Howdy KZ750B

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01 Jul 2009 11:08 #303624 by Johnj

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Hi, my name is John. I live in Kansas City Kansas. I'm mid 50ish and work at the USPS as a mechanic. Currently I own an '87 Concours, a '79 KZ750B, a '79 Yamaha XS750F, and a '74 BMW R90/6. The Yamaha and the Beemer are long term projects, the Connie is my goto bike, and I just brought home the KZ750.

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01 Jul 2009 11:16 #303626 by bill_wilcox100

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Welcome to the KZR nation. Great to have you here (you are in the right place). Like your toys. :cheer:

We'll need pics of your herd and your shop.

Best of success.

Bill

1977 KZ650-B1 (Stock)
Upgrades:
- Dyna S Electronic Ignition (DS2-2)
- Dyna 3 Ohm Coils (DC1-1)
- Coil Repowering Mod
- Progressive Springs Front & Rear
- Saddlemen Seat Cover
- New Metallic Red Re-Paint & Repro Badges.
Montreal, Canada

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01 Jul 2009 11:55 #303630 by Mcdroid

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Hey John...the 750B looks to be in failrly nice shape..nice find...and welcome to KZR

Michael
Victoria, Texas

1982 GPz750
1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A

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what are you rebelling against?

01 Jul 2009 12:36 #303635 by Iron Duke

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Welcome to the world of KZ, nice score on the 750, these kaws are a great ride bike sure you won't be disapointed in your investment. regards Duke

1982 KZ550 LTD C-3
1979 XS1100 F Yamaha

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01 Jul 2009 12:52 #303637 by Johnj

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Yea it looks ok, and that's the thing you got to watch out for. The tires are all dry rotted, which leads to the sprockets and chain, which are wasted. Those rims aren't right either. I think that should be an 18 inch on the rear.

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01 Jul 2009 14:43 #303655 by madmart

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Hi John, welcome to the site. Loads of good stuff on here so keep dropping in. Ive also got a 750b1 & Im looking forward to getting it back on the road. Your rear shocks raise the rear-end nicely, what make are they ??

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09 Jul 2009 10:38 #305654 by Johnj

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The rear shocks are marked 91 ZR550. Bike Bandit shows the same part no. for the 90 - 92 ZR 550 and 750. The springs in the front forks are not the same length. Ordering a set of Progressive from D Kirk. Sprockets and chain still not in.

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16 Jul 2009 03:37 #307321 by Johnj

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All righty then, I've changed out the rear wheel for a spoke unit, new tires, sprockets and chain, Progressive springs and fork oil in the forks. I rode it around the block a couple of times. In the morning I'm going to get some Seafoam in the gas and go for a long ride.

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16 Jul 2009 21:00 #307497 by bill_wilcox100

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Looking good! Keep us in the loop.

Best of success.

Bill

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05 Sep 2009 11:06 #319282 by Johnj

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Well what's cooking. I have kept plugging away on the KZ750B and it's starting to turn into a very nice bike. You can look here to see the progress I've made.

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