Info about Supertrapp KZ750 Header
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Info about Supertrapp KZ750 Header
31 Jul 2025 15:19 - 31 Jul 2025 16:41
This header has been on eBay for some time now. It looks well used, but in good condition. (top photo)
I had a carbon steel Supertrapp header before, but this is different. I didn't like the one I bought, because it didn't tuck up close under the engine; there was at least a 2" gap. (lower photo)
Does anyone have info about this exhaust? Hopefully, it will work with the centerstand, and tuck up tight under the engine.
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I had a carbon steel Supertrapp header before, but this is different. I didn't like the one I bought, because it didn't tuck up close under the engine; there was at least a 2" gap. (lower photo)
Does anyone have info about this exhaust? Hopefully, it will work with the centerstand, and tuck up tight under the engine.

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Re: Info about Supertrapp KZ750 Header
31 Jul 2025 16:23
Ed, I do not have any info on the pipe(s) in question. But the pics you posted appear at least to my old eyes as 2 different systems. I am assuming that one of them is the one for sale and the other is the pipe you had and did not like. Help me out which is which?
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Re: Info about Supertrapp KZ750 Header
31 Jul 2025 16:40First photo shows the unit in question, second photo, the unit I bought, and rejected.Ed, I do not have any info on the pipe(s) in question. But the pics you posted appear at least to my old eyes as 2 different systems. I am assuming that one of them is the one for sale and the other is the pipe you had and did not like. Help me out which is which?
I think the second is after Kerker bought Supertrapp.
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Re: Info about Supertrapp KZ750 Header
31 Jul 2025 17:48
I don't know about that brand name of pipe but was told by a expert that short head tube pipes (to the collector) make power at higher RPM so they are usually marketed as race systems. That first pipe looks to have short head tubes, a lot shorter than the black paint pipe.
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Re: Info about Supertrapp KZ750 Header
01 Aug 2025 06:53
My "offer" on eBay was accepted, so I'm the new owner of that stainless Supertrapp exhaust. Hope it tucks up tight under the engine. There are no bash marks on the bottom of the header, so that means either it does fit tight, or the owner was very careful.
The header flanges need clean up, to remove rust. Gotta figure out how to go about that. Maybe find a narrow container, and soak in Evaporust?
The muffler need refurbishment. Maybe Cerakote?
Regarding this being a "race" pipe, I'm hoping not. Main thing I'm hoping is that it will clear the centerstand. If it doesn't, I'll have a difficult decision to make.
The header flanges need clean up, to remove rust. Gotta figure out how to go about that. Maybe find a narrow container, and soak in Evaporust?
The muffler need refurbishment. Maybe Cerakote?
Regarding this being a "race" pipe, I'm hoping not. Main thing I'm hoping is that it will clear the centerstand. If it doesn't, I'll have a difficult decision to make.
Ed
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www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/604901...z750e-project-thread
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Re: Info about Supertrapp KZ750 Header
01 Aug 2025 07:36 - 01 Aug 2025 07:37
Maybe Evaporust in a cut down 20 oz plastic soda bottle, one for each pipe? Of course, you'll be losing out on the bottle deposit!
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Re: Info about Supertrapp KZ750 Header
01 Aug 2025 09:42 - 01 Aug 2025 09:46I have a similar shaped short head tube pipe that came on a bike I bought and it did not have a center stand. That bent tube from the collector to the muffler is the culprit and it also impedes getting the oil filter out.Regarding this being a "race" pipe, I'm hoping not. Main thing I'm hoping is that it will clear the centerstand. If it doesn't, I'll have a difficult decision to make.
Hoping that is not the case with the one you just bought, but you never know till you install it.
This one was tucked up pretty close to the oil pan on the 650.
Worth a try in any case with the high price of new pipes! Good luck.
1978 KZ650B2 w 1197cc Z1 engine
1977 KZ650B1 w 750cc Spectre engine
1979 KZ650C3 w 831cc Hot Rod engine
1978 KZ650C2 w 762cc DFI project
1977 KZ650C1 stock restoration project
1978 KZ650B2 modified project
1978 KZ650B2 Injected Drag 831cc
1980 Z1 Custom Frame Drag 1327cc
1981 Z50R Honda tow bike
1977 KZ650B1 w 750cc Spectre engine
1979 KZ650C3 w 831cc Hot Rod engine
1978 KZ650C2 w 762cc DFI project
1977 KZ650C1 stock restoration project
1978 KZ650B2 modified project
1978 KZ650B2 Injected Drag 831cc
1980 Z1 Custom Frame Drag 1327cc
1981 Z50R Honda tow bike
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Re: Info about Supertrapp KZ750 Header
01 Aug 2025 12:00 - 01 Aug 2025 12:04
I would be surprised if you didn't lose the center stand, i now the Kerker/supertrap on my 550 fits tight under the frame but had to lose the center stand and has to be dropped to change the filter.
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