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Any suggestions for what spare parts to keep on hand eg. clutch cable, throttle cable, etc. for a '82 kz750m1?
Special tools?

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I don't have a spare parts plan either. But plenty of tools...

-I contributed almost nothing here, I know.

The best spare part to keep around is another 82 KZ750M1

All joking aside, you really don't need to keep parts on hand if you take care of the bike properly, and pay attention to the bike as you ride. and depending on where you live, needed parts are at most three days away.

KZ750M1 is a 750 twin, for anyone that doesn't know.

It's always nice to have 5/8" bore master cylinders on hand.
*note* these are not projects.

As mentioned above, the 750 twins are pretty reliable and with regular maintenance, will give years of trouble free service.(End of advertizement)

For on the road repairs, a quality version of the factory tool kit will get you through most any emergency short of a thrown rod. **IMPORTANT NOTE** The "Phillips" head screws on these bikes are JIS, not SAE and require a blunt-ended screwdriver. If you do not have them available where you live, a few seconds at the grid wheel with an SAE driver will get you what you need.

For regular maintenance, you will need the same basic tools as with any KZ. Things like a carburetor synchronizing tools, vale shim tools and such will be mighty handy.

For a full blown overhaul, a well equipped machine shop will be your best bet.

The good news is that you will not need any of the following tools:

The Harley collection??

650ed wrote: The good news is that you will not need any of the following tools:

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I either use a tank bag or rear top case to carry spares and tools when I ride.
I carry extra cables (clutch & throttle), a complete fuse box I can just plug in plus extra fuses, zip ties, electrical tape, flash light, rag, spare spark plug/s, etc.
Even had an extra complete points plate for a while.

TexasKZ wrote: The Harley collection??

650ed wrote: The good news is that you will not need any of the following tools:

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Yes; standard Harley tool kit. Harley also offers the optional "Parts Catcher" that is pulled behind the bike to capture bits and pieces (or the passenger - see pic) that vibrate off.

and there you go, the first rule of KZ Rider ask a legitimate ? get stupid answers

funny thing is the guy got no responses for 3 months, did it take u guys THAT LONG to come up with this shit ????

jonnybravo wrote: funny thing is the guy got no responses for 3 months, did it take u guys THAT LONG to come up with this shit ????

Yes.