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My GT 750 cafe project
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10 May 2012 11:44 #521225
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My GT 750 cafe project was created by MagicFlea
I bought a Kawasaki gt750 from ebay for 400 pounds and decided to transform it into a cafe racer.
Since then I found that the bike came with not gaskets, broken engine nuts, things bolted upside down, tubes going where they shouldn't, and it still ran.
Here is the project, it's still going.
The problem now is getting the carbs running proper. Any ideas on main jet and pilot jet I should use with the pods and the new pipes?
Since then I found that the bike came with not gaskets, broken engine nuts, things bolted upside down, tubes going where they shouldn't, and it still ran.
Here is the project, it's still going.
The problem now is getting the carbs running proper. Any ideas on main jet and pilot jet I should use with the pods and the new pipes?
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10 May 2012 11:46 - 10 May 2012 12:12 #521226
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some more pics
need to get a smaller license plate!
Does anyone know what disc brakes fit the gt750 or gpz750. I'm looking for something stronger, the ones I have are a bit worn!
need to get a smaller license plate!
Does anyone know what disc brakes fit the gt750 or gpz750. I'm looking for something stronger, the ones I have are a bit worn!
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11 May 2012 00:47 #521421
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1981 GPZ 550 mild custom
Replied by dfinnegan71 on topic My GT 750 cafe project
I did the same thing, sanded my tank while still on the bike. Dust and crap everywhere, Next time I will do it off the bike. I dig the tan seat cover!
1981 GPZ 550 mild custom
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11 May 2012 05:13 #521482
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Yes! I'm still trying to get all of the dust of. I guess I have to take it to a professional cleaner now. I've tried to clean it a few times now, but I'm afraid of getting water into the pods and crankcase and electrics.
looking back now I don't know why I did it on the bike, it was a bad idea.
looking back now I don't know why I did it on the bike, it was a bad idea.
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14 May 2012 19:17 #522359
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I feel your pain. I just wiped off what I could, and rode it around for a while. I still can see some dust in the deep crevases here and there, but it will go away eventually... i hope!
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20 May 2012 15:10 #523565
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Hi! I love your seatcover, where did you buy it, i'd love to have one to my bike.
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25 May 2012 05:16 #524668
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Thanks Br3ak.
I had it done. used the original seat, re-chapped the foam myself, bought the leather, sketched what I had in my mind and found a upholstery place in London to do it. It costed me £90. I don't know where you are based, but if you live in London I can give you the contact.
I had it done. used the original seat, re-chapped the foam myself, bought the leather, sketched what I had in my mind and found a upholstery place in London to do it. It costed me £90. I don't know where you are based, but if you live in London I can give you the contact.
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13 Aug 2012 14:52 #542287
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latest update
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14 Aug 2012 14:43 #542568
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skiatook,oklahoma 1980 z1r,1978 kz 1000 z1r x 3,
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sounds good.
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20 Aug 2012 11:55 #543610
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Thanks leon. I think it sounds good to, but I'm hopping I'll get the money to install a wiseco 810 before the end of the year, hope it will sound even better
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20 Aug 2012 12:33 #543615
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skiatook,oklahoma 1980 z1r,1978 kz 1000 z1r x 3,
1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!
billybiltit.blogspot.com/
www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/325862-triple-tree-custom-work
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that should add some lungs to it :woohoo: !
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i make what i can,and save the rest!
billybiltit.blogspot.com/
www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/325862-triple-tree-custom-work
kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/294594-frame-bracing?limitstart=0
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03 Jul 2013 08:20 #594833
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Looking good. I've also been reworking a GT750. It's good to see threads like this because there's not many pimped out GT's around.
Anyway, I'm interested in the carbie issue you were having. How'd you resolve it?
My engine is stalling at idle, which seems like a carb problem. I'm going to put new air filters on like you did, so I want to kill two birds with one stone in regards to sorting out the carbs.
P.S. I've got pics on my thread: kzrider.com/forum/2-engine/589684-kawasa...750-cafe-racer-build
Anyway, I'm interested in the carbie issue you were having. How'd you resolve it?
My engine is stalling at idle, which seems like a carb problem. I'm going to put new air filters on like you did, so I want to kill two birds with one stone in regards to sorting out the carbs.
P.S. I've got pics on my thread: kzrider.com/forum/2-engine/589684-kawasa...750-cafe-racer-build
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