New KZ750 rider- Hi from Lancaster, PA

Hey all-
I'm new to the KZ forum obviously. I've owned all sorts of motorcycles, but this is only my second carbureted bike (first was a '91 Harley FXR). I picked up a 1983 KZ750F LTD shaft this week and have begun the process of searching for parts... I'm finding that the parts for that specific bike are hard to find. Gas tanks especially! If anyone has any wisdom on that, please let me know.
Also- Is it possible to change from the Keihin carbs to the mikuni carbs on these bikes?
thanks all. I look forward to learning and getting a better understanding of this bike- can't wait to get it on the road.

Welcome, It is probably possible, I have never done it. Not sure if you would be getting into cable issues, I know the Keihins on my 750e1 are a two cable arrangement, I have not seen anything else on the 750's. I believe the mikuni's on my son's 650 were a single cable. I can easily be wrong on this. Is there a reason for swapping? I have never had any issues with my Keihins. Here is something interesting though, on the original sales brochure for my 1980 750e it specifically points at and says the bike has 34mm mikuni's while the bike clearly has Keihins on it. See attached!

All KZ650 models originally came with two throttle cables. One to open the throttle; one to close it. Ed

Thanks ED. I am old and my memory is not what it used to be! :laugh: Heck I'll bet my 750 just has one and I had them confused!

Welcome,

Just picked up my first KZ about 30 miles east of you in Coatesville. I know you have plenty of great roads to cruise on out there. I live in a suburb outside of Philly.

Post up some pics of the bike and what your plans are.



Jordan