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hello new member here

11 Nov 2011 00:42

Hello my husband Dave was just given a 1978 KZ 750, that used to belong to his dad, his dad once owned a Kawasaki dealership here in Australia. His father sold it to a man in the 80's and he is now finished with it and gave it to us!!! WOW

Needs a good bath it's covered in the Red dirt that is native to the area where its been living.
Will post more pics as he cleans it up, and hopefully can get it running, so we can go cruising once again.

Any members in Australia???

Heather (&Dave)

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11 Nov 2011 01:15

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Welcom, there are a few members from down under here on KZrider. Lots of great help here too. Don't be afraid to ask lots of questions.

Kenny Hicks
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75 Honda CB360 (runs and rides good but not a show bike)
77 KZ650B1 (Runs Great, but needs painted and a little work.)

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11 Nov 2011 01:31

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Welcome Heather(and Dave), looks like lots of miles (kilometers) left in it. Search archives for 750 twin starter clutch for info on the 750 twins weak link.
Good Luck,
Jim

80 KZ750 H1 - the Kaw calf
79 KZ750 Twin - Miss Nov 2008 KZR calander
79 KZ750 Twin parts bike
78 KZ650 C2 Parts Bike
75 KZ400 Wife's old bike sold
81 KZ440 A2 LTD Wife's new bike
84 Honda 450 Rebel Wife's newest bike
Jim
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11 Nov 2011 04:03 - 11 Nov 2011 04:10

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Hi Heather,

My 750 is a 79. It's the best restoration I've ever pulled off, (with a lot for help from these folks, mostly KingFish and Clutch ). I've done the starter clutch, pretty easy on the twin, dual front disks, Mac exhaust with carb rejet.

Ask away, we're here cause we're about it!

Bill

I'll get around to fitting the spoked rim to the front sooner or later.

HeatherR wrote: Hello my husband Dave was just given a 1978 KZ 750, that used to belong to his dad, his dad once owned a Kawasaki dealership here in Australia. His father sold it to a man in the 80's and he is now finished with it and gave it to us!!! WOW

Needs a good bath it's covered in the Red dirt that is native to the area where its been living.
Will post more pics as he cleans it up, and hopefully can get it running, so we can go cruising once again.

Any members in Australia???

Heather (&Dave)

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1968 BSA 441 Shooting Star, 1970 BSA 650 Lightning, 1974 W3, 1976 KZ900, 1979 KZ750 Twin, 1979 KZ750 Twin Trike, 1981 KZ1300, 1982 KZ1100 Spectre, 2000 Valkyrie, 2009 Yamaha Roadliner S. 1983 GL 1100
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11 Nov 2011 09:16

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Hi i'm in Newcastle and got an 81 750 i'm rebuilding. just started using this sight myself so i'm new as well.
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12 Nov 2011 00:05

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Had it's first bath yesterday looks so much better already!
Now he has taken front wheel off to clean properly and the mud guard and front light.....will post more pics soon
Thanks for all the replies we love looking at everyone's pics!!!!
H & D

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