Which kz750 is most similar to a kz700A?

I'm not sure which to order parts to (KZ750L4?) when looking at sites that does not list the 700. The KZ700 is an 84 like the KZ750L4, right? So is this the bike to order parts to?

I do NOT recommend that approach! It involves way too much guesswork and risk compared to using the part numbers intended for your specific model.

Order parts specifically for your KZ700-A1. Parts from other models may or may not work, but why take the risk? If you look up the KZ700-A1 part number for the part you need and order that specific part number the part should fit regardless of whether it was used on other models or not.

Use Kawasaki.com to look up the part numbers. That site has the parts diagrams for the 1984 KZ700-A1. Here's how you use the site. If you have any problems be sure to ask.

Go to Kawasaki.com. On left side put cursor over "Owner Information" then on drop down menu click on "Parts Diagrams." The click "Continue" next to "Motorcycles" and click on model/year/etc. on drop down. Once you get the list of parts for your bike you can click on the category of parts - such as "Air Cleaner" and you will see a diagram of all the parts for that category. Then when you click on an actual part number on the list under the diagram it will say if the Item Status is "Active." If it is "Active" Kawasaki still sells the part through dealers. Also, at that little page you can click on the yellow highlighted question mark for a cross reference of which bikes share that part or click on the red highlighted S to see earlier part numbers for the same part.
If you want to change bike models you can enter the new model at the top. You also can put in a part number up top and switch the word "MODEL" to "PART NUMBER" using the little drop down in that box. If you do that it will show all the models that part is used on.

Ed

But isn't the 700 exactly the same as one of the 750's, except the cylinder and jet sizes?

I have looked around on the Kawasaki site but for non original parts many sites does not list the 700. I was looking for new rear shocks for example and the sites didn't list the 700.

I tried to help.

I gave you all the info you need.

Please, read my previous post. I went back and highlighted in RED how to see which other models use the same part number as your bike, but you must FIRST look up the part number that is needed for YOUR bike so you can see which other models share than part.

Pardon me for sounding frustrated, but when folks go through the trouble to reply to questions it seems the person asking the question could at least read the reply all the way through.
Ed

Ed, I think you are misunderstanding my question. If I'm looking for a Kawasaki part I would of course look at Kawasaki.com and find the part number, as your great guide shows perfectly how to do (thanks!), but looking at non-kawasaki parts, there are no Kawasaki part number and often no KZ700-A1 listed. Hagon springs for example have no KZ700 listed. I know you meant that I should then look up which bike use the same springs as mine, but I was told somewhere in this forum that the two bikes (KZ700-A1 and KZ750-L...4?) are 100 % identical except two parts only (Cylinders and jets). If that was indeed correct information I would never need to look it up on Kawasaki.com - hence the question which bike was similar.

Ed is saying that you can reference the stock part number against whichever models the stock part was used on(usually many). If the stock part fits, the aftermarket version will too.

Yes. I understand but that wasn't what I meant to ask. If the KZ700-A1 and the KZ-750L4 are identical, there is no need to reference it. If they are not identical -beside cylinder and jet- I was given wrong information and I will of course look at the diagram from Kawasaki. I was given wrong information it seems and will look at Kawasaki.com.

Theforumtroll? What aftermarkets parts are you looking for?

A few different things, among others some rear shocks and front springs as mine bottomed out the other day when riding with a passenger. I think I'm in contact with a dealer now that can deliver them to my needs though. It was more part laziness and part curiosity since many websites only list KZ750 L1,2,3 and a KZ750L4, but no 700.

You can use the 82 GPZ750 as a reference.

Troll, as far as the forks go, you should change the fork oil with fresh fork oil & see if that takes care of the problem, a lot cheaper than replacing the springs, your bike looks to be in great shape, but I'll bet the P.O. never changed it, & it should be changed every 2-3 years, & as far as the rear shocks, did you adjust them to be stiffer when you have a passenger, you may not need to change them either !!
Pete

pete greek1 wrote: Troll, as far as the forks go, you should change the fork oil with fresh fork oil & see if that takes care of the problem, a lot cheaper than replacing the springs, your bike looks to be in great shape, but I'll bet the P.O. never changed it, & it should be changed every 2-3 years, & as far as the rear shocks, did you adjust them to be stiffer when you have a passenger, you may not need to change them either !!
Pete

Absolutely right!!! You can put in new springs if you have money burning a hole in your pocket, but to do so without FIRST flushing the old fork oil and refilling to the CORRECT level with fresh fork oil of the correct weight is IMHO a big mistake. Clean fork oil of the correct weight and filled to the correct level is absolutely essential for the forks to operate properly. You may be pleasantly surprised at how well the forks work when properly maintained. Your best bet is to assume the previous owner did zero maintenance on anything, especially when it comes to forks. Some folks act like fork oil never needs to be changed, but it really does. Don't be too surprised if the stuff comes out looking like black mud.

The rear shocks may need to be adjusted or they may be worn out. I would try adjusting them first. If you find they still do not perform well there are a number of companies that make excellent replacements. Ed