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Saving a '81 KZ750-E 05 Feb 2021 17:43 #843042

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That is surely beautiful, especially considering the rough example you started with! I have a really original 1980 KZ750E with only 4500 miles on it in my shed, can I send it to you for a "conversion"?

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1980 Honda XL250S (I know, wrong flavor!)
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Saving a '81 KZ750-E 05 Feb 2021 18:22 #843048

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Super nice
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Saving a '81 KZ750-E 05 Feb 2021 18:28 #843049

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krazee1 wrote: That is surely beautiful, especially considering the rough example you started with! I have a really original 1980 KZ750E with only 4500 miles on it in my shed, can I send it to you for a "conversion"?

Mike


4500 miles? Don't do a restomod, keep it original!!
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Saving a '81 KZ750-E 05 Feb 2021 21:54 #843053

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But it's moron maroon (as we used to say), quiet and doesn't look like a baby ELR!

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1974 Z1
1978 KZ1000 LTD
1976 KZ900B pile O parts
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1980 Honda XL250S (I know, wrong flavor!)
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Saving a '81 KZ750-E 06 Feb 2021 14:12 #843088

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Quiz time! Help me out, I can't find what this part is for. It was in my batch of powder coated parts.
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Saving a '81 KZ750-E 06 Feb 2021 14:40 #843093

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Seems to be a horn bracket.
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Saving a '81 KZ750-E 06 Feb 2021 15:04 #843096

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gazzz wrote: Seems to be a horn bracket.


WINNER! I confirmed by looking at my 750. (mine isn't painted as pretty!)

Mike
Former M.E. at Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing, Lincoln, NE
1966 W1 (the Z1 of 1966-50H.P. and 100mph!)
1974 Z1
1978 KZ1000 LTD
1976 KZ900B pile O parts
1980 KZ750E
1980 Honda XL250S (I know, wrong flavor!)
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Saving a '81 KZ750-E 07 Feb 2021 05:33 #843113

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That is a beauty! Nicely done!

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1982 KZ750 LTD (current project)
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Saving a '81 KZ750-E 07 Feb 2021 14:43 #843139

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I had a few comments about clutch cables a few pages ago, and low and behold! Z1 Enterprises has them in stock again. $16. Bye Bye rusty ex frozen clutch cable!
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Saving a '81 KZ750-E 08 Feb 2021 19:17 #843203

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I finally got the sealing washers for the cam chain tensioner. The last of the openings in the motor have been sealed. Not much, but it's a meaningful step for me!
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Saving a '81 KZ750-E 10 Feb 2021 13:09 #843279

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I figured I would need a set of these eventually. Just arrived today.

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Saving a '81 KZ750-E 10 Feb 2021 13:12 #843280

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I hope they are adjustable.
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