First Ride on my (restored) KZ750E

Got the pipes back and they look beautiful. Actual price was $40 under the quote - $226 or something like that. I'll get some new photos up in the next day or so. Decided to order some new copper gaskets that fit into the head just in case. I hate exhaust leaks.

Very nice 750E ! .... I kinda patterned my csr refurbish after a blue one like yours.

Instead of the copper gaskets, have you considered getting the fiber type?
I've seen them listed on eebbaayy for the Zephyr 750. Z1Ent has a number of them in various sizes & thicknesses.
I was thinking of using fiber gaskets on my 650 --- I installed a 750E exhaust system w copper gaskets, but I don't think it sealed properly. doh.

martin_csr wrote: Very nice 750E ! .... I kinda patterned my csr refurbish after a blue one like yours.

Instead of the copper gaskets, have you considered getting the fiber type?
I've seen them listed on eebbaayy for the Zephyr 750. Z1Ent has a number of them in various sizes & thicknesses.
I was thinking of using fiber gaskets on my 650 --- I installed a 750E exhaust system w copper gaskets, but I don't think it sealed properly. doh.

I'll look into those fiber gaskets Martin. I've got new fiber gaskets for the pipe connections under the engine but didn't know they also make fiber for fitting to the head.

And since I know how much everyone likes photos...
While waiting for the pipes I've redone a second set of carbs. Bead blasted everything and replated the hardware. These new carbs are off a 1980 model bike so they have overflow tubes built into the floatbowls. The newer carbs took away this feature so if a float sticks the fuel flows into the airbox. I prefer the older version and bought some 3.5mm fuel line so the leakage can be managed and routed away from the engine (should it occur).

FOXY :evil:
Steve

Nice work!!

Outstanding job Nessim!
I love those CV34!

Just BEAUTIFUL, I'm very impressed, looks like another BOTM candidate soon,
Pete

Some photos with the black exhaust for the guys that like such things.

Ordered footpegs and related parts from a GPz/L model so the pegs can be moved back a smig.

I'm also in the market for some new shocks. Shopping now...

The black exhaust looks good with the dark blue paint. I have had good luck with Koni / Ikon shocks. I just found a pair fory 750 twin project for about $100. The guy that imports the new Ikon shocks is very easy to work with, Dave Gardner. The rebuild kits are not expensive.

I like the look of the exhausts, I'm definitely considering getting my headers done in black and keeping the muffler chrome. Will they be easy to keep clean? or will you get water marks and dust spoiling the effect?

The 750E looks great!
Nice job Ed.

Congratulations on creating a perfect 750
Dave