1980 KZ750 from Canada!

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1980 KZ750 from Canada!

11 Sep 2011 20:59
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Hi Everyone,

I'm very excited at the prospect of getting a KZ750. I haven't ridden for a few years and my previous bike was a 2005 SV650S so I expect this to be quite a different experience!

I believe this one to be a 1980 KZ750-H1 but I am not sure as the owner hasn't given me the serial number yet.
With 18000 miles, a new battery and saddlebags it seems like a good deal to me for 800$. Owner tells me it's running perfectly with good tires.
Seems a little too good to be true, what do you think?

Can't wait to try it out tomorrow, and hopefully buy it!


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Re: 1980 KZ750 from Canada!

11 Sep 2011 21:10
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From the side cover with KZ750, it might actually be a 1980 KZ750-E1?
www.cyclechaos.com/wiki/Kawasaki_KZ750E

Apparently the same thing but with pullback handlebars and normally different seats, but this one looks to have the H1's...

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Re: 1980 KZ750 from Canada!

11 Sep 2011 22:19 - 11 Sep 2011 23:10
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Looks pretty good. Could well be an E1. Original front turn signals, exhaust, seat, mirrors. If it runs then I would think $800 is a steal.

Mine is below. The seat has been re covered, the exhaust is a mac 4->1 and someday I will look for a 4->2 like yours. The chain guard is from lord knows what. The turn signals are from 2 different sports bikes. It has been repainted, The original front fender was black painted aluminum but I replaced it with a chrome one (bling). I'm not to fussy and have gotten lot of parts at a salvage yard :) The odometer is just a few 100 short of 70,000 km and I hope to make 100,000 plus without any bother.
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Re: 1980 KZ750 from Canada!

11 Sep 2011 22:45
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I feel 800$ for it is a steal as well. I really hope it runs well and I get it! I'll keep you guys posted :)

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