I bought an 81 kz750 e2 with 45,000 miles on it. I haven't completely decided what direction I want to take with it (complete strip down, or just get it running and riding again). I'm pretty sure that it is far from original as far as cosmetics and there is some highway pegs that definitely aren't original. One side is clamped to the frame and the other is welded. I only paid $360 for it with title so I don't have a whole lot invested in it yet. The first thing I want to do is verify what the bike is supposed to look like. I think depending on money and availability I might reuse the non original tank and seat and things and as I find and buy the original parts I will swap them over.
Frame number is JKAKZDE19BA025722
Engine number is KZ750EE053450
My bike, side covers and fender match, it's hard to see in the dark picture
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I think I've found an original picture of the model, if someone could confirm please
ridermagazine.com/2012/07/06/retrospecti...i-kz750-e-1980-1982/