Just bought a 1985 GPz750, 11,766 miles

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Just bought a 1985 GPz750, 11,766 miles

26 Sep 2025 03:59

Hello, new here and working on my 85 GPz750.
It had been in long term storage by the former owner (RIP).
Looks in very good shape, with usual storage issues needed maintenance.
Big issue is starter clutch slips badly. I'm preparing for replacing it.

Bikes owned:
82 Suzuki GS1100G
87 Honda CBR600F Hurricane
90 Suzuki Katana 7/1100 conversion
85 Kawasaki GPz750

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Re: Just bought a 1985 GPz750, 11,766 miles

26 Sep 2025 04:35

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Welcome to KZR
Nice BIKE !!
Dave

Original owner 78 1000 LTD
Mr Turbo Race Kit, MTC 1075 Turbo pistons by PitStop Performance , Falicon Ultra Lite Super Crank, APE everything. Les Holt @ PDM's Billet Goodies . Frame by Chuck Kurzawa @ Logghe Chassis . Deep sump 5qt oil pan. RIP Bill Hahn

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Re: Just bought a 1985 GPz750, 11,766 miles

26 Sep 2025 04:55

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Welcome from the UK, where in the world are you ?

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Re: Just bought a 1985 GPz750, 11,766 miles

26 Sep 2025 05:50

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Nice.
Welcome aboard.

1982 KZ1000 LTD parts donor
1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough

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Re: Just bought a 1985 GPz750, 11,766 miles

26 Sep 2025 05:55

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Welcome. Nothing wrong with any of the GPz's. Starter clutches are a PITA...

Jim
North GA
2016 Yamaha FJR1300ES
1982 GPz750 R1
1974 Kawasaki H1
1976 Kawasaki KZ400
1979 Yamaha XS650 cafe'
2001 KZ1000P
2001 Yamaha YZ426
1981 Honda XR200 stroked in an '89 CR125 chassis
1965 Mustang
1967 Triumph GT6
1976 Bronco
"If you didn't build it, it's not really yours"

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Re: Just bought a 1985 GPz750, 11,766 miles

26 Sep 2025 06:08

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I'm in Michigan USA, living near Lake Michigan.

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82 Suzuki GS1100G
87 Honda CBR600F Hurricane
90 Suzuki Katana 7/1100 conversion
85 Kawasaki GPz750

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Re: Just bought a 1985 GPz750, 11,766 miles

28 Sep 2025 17:40

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Welcome from Canada.
Nice low mileage GPz!

Rob
CANADA

Need a key for your Kawasaki? PM me

1978 KZ650 C2, 130K kms, Delkevic ex, EI, CVK32, PMC easy clutch, ATK fork brace, steering damper, braced swingarm, ZRX shocks, 18" Z1R front wheel.
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2011 Ninja 250R - Wife's
2005 z750s
1978 KZ1000 project
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Re: Just bought a 1985 GPz750, 11,766 miles

29 Sep 2025 22:31

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I always liked those GPz's.

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