first bike - 1976 KZ750

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first bike - 1976 KZ750

16 Oct 2005 17:25
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Hey everyone,

Just bought my first road bike. It's had some mod's in the past, color change, different bars etc...

It has sat for about 4 years, and I bought it having never heard it run. I wanted to know the best way to prep the bike and clean it up. It will be sitting for a couple more months, what do I do in order to get it ready to sit some more?!

My plans (after getting the mechanical done) is getting the paint redone from orange to a flat dark green. Drag/Cafe style bars, and then thats it.

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Re: first bike - 1976 KZ750

16 Oct 2005 18:00
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#1 - Change the oil and filter.

#2 - Check all the fuel system: tank, lines, filters, carbs, and clean as needed.

That's probably all you need to do to get it started, but getting it road-worthy is a bigger task...
(1.) '75/'76 KZ400D - Commuter
(2.) '78 KZ750B3 Twin - Commuter
(3.) '78 KZ750B3 Twin - Commuter
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Re: first bike - 1976 KZ750

16 Oct 2005 18:40
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The carbs will be your bigest issue. Either get ready to spend some time learning to clean them or find some one who knows. Other then that its gravey.

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Re: first bike - 1976 KZ750

16 Oct 2005 18:50
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Great, thanks guys.

I'll be giving the bike some attention next weekend, and I'll see what comes up.

I'll also post a picture here a little later.



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Re: first bike - 1976 KZ750

17 Oct 2005 19:47
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picture time

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Re: first bike - 1976 KZ750

17 Oct 2005 19:49
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Welcome. Nice looking bike.B)
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Re: first bike - 1976 KZ750

18 Oct 2005 08:27
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Welocome to the fun.
The 750 is a nice bike. Great for your first time out. You can make it look fast, but it won't tear up the road anytime soon. Solid engine though.

My 78 B3 has been great to me so far.
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