1982 GPZ750R1 Project

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1982 GPZ750R1 Project

11 Mar 2026 13:30
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I acquired this project almost a year ago.
I started with a shell, boxes of parts and the motor out of the frame.
I did an inventory of the parts and the bike seemed to be 95% complete. I did some motor work last winter, carbs in the spring and finally in the fall of 2025 I got the bike running.

I now have the bike stripped down to one piece and ready to go for sandblasting.   
2024 Yamaha T7
1977 KH 400
1994 BMW R100R
1965 Mobylette
1982 GPZ750R1 project

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Re: 1982 GPZ750R1 Project

11 Mar 2026 13:40
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2024 Yamaha T7
1977 KH 400
1994 BMW R100R
1965 Mobylette
1982 GPZ750R1 project
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Re: 1982 GPZ750R1 Project

11 Mar 2026 13:42 - 11 Mar 2026 13:47
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Will update pics after frame is done ✅  
2024 Yamaha T7
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1994 BMW R100R
1965 Mobylette
1982 GPZ750R1 project
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Re: 1982 GPZ750R1 Project

11 Mar 2026 14:59
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I've been there more than once. Force yourself to keep going ....

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Re: 1982 GPZ750R1 Project

11 Mar 2026 15:24
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Great advice…..18-24 month project! Lol
2024 Yamaha T7
1977 KH 400
1994 BMW R100R
1965 Mobylette
1982 GPZ750R1 project

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Re: 1982 GPZ750R1 Project

11 Mar 2026 16:34
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Looks good.  FWIW, the pistons are numbered wrong, or are in the wrong holes.  Cylinders are numbered left to right, so #1 is the left-most cylinder when sitting on the bike.
Ed
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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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Re: 1982 GPZ750R1 Project

11 Mar 2026 16:35
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Keep going and posting...I also have a KZ750R1 and eventually it'll look like yours as I slowly work on it.
Michael
Victoria, Texas

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1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A

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Re: 1982 GPZ750R1 Project

11 Mar 2026 16:48 - 11 Mar 2026 16:49
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Gascon wrote:
Great advice…..18-24 month project! Lol
i said that nearly 4 years ago:)
 
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Re: 1982 GPZ750R1 Project

12 Mar 2026 05:36
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Great project. My GPz750 project is languishing...
Whoever painted over that Firecracker Red paint should be flogged with a 630 chain. 
Jim
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1982 GPz750 R1
1974 Kawasaki H1
1976 Kawasaki KZ400
1979 Yamaha XS650 cafe'
2001 KZ1000P (sold)
2001 Yamaha YZ426
1981 Honda XR200 stroked in an '89 CR125 chassis
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Re: 1982 GPZ750R1 Project

12 Mar 2026 06:05
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No doubt…..wonder if the same guy cut the rear fender too!
2024 Yamaha T7
1977 KH 400
1994 BMW R100R
1965 Mobylette
1982 GPZ750R1 project

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Re: 1982 GPZ750R1 Project

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Looking good! 
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2010 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14

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