Clutch cable snapped from handle

Dr. Gamma wrote: Think you should have ordered #03-0030. It shows its for the 750R and the 750L model Kawasaki's

The cable you have is for the tall LTD style bikes.

But what do I know, I'm just a stupid former parts person with too many years behind the counter.

I have an LTD, but with "Superbike" bars and the 03-0030 is the exact cable that my bike uses as well.

So what model are the GPZs then? This is what I'm confused about I think. It says KZ750-H3 on it with VIN of JKAKZDHL##CA#### (3/82)

The 1982 750 GpZ is model KZ750-R1. The KZ750-H3 is the 1982 750 LTD model. Is "KZ750-H3" marked on the bike itself (if so, where) or on the title?

The handlebars on the bike in your avatar do not look like LTD bars. LTD bars a semi-ape like rather than lower like yours. Also unlike yours, the LTD has a round headlight and it has round individual gauges. The LTD has a 16” rear tire; the GpZ750 has an 18” rear tire. There are, of course, other differences, but from what I can tell by the small picture of the bike in your avatar it looks much more like a GpZ than a LTD. Ed

I was going by your avatar & the bike listed in your signature. An 82 GPz750 = KZ750-R1.

Use the VIN lookup at Kawasaki.com -->> Owner Info -->> Parts Diagrams -->> enter your 17-digit number.

The KZ750H3 was listed on the fork VIN sticker. For some reason I can't use that website on my tablet right now.





This is a current pic. Nothing about this thing is a LTD from what I've seen. So confusing!

david-b wrote: So what model are the GPZs then? This is what I'm confused about I think. It says KZ750-H3 on it with VIN of JKAKZDHL##CA#### (3/82)

The L should be the number 1. So using those numbers & the numbers stamped on the frame in the photo to piece together a VIN, the VIN search at Kawasaki.com indicates that the bike is an 82 H3 Ltd.

Someone seems to have transformed an Ltd into a GPz.... it wouldn't be the first time. You should check the VIN for yourself.

CycleChaos.com may have engine number info that could shed more light on what you've got.
I believe the engine covers are the type found on the R1, so it might be a GPz engine.

Something else you can check is the frame where the rear of the fuel tank mounts. From the diagrams the Ltd has a large plate w a bolt hole for the tank (the plate is welded to the frame). The GPz doesn't have the plate - instead there's a fuel tank bracket that can be unbolted.

Mine actually doesn't have a fuel tank bracket. I seen on some there's a metal bracket that goes over the battery and the tank bolts on to it... I don't have that. I don't have any holes for mounts or weld marks on it.

This is the only pic I have with me at the moment of the frame right there.


I'll have to check the engine number when I get home.

I'm still confused because it seems like something that I have bought, (like numerous horn/oil cooler brackets) that would fit the LTD don't.

Verify the VIN first. Then compare the frame drawings at Kawasaki.com or Partzilla (use partzilla for the R1 - the site isn't ideal for the H3 Ltd as you'll have to use the 1980 H1 drawings). Eebbaayy photos are often times helpful as well. The Ltd frame may not have mounts for an oil cooler bracket. As for the horn or other stuff, it's possible the frame has been modified. The clutch cable was wrong because it's simply too long for the lower handlebars.

From the last photo I can see the seat hinges - I don't think the GPz frame has those (the GPz seat is different - compare the seat drawings). The Ltd seat has a seat stopper that holds it open - your frame appears to have the seat stopper bracket (there should be a slot that one end of the stopper rides in).

Go to kawasaki.com and compare the parts diagrams for the two different 1982 750cc models.
Look at fuel tanks and frames and frame fittings.

Note the removable mount on GPZ where rear tank tab attaches with a screw heading downward.

Note the non-removable mount on LTD where rear tank tab attaches with a screw heading forward.

Lots of good info on kawasaki.com, including parts diagrams, part names, part numbers, models sharing same part, availability, etc. Here's a link for help with navigating the site and finding information.
kzrider.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&...w&catid=13&id=376734


Good Fortune!

It came up as a 1982 750 LTD-4

Frame does make a little more sense.
I think the seat I have is a GPZ seat. It's never really fit right and has no locks or that hinge on it.
Gauges are different, turn signals different

Someone may have bought a GPz, then had title troubles. So he got a titled Ltd frame & slapped on the GPz stuff.

Good Fortune!