KZR's Bikes of the Month for 2024

Another KZ750!!

More
28 Jul 2008 17:51 - 28 Jul 2008 18:05 #228789 by Sims426
Another KZ750!! was created by Sims426
I just picked up this ride from a friend, he was looking to buy a sportbike so I scored it for 1200 bucks! The only thing that I really need to do is have the rear wheel trued. The bike runs and rides awesome and is surprisingly peppy for a twin cylinder. The only changes i'm planning are making new stronger 1" lower stuts for the rear, a few painted parts, and some black header wrap. Maybe a custom seat this winter, but we will see. Enough talk, PICS!!!

i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee301/sims426/DSCF9365.jpg
i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee301/sims426/DSCF9364.jpg
i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee301/sims426/DSCF9363.jpg
Last edit: 28 Jul 2008 18:05 by Sims426.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
28 Jul 2008 19:01 - 28 Jul 2008 19:04 #228804 by steell
Replied by steell on topic Another KZ750!!
1976 or 1977 motor, and what looks like a 1980 tank, and the master cylinder is off a later model as well (I think 80 or later).

Struts on it means you are much younger than me :D


Here are some pics of other 750 twins if you are interested.

KD9JUR
Last edit: 28 Jul 2008 19:04 by steell.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
28 Jul 2008 20:56 #228818 by The Milkman
Replied by The Milkman on topic Another KZ750!!
Nice looking ride. My arse hurts just thinking about riding around with those struts though,,,:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: .
One thing I would do though is put a fork brace on the front where the fender is missing, it may get a little squirrely on you on a washboard road. More pain for my arse,, :laugh: :laugh:

78 650-C2, Stock engine, Jardine 4-2 Exh., 17-38 sprockets, dyna ignition and coils, coil wiring mod, carb mod.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
30 Jul 2008 09:01 #229135 by Sims426
Replied by Sims426 on topic Another KZ750!!
Thanks for the commetns guys. Yes i'm young, 22 to be exact. Can anyone tell me if this is the correct seat on this bike?

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
30 Jul 2008 09:58 #229147 by steell
Replied by steell on topic Another KZ750!!
Yep, that's the correct seat, but if you plan to modify it I'll trade you one that needs recovered for that one :)

Heck, I'm such nice guy I'll even pay shipping for both :D

KD9JUR

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
30 Jul 2008 12:48 #229182 by Sims426
Replied by Sims426 on topic Another KZ750!!
I do plan on modifying the seat to better flow with the body lines, along the lines of a corbin seat. do you have any pics of your seat?

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
31 Jul 2008 15:15 - 31 Jul 2008 15:22 #229423 by steell
Replied by steell on topic Another KZ750!!
Which seat do you want a pic of? :)

I have two or three 750 twin seats that need recovered, plus the one on my 79 750 twin that's starting to split along the seams.

Here's a pic of one of them, the others are stock seats and all have a stock seat pan.


KD9JUR
Last edit: 31 Jul 2008 15:22 by steell.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • Shoe48
  • Offline
  • User
  • Live each day as it is your last
More
31 Jul 2008 19:00 #229468 by Shoe48
Replied by Shoe48 on topic Another KZ750!!
Wow Steel I see Garage Floor .. What do you think the rear wheel is off of .. 1000 CSR ?

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
31 Jul 2008 20:18 #229481 by steell
Replied by steell on topic Another KZ750!!
Shoe48 wrote:

Wow Steel I see Garage Floor .. What do you think the rear wheel is off of .. 1000 CSR ?


That pic is about two years old, you ought to see the place now, totally different! :D

Those wheels were actually KZ650 wheels, and they were on there when I bought the bike. I'm parting out that bike because the Title is messed up. I forgot who got those wheels, but it was someone else here (I don't sell 750 twin parts to anyone but KZR members).

KD9JUR

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
07 Aug 2008 08:58 #230646 by Sims426
Replied by Sims426 on topic Another KZ750!!
I forgot to mention the mods on this bike. Kz650 swingarm, KZ1000 rear wheel with a 140 tire, 2-1 exhaust, custom clip-ons, lowered 2" in rear, 1" in front. I'll think abouth the seat swap a little and get back with you.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • Biquetoast
  • Offline
  • User
  • King Jeremy The Wicked
More
10 Aug 2008 17:36 - 10 Aug 2008 17:40 #231228 by Biquetoast
Replied by Biquetoast on topic Another KZ750!!
Sims426 wrote:

....and some black header wrap....


Cool bike! I could not commute to work every day on struts, that's fer sure!

Yeah, I did the fiber wrap on one of my bikes, and soon to be at least one more... I love the looks of it...


(1.) '75/'76 KZ400D - Commuter
(2.) '78 KZ750B3 Twin - Commuter
(3.) '78 KZ750B3 Twin - Commuter
(4.) '75 KZ400D - Sold
kz750twins.com
Last edit: 10 Aug 2008 17:40 by Biquetoast.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
11 Aug 2008 06:05 #231329 by galaxian
Replied by galaxian on topic Another KZ750!!
That is the first 750 twin i have ever seen in drag.
Usually they end up in Tracker or Cafe clothes.
I like the as is look my self dont change a thing.

1977 KZ1000A1, 1979 KZ650 C3

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Powered by Kunena Forum

If you like KZR Please consider making a donation. Thank you.

KZRider is free, but not without cost.

Please consider chipping in a few bucks to help cover the cost of running the KZR servers.