1982Kz750R1

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28 Jun 2021 18:21 - 28 Jun 2021 19:48 #850861 by Mikaw
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I found a rough, basket case for cheep. Almost more in gas to go get it. I have a lot of projects but for the price I don’t think I want to turn it down. Thoughts? I have always wanted a GPZ1100. This might help scratch the itch. Oh yeah I get an extra GPZ frame and (2) 750-4 engines. No extra body parts though.

1976 KZ 900 A4 kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/613548-1976-kz-900-a4
1976 KZ 900 B1 LTD
1978 KZ 1000 B2 LTD
1980 KZ 750 E1
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28 Jun 2021 18:44 #850862 by ghostdive
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I'd pick it up in a heartbeat! 

1982 KZ750 Spectre - 6 speed swap, BS34s, 18" rear wheel

2001 ZX-6R
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28 Jun 2021 20:05 #850868 by Nessism
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I love my 750.  It's so much lighter than the 1000's and it handles tons better too.  There is more than enough power for normal riding.  I sold off my prized GS1000S after finishing my KZ because riding the smaller and lighter bike was hands down more enjoyable (for me.)  
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29 Jun 2021 05:51 #850875 by ThatGPzGuy
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It's rare enough to rationalize a restoration and fun enough to own to justify it.

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1982 GPz750 R1
1974 Kawasaki H1
1976 Kawasaki KZ400
1979 Yamaha XS650 cafe'
2001 KZ1000P
2001 Yamaha YZ426
1981 Honda XR200 stroked in an '89 CR125 chassis
1965 Mustang
1967 Triumph GT6
1976 Bronco
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29 Jun 2021 10:50 #850884 by scubaanders
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Nice score. 
and u can never have to many spare engines 

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Gpz750R1 1982
Gpz750A1 1983
Gpz1100A2 1984
FZ750 1985
Gpz900R -91
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29 Jun 2021 18:49 #850932 by Mikaw
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Thanks all. Working out the details. The seller has a pile of parts. Bad news is the have been stored outside. Engines in trash bags. Is this the 750 R1 tank?

 

1976 KZ 900 A4 kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/613548-1976-kz-900-a4
1976 KZ 900 B1 LTD
1978 KZ 1000 B2 LTD
1980 KZ 750 E1
Kowledge Speaks, But Wisdom Listens.
Jimi Hendrix.

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29 Jun 2021 23:58 #850941 by Ojisan rider
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It looks like the same tank I have, which is 82. But first, open the tank and see inside. This tank is so rare I can't find one, even on evilbay. If I'm not mistaken, Kawasaki had this tank for three years in US. Maybe little longer in EU side. Been looking/searching for over two years. Right now, I'm trying to fix what I have due to this reason. Also, it does have fuel level sender opening at the bottom, which is rather big. If you want the gauge to work, sender is another holy grail. Took me almost three years. Finally found one in working order.

One dead give away, is that tank is huge. It holds 21.7L or 5.7 US Gal.

BTW, What happened to the frame? Look like someone used a cut-off wheel on a grinder.

82' KZ750-R1 cafe racer style. Clip-on, Rear set, Fork-Brace, Mikuni Flat-slide (forgot the size), Kerker.
84' GPz750 (basket case). everything are in pieces.
89' ZX750-H1 (ZX-7 Ninja). Resurrection project are on going with my KZ750. Everything is stock.

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