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Zombie 750 so far in a nut shell.
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12 Apr 2016 13:53 #720570
by Dirty Magic
Zombie 750.
AKA a 1980 KZ 750 H1 that's spent 80% of its life dead in a bush!
Zombie 750 so far in a nut shell. was created by Dirty Magic
Excuse the theatrics. I was quite i'll a little while ago, and off work. So I put this together as somewhat of a "middle finger" to a small group of acquaintances that said I'd never get the thing to turn. Let alone run.
So far I've spent around £300(uk). And that's mostly on the seat, pipes, and a several boxes of carb parts.
This is just the hi lights and I would never have got anywhere if it weren't for all the advice, debates and conversations I've been able to view here.
(Usually without being involved but always graitfull)
So this is the story so far and all thanks to KZR!
So far I've spent around £300(uk). And that's mostly on the seat, pipes, and a several boxes of carb parts.
This is just the hi lights and I would never have got anywhere if it weren't for all the advice, debates and conversations I've been able to view here.
(Usually without being involved but always graitfull)
So this is the story so far and all thanks to KZR!
Zombie 750.
AKA a 1980 KZ 750 H1 that's spent 80% of its life dead in a bush!
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12 Apr 2016 14:08 #720573
by riturbo
Gpz 750 turbo The one I ride
Gpz 750 turbo Not finished
Gpz 750 turbo Not started
Gpz 550 1981
Gpz 550 1983
Bunch of other junk
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Nice job . Cool video
Gpz 750 turbo The one I ride
Gpz 750 turbo Not finished
Gpz 750 turbo Not started
Gpz 550 1981
Gpz 550 1983
Bunch of other junk
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12 Apr 2016 14:25 #720576
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I have a 1980 Kawasaki KZ750 Ltd. I bought new. I recently managed to get it out of my garage after 28 years and put it on the road again (2010). I feel like a kid all over again. Since I have acquired 3 78 KZ1000 Ltd, 1 1981 KZ1000 Ltd, and another 1980 KZ750 Ltd. Love the LTD's.
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Its good to see that you saved another Kaw, and nice video..
I have a 1980 Kawasaki KZ750 Ltd. I bought new. I recently managed to get it out of my garage after 28 years and put it on the road again (2010). I feel like a kid all over again. Since I have acquired 3 78 KZ1000 Ltd, 1 1981 KZ1000 Ltd, and another 1980 KZ750 Ltd. Love the LTD's.
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12 Apr 2016 14:49 #720578
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Cool.
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12 Apr 2016 15:21 #720581
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All the best, Jeff
1984 KZ440 D6
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Great project--please keep us updated.
All the best, Jeff
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12 Apr 2016 15:27 #720582
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1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)
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Very cool!!! Great save! Ed
1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)
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12 Apr 2016 16:41 #720594
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'78 KZ 650C2 'Lila'
'71 Norton Commando 750 'Eadie'
St. Catharines, ON (Mostly, anyway...)
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Just need to fab up some "KawaZombie" tank emblems, and away ya go.
Nice save man.
Nice save man.
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13 Apr 2016 07:18 #720698
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1980 LTD 1000..,1976 LTD 900, have the 1000&900 now. the rest are previous= 1978 KZ 650 B.., 1980 Yamaha XT 500..,1978 Yamaha DT 400.., 1977 Yamaha yz 80..,Honda trail ct 70.., Honda QA 50...5-1/2 hp brigs & straton CAT chopper mini bike...3-1/2 hp mini bike (WHEN GAS WAS ABOUT 45 CENTS A GALLON)!!!!
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LUV IT !!
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1980 LTD 1000..,1976 LTD 900, have the 1000&900 now. the rest are previous= 1978 KZ 650 B.., 1980 Yamaha XT 500..,1978 Yamaha DT 400.., 1977 Yamaha yz 80..,Honda trail ct 70.., Honda QA 50...5-1/2 hp brigs & straton CAT chopper mini bike...3-1/2 hp mini bike (WHEN GAS WAS ABOUT 45 CENTS A GALLON)!!!!
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13 Apr 2016 07:22 #720700
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1980 KZ 1000E2
Crashed 6/2016
1980 KZ550A
Sold 3/2016
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Nice job, You may be a better video producer than builder !!! :woohoo: R
1980 KZ 1000E2
Crashed 6/2016
1980 KZ550A
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13 Apr 2016 09:48 #720729
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Well the music sucked but the bike running again was AWESOME.
Hey - I too know what it's like to be out of commission for a while and have people tell you "You'll never get that bike running again" - furthermore they often said "look at YOU and the condition YOU'RE in - YOU'LL never ride again" well this is just the type of middle finger needed to show 'em all WTF they know about a broken down old ... zombie!
Kudos to you, necromancer!
-Sigh.
Hey - I too know what it's like to be out of commission for a while and have people tell you "You'll never get that bike running again" - furthermore they often said "look at YOU and the condition YOU'RE in - YOU'LL never ride again" well this is just the type of middle finger needed to show 'em all WTF they know about a broken down old ... zombie!
Kudos to you, necromancer!
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13 Apr 2016 12:53 #720754
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This is my build:
kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/600312-ano...rtment-build?start=0
There are many more like it, but this one is mine... news to come!
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Good to see I'm not the only nut taking on a sad case...!
This is my build:
kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/600312-ano...rtment-build?start=0
There are many more like it, but this one is mine... news to come!
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13 Apr 2016 13:00 #720756
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Same here. Bossie sat under the tree for 15 years. I started working on her and the prick next door was laughing at me with his friends drinking beer. I had no money, I had just got out of the hospital :dry: . I painted and polished things that hadn't been touched in 30 years. Got a battery and fired her up. "It will never see the street, why don't you sell it? Ha,ha,ha,ha." :blink: Finally got a tire on the back. This jerk would rev up his speed boat when I was working on Bossie. F it, I rocked her off the centerstand, revved her up and cut a trench in the dirt drive between us, then tore up the street. :woohoo: As I came past them the young guy said, "I thought you said it would never run." HURMPH as he walked away. In about 6 months she was registered and on the road. He tried being friendly after that but I ignored him until he moved. GOOD RIDDANCE.
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