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Hey everyone! My name is Ryan aka Polarbeezy aka Polar. I'm from "upstate" New York and I just recently purchased an '80 Kawasaki KZ750. I found the add on craigslist and I thought what a great first bike and first project this will be. I hope to meet more of you as I will be posting in the project section of the forums here in the days to come.

Welcome. Give the bike a good clean up. I usually soak them in WD40 and use 0000 steel wool and try and touch every area on the bike. That way you can see the rubber parts the have cracked and the wiring that might need some care.
The electrical connectors will need a good cleaning also.
Use the search feature and you will find hints on getting the first projects up and running.

Hide your credit card. Roy

Hello, Ryan, and WELCOME to KZr!

If not already aware, the luggage carrier appears to be a solid aluminum "Rack Factory" rack, which is one of the lightest and strongest racks ever built. They came with the low cushion backrest (as pictured) and a high cushion version was also offered. The rack rails were covered in either walnut strips or hard rubber strips.

IMO, the rack is a rare and relatively valuable item.

In earlier touring days during the gasoline shortage, it easily carried a 5.3 gallon jerry can and a one gallon can, all full of gasoline.

If later deciding to sell the rack, please post the dimensions between holes and width at the open end, as it might also fit other Kawasaki models.

Good Fortune!

roy-b-boy-b wrote: Welcome. Give the bike a good clean up. I usually soak them in WD40 and use 0000 steel wool and try and touch every area on the bike. That way you can see the rubber parts the have cracked and the wiring that might need some care.
The electrical connectors will need a good cleaning also.
Use the search feature and you will find hints on getting the first projects up and running.

Hide your credit card. Roy

Thanks Roy, so what you're saying is spray the entire bike section by section with WD40 and scrub it with the 0000 steel wool? I just want to make sure I'm not mistaken by what you're saying. Thanks!