Retroactive KZ750E Project Thread

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07 Nov 2017 14:35 #774319 by jayrodoh

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Beautiful rebuild! I did something similar with my XJ650 a few years ago but didn't tear the bottom end of the motor down. I need to go look into that copy cad kit, those parts came out fantastic and I always struggle with hardware replacement. I too am not a pro, just a guy in the garage after the kids go to bed.

1982 KZ750-M1 CSR

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18 Nov 2017 07:49 #774742 by 1slammedkz650

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Very nice restoration,thanks for sharing,learned a few things from this
Cheers !

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08 Dec 2017 01:11 #775733 by Barry2

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An outstanding restoration on your KZ750. I really enjoyed looking at all the photos.

1976 KZ900

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18 Dec 2017 23:40 #776328 by gordone

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You are good !
"Fun" to read through your project

1981 KZ650-D4, with 1981 z750L engine (Wiensco 810 big bore).

Project:
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/607213...sr-1981-z750l-engine

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31 May 2018 20:28 - 31 May 2018 20:29 #784440 by BruceKoukalaka

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I realize this thread is a bit old but I would like to know where you got the lines you used for the brakes, I looked at Jegs and all they show is the AN 3 ends. Thanks for the build Nessism I love the bike. I'm presently doing a chopped KZ750H.

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01 Jun 2018 04:53 #784448 by Nessism

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BruceKoukalaka wrote: I realize this thread is a bit old but I would like to know where you got the lines you used for the brakes, I looked at Jegs and all they show is the AN 3 ends. Thanks for the build Nessism I love the bike. I'm presently doing a chopped KZ750H.

-3 is the correct size for brake lines.

I bought the parts here but there are lots of sources... www.anplumbing.com/hose-ends/speed-seal-steel.html

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Carb O-ring Kits : www.kzrider.com/forum/3-carburetor/61807...-o-ring-kits?start=0

www.kzrider.com/forum/faq-wiki/618026-new-owner-things-to-know

1981 KZ750E2
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/604901...z750e-project-thread

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04 Aug 2018 02:52 #788163 by rapfl

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Amazing work! That's one of my dreams for when I have an actual garage, to really take apart a whole bike and restore every tiny bit. Then ride it for another 100k km!

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1982 KZ750N Spectre

08 Aug 2018 20:32 #788502 by JohnLuke

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Before you blasted your epoxy primer, how did you prepare the surface? Did you used any solvents? I’m getting my frame blasted and wire wheeling and the other parts that are flat. After I was them with soap and water and dry them, is that okay?

Thanks!

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09 Aug 2018 05:27 #788512 by Nessism

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Wax and grease remover just before paint. It's applied full wet with a cloth and then wiped off with a dry towel. Soap and water will invite flash rust.

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09 Aug 2018 11:22 #788526 by JohnLuke

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Oh okay! What brand did you use? Would simple green do the trick?

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09 Aug 2018 13:41 #788532 by JohnLuke

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Would acetone work?

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09 Aug 2018 15:34 #788551 by Nessism

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Google "wax and grease remover" to find products.
This is one... www.amazon.com/Kleanstrip-Prep-All-Greas...GSW362/dp/B008QDSVPE

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