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17 Feb 2016 18:33

JENKFITLIFE02 wrote: ... the back brake seemed to be locking up is that normal for the cold or new brakes? Are they too tight?

By Locking up do you mean that after you apply it it's slow to release or that it's just easy to skid the rear tire?
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17 Feb 2016 22:17

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My '83 1100 has too much rear brakes I think, in a hard emergency stop I had a couple of weeks ago, car pulled out in front of me, the rear locked up quickly, and I was using all the front I had. The 750 might be similar.

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18 Feb 2016 06:04

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Thanks everyone!!!! I have all the side covers and plastics he just took them off for the winter for some reason. Ill be putting them back on this weekend. The Seat lock is broken but Im not to worried about that. I dont keep anything of value in the seat so if someone wants to go lift it up go ahead lol. The rear brake locks up when I put any pressure on it at all, and the pedal is very hard and tight. I have a good bike guy Im going to take it to saturday morning he said should be a quick adjustment so well see. I love the bike so far!

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18 Feb 2016 06:16

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Welcome aboard.
The brake problem may be the result of a grungy, rusty brake lever pivot. A good clean and lube may fix it.

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18 Feb 2016 07:48

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Hi Jen, looks like you've been slowly progressing in engine displacement. Keep at it, you will soon be in the 1000's.

These bikes are pretty reliable and easy to work on. Just get a good manual, and read the forums; they are full of good info.
Take care! ED

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20 Feb 2016 09:49

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let us know what needed adjustment, cleaning whatever,

JENKFITLIFE02 wrote: Thanks everyone!!!! I have all the side covers and plastics he just took them off for the winter for some reason. Ill be putting them back on this weekend. The Seat lock is broken but Im not to worried about that. I dont keep anything of value in the seat so if someone wants to go lift it up go ahead lol. The rear brake locks up when I put any pressure on it at all, and the pedal is very hard and tight. I have a good bike guy Im going to take it to saturday morning he said should be a quick adjustment so well see. I love the bike so far!

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23 Feb 2016 18:30

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Hi am new on here, I just bought a 1982 kz 750 bobber and I want to make the exhaust louder a deeper rumble to be exact do you have any ideas?

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23 Feb 2016 19:02

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rascal wrote: Hi am new on here, I just bought a 1982 kz 750 bobber and I want to make the exhaust louder a deeper rumble to be exact do you have any ideas?

Yes, start your own thread instead of hijacking someone else's.

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23 Feb 2016 19:54 - 23 Feb 2016 19:56

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The Engine sub-forum in the Technical forum is a good place for your question like TexasKZ said

rascal wrote: Hi am new on here, I just bought a 1982 kz 750 bobber and I want to make the exhaust louder a deeper rumble to be exact do you have any ideas?

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03 Mar 2016 10:03

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Cherry Bomb mufflers

I ran a 1/2" bolt through the mufflers to attach AND to create some restriction.

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03 Mar 2016 11:02

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djturnz wrote: Cherry Bomb mufflers

I ran a 1/2" bolt through the mufflers to attach AND to create some restriction.

Sure wish I could hear what they sound like!!!!

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