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First off, I purchased the bike for $100. Has 22k miles, does not run. I didn't check compression or see if it turned over when I bought it. For $100, I wasn't overly concerned. So from what I gather, it is an L model. The exhaust pipes say KZ750R.
It is in rough shape, missing front fended, air box, carb boots, battery, needs a lot of work.
Someone left the carburetors uncovered unfortunately. I removed the spark plugs, blew out with a compressor and soaked the cylinders in oil before turning the motor over by hand. It hit what felt like a slight snag, but after that it turned very easily.
The day I checked to see if it would turn, I put a battery in. Lights came on, but would not turn over from the start button. I checked the main fuse, and when I turned the key again, nothing happened. Not sure if I did something or not, but the battery could have been dead.
My plans for this is to restore it. No bobbing, chopping or cafeing
I would like for anyone to post some pictures of their seat. I am wanting to reupholster the seat, but not quite sure what pattern I want to do yet.
1994 Kawasaki KZ1000 Police
1980 Kawasaki KZ750 LTD
1981 Yamaha XJ650H Maxim
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Current project 76 KZ900 (This was a Vetter model)
76 KZ900
81 XJ550H SECA (Current Project)
82 XJ550R SECA
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86 FJ1200
74 Z1900
72 CB450
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1981 Yamaha XJ650H Maxim
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1981 Yamaha XJ650H Maxim
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ravenz07 wrote: No, I didn't attempt it. I may find out more tomorrow or the day after. Im not sure how to go about jumping from a solenoid though
Sorry, let me clarify what I meant. The portable car jumper or a charger is hooked up to the battery in the normal way. I did not mean that you would use the jumper at the solenoid. The jumper is solely to assist your weak battery. That way the battery is not a factor on how the bike runs once it is started. To start using the starter, turn on ignition and make sure the kill switch is in the run position (I'm pointing out the obvious but more as a check list). The use an appropriate size screw driver to make contact between the two large posts on the solenoid and it should crank. See the diagram below:
Current project 76 KZ900 (This was a Vetter model)
76 KZ900
81 XJ550H SECA (Current Project)
82 XJ550R SECA
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74 Z1900
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I have realized that since this bike is in such rough shape, it is that much more necessary to restore. I mean, what is the point in taking a clean bike to restore? Well there is a point, but where is the challenge?
Martin, I have that same picture as my desktop background. That is pretty much my plan of how I would like mine to look.
1994 Kawasaki KZ1000 Police
1980 Kawasaki KZ750 LTD
1981 Yamaha XJ650H Maxim
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Have fun with the build, I look forward to seeing how it comes out.
Michael
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Ill give it ago. I have no doubt that there is corrosion. It is been sitting for awhile from what I gather
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1981 Yamaha XJ650H Maxim
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ravenz07 wrote: I do a bit of upholstery, so I have foam and materials. I am more just wanting to see what other people have done with their seat that looks good so I know what I want to do to mine when I redo it.
Ill give it ago. I have no doubt that there is corrosion. It is been sitting for awhile from what I gather
If you are so inclined, replacement reproduction seat covers are still available...makes the refurb a snap.
Michael
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1982 GPz750
1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A
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- I wish I had a tad more patience to do it better!
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Southern Maryland, USA
1980 KZ250 LTD (traded, but still missed)
1982 KZ750 E3 (Cafe Project) (Dyna-S, Dyna Coils, V&H 4-1, K&N Pods, 6 Sigma Jet Kit, Acewell Computer, Woodcraft Clip-ons, Custom Rewire)
1966 A1 Samurai (Restoration Project)
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KZ1000 P (For a "touring" bike)
Z1 (need I...
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1981 Yamaha XJ650H Maxim
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