KZ750 chopper

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Re: KZ750 chopper

08 May 2013 20:45
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A 750 shaft drive motor?
I know the large KZ Shafts have been converted to chain, not sure on the 750/4s, but good chance it can be done.
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Re: KZ750 chopper

08 May 2013 22:35
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cool looking bike. I notice you have pods, did you jet? Does it run well with the pods?
82' kz750 ltd.

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Re: KZ750 chopper

09 May 2013 02:24 - 09 May 2013 02:26
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Hi!
The donor is this and the "stick" is clearly visible:


If successful, will have a lot of spares :)

The pods: made from TwinAir and glued to fit over metal cones.
From previous experience, I don't trust the metal ones.
Have slight delay on lower revs.

Jetting is a tricky question:
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Re: KZ750 chopper

28 May 2013 12:15 - 28 May 2013 16:11
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Hello!
I'v been riding a lot, still working with low revs issue :(
The donor I wrote earlier is a KZ750P- first I was about to wreck it but now......
Made also DIY dB killers :P
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Re: KZ750 chopper

03 Sep 2013 16:27
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Hoi!
So it's been a long time since last post.
Got the new donor bike- KZ 750 P1
As the engine condition looks better than the H3 one, I'm about breaking the law: both are KZ 750's and the official papers indicate it too- so the licence plate may travel :evil:
VIN can be re.....
Maybe will make a new topic in "projects"

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Re: KZ750 chopper

14 Dec 2013 14:51
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Hoi!

So the season for this ride is over and the chopper is "stripped" in workshop!
I was wondering, why the engine made some weird noises: like 100 of loose bolts &nuts were inside :angry:
That's why:
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Will change the primary chain to shorter one:
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Got some moisture in crankcase:
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& the oil cooler will be installed....

Greetings
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Re: KZ750 chopper

29 Apr 2014 10:11 - 10 Oct 2014 14:45
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Hoi!

So, I'm on the road again!
Got the oil-cooler, new 14 tooth front sprocket, made etc.
Now made a carb swap from Keihin to Mikuni with some issues
www.kzrider.com/forum/3-carburetor/592454-carb-swap#630806

Made the ride a little bit higher by using rear shock extensions(+ 1") and a softer saddle.
Pictures will follow.

greetings
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Last edit: 10 Oct 2014 14:45 by yeekim.

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Re: KZ750 chopper

10 Oct 2014 14:49
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Hoi!
This year was a crap for me :evil:
Less than a 600 miles and no progress...
Got rid of the low rev issue by turning the screw by 6 turns out :ohmy:
The stage 3 jet kit will follow......
New front and rear fender are in mind, sissy bar etc..

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Re: KZ750 chopper

31 Oct 2014 00:57 - 31 Oct 2014 02:45
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Hi!
As a season Grand Finale, made a "walk of shame" :angry:
The wireing goes insade the handlebar and RH grip was defektive, resulting short circuit and.....
So the wires are outside again with new controls.
The twin headligts were not so good at night and when opportunity presented me with 20€ KZ400 headlight and cowling, this happened:
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Ity will also cover the connecttions .
Let's see

WbR
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Last edit: 31 Oct 2014 02:45 by yeekim.

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Re: KZ750 chopper

25 Feb 2015 09:48
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Hi!

So got the connections covered, new signal lights etc in place and it looks like this:
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Replaced the Chinese pod filters with Ramair socks :
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Used old pods for "base"
In my climate and driving conditions, the "budget" pods mean that the cyl. and piston section will wear down in one season!
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Re: KZ750 chopper

01 Sep 2015 10:07
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Did not like the fayrings :angry:
So made/baught new headlight set:
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Installed newE-approved(very important on right side of the bond) dayligth driving lights-only 8W total but what a difference :woohoo:
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Got rid of the tacho and installed KOSO indicators- a perfect fit
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Baught a jet kit from 6Sigma(?) and it's running like :woohoo:

wbr
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Re: KZ750 chopper

25 Oct 2015 08:54
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Hi!

Managed to sell the bike!
It was hard to find right buyer to projects like this but I hope that the new owner is happy.

I'm not totally bikeless- bought a VN15 se :)
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