Engine VIN question

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Engine VIN question

13 May 2008 18:04
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Ok. I bought a 1980 KZ750-G LTD. Went to working on the carburetors today and noticed something that looked like a VIN stamped into the right side of the engine. This is the number:

KZ750BE052232

The frame VIN is as follows:

KZ750G-006110

Did somebody put an engine from an older twin on my bike? If so, I'm actually kind of happy - much easier to get parts for a '76-'79 twin! Thanks for your input.
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Re: Engine VIN question

13 May 2008 19:45
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The motors are identical anyway, there are some differences (depending on year models) between the charging systems, carbs, and the 82-83 models had the air ports cast in the head for emissions.

All the 750 twin motors start off with KZ750BE, even the 82 motor in my 79 :)
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Re: Engine VIN question

14 May 2008 11:57
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ok, thanks steell :D Now I have to go back to worrying about the original owner's "carb rebuild" :S
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