called roller chain) and
when the KZ750 4 came out it had a hy-vo chain, which works more like a metal belt, made from multiple plates sort of alternately stacked. I believe
newer 650s came with the hyvo chain. What's hy-vo stand for: high velocity?
Scott Williams - Penfield NY
'77 KZ650B1 - MAC Pipe, Superbike Bars, KZ750 engine, GPz750 oil cooler, KZ550 6-speed(?), Vintage KONIs, ZX-7 coils, 33mm Mikuni
"slingshots", K&N dual-flange pods, Suzuki switches, GSXR1100 Nissin 4-pot calipers & Katana rotors, braided stainless front brake
lines, chrome headlight bucket - $817.53 and counting, awaiting assembly...
I love this place!
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mikdes
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| posted on 11-11-2003 at 18:26 |
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This one in particular has 18k miles and is in reasonable shape. There are a few minor cosmetic flaws (normal stuff) and it could use a new rear tire
soon. Maintenance has been regular and it runs quite well. Also comes with Cortech saddle bags, a tail bag, and a windshield. I think it can be had
for about $2k. Does this sound like a good deal? Seems reasonable to me. Attached a pic.
[Edited on 12-11-2003 by mikdes]
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| posted on 11-11-2003 at 19:21 |
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IMO, unless the bike is just *amazing*, much more than $2 per cc is getting pretty expensive. That's a nice-looking bike, but for $2K, I'd
definitely want two good tires on it.
cl
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mikdes
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| posted on 11-11-2003 at 20:19 |
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Thinking of offering $1800 & seeing what he says.
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reinhold
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| posted on 12-11-2003 at 06:30 |
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That's a really nice Zepher! What size is it ? I like it alot!
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