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28 May 2022 14:11 #867819
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Kz750e 1980
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Hello I just Bought a Kz750 1980 4 cylinders and I need to rebuild it.. the ebay seller tells me that the kit doesn’t for the 1980models ?! I don’t know whats the model of my Kz.. on the paper its only write Kz750 thank you so much, I need to find a kit!
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29 May 2022 18:59 - 29 May 2022 18:59 #867887
by TexasKZ
1982 KZ1000 LTD parts donor
1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough
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If your KZ is a North American model, you should be able to find the year and model in this document by looking for the frame number. You should also be able to check the engine number to insure it is within the correct range. The frame number is stamped on the steering head. That is the vertical piece of the frame immediately behind the headlight, below the speedometer and tachometer. The frame number should also be on a decal next to the stamped number.
www.kzrider.com/filebase/download/64-gen...78-kz-by-the-numbers
www.kzrider.com/filebase/download/64-gen...78-kz-by-the-numbers
1982 KZ1000 LTD parts donor
1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough
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29 May 2022 19:05 #867888
by TexasKZ
1982 KZ1000 LTD parts donor
1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough
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P.S. I would be very careful with such rebuild kits, as no company I am aware of ever sold any. The quality of the individual parts may not be very good. Folks I know buy the parts individually, and stick to genuine factory parts as much as possible. They are often more expensive, but you will not find higher quality. For parts that are no longer available from Kawasaki, experienced members here are willing to suggest the best alternatives.
Are you absolutely sure it needs a full rebuild? KZ engines are surprisingly robust and will take quite a bit of abuse and neglect.
Are you absolutely sure it needs a full rebuild? KZ engines are surprisingly robust and will take quite a bit of abuse and neglect.
1982 KZ1000 LTD parts donor
1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough
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01 Jun 2022 04:38 #867969
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Kz750e 1980
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Yes my cylinders wall has some important scratches and I suspect 2 of my exhaust valves burned.. low compression and so much carbon!! Why these engine heat that much?
Kz750e 1980
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01 Jun 2022 04:54 #867970
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06 Gsf 1200 bandit, 08 Triumph tiger 1010
05 Yam xv1700 , 02 Hon shadow 1100
1975 Z1 (currently working on)
1977 Z1000 ( running and in storage)
1978 Z1000 (currently working on)
1978 Z1r "skinny tank" (currently working on)
1978 Z1r "fat tank (gathering parts)
1979 z1000st (currently working on)
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If your bike is a 1980 kz750 e1 or the Ltd 750 h1 from 1980 to 1982 the pistons should be the same, if you have to re bore try and stick to one size over and try and source OEM pistons and rings, like Texas says, you wont find better.
06 Gsf 1200 bandit, 08 Triumph tiger 1010
05 Yam xv1700 , 02 Hon shadow 1100
1975 Z1 (currently working on)
1977 Z1000 ( running and in storage)
1978 Z1000 (currently working on)
1978 Z1r "skinny tank" (currently working on)
1978 Z1r "fat tank (gathering parts)
1979 z1000st (currently working on)
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01 Jun 2022 05:02 - 01 Jun 2022 05:03 #867971
by kzstreetfighter71
06 Gsf 1200 bandit, 08 Triumph tiger 1010
05 Yam xv1700 , 02 Hon shadow 1100
1975 Z1 (currently working on)
1977 Z1000 ( running and in storage)
1978 Z1000 (currently working on)
1978 Z1r "skinny tank" (currently working on)
1978 Z1r "fat tank (gathering parts)
1979 z1000st (currently working on)
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If you ebay this.
1980 80 KAWASAKI KZ750E KZ 750E 750 ENGINE CYLINDER JUGS & PISTONS
might save you a load of work and save a few bucks.
1980 80 KAWASAKI KZ750E KZ 750E 750 ENGINE CYLINDER JUGS & PISTONS
might save you a load of work and save a few bucks.
06 Gsf 1200 bandit, 08 Triumph tiger 1010
05 Yam xv1700 , 02 Hon shadow 1100
1975 Z1 (currently working on)
1977 Z1000 ( running and in storage)
1978 Z1000 (currently working on)
1978 Z1r "skinny tank" (currently working on)
1978 Z1r "fat tank (gathering parts)
1979 z1000st (currently working on)
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01 Jun 2022 06:24 #867972
by TexasKZ
1982 KZ1000 LTD parts donor
1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough
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These engines do not normally have heat problems. Scored cylinder walls and burned valves are signs of abuse or neglect.Yes my cylinders wall has some important scratches and I suspect 2 of my exhaust valves burned.. low compression and so much carbon!! Why these engine heat that much?
1982 KZ1000 LTD parts donor
1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough
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01 Jun 2022 15:29 #868000
by Maxbou92
Kz750e 1980
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Thank you very much guys, so after my full rebuilt, how often I need to make a check for the valve clearance?!
Im planning to make a medium porting and raise the compression to 10 - 10.5/1. I already have Pods filter and stock exhaust 4-1.. Did you have an idea how many gains I will have with it? And do you have any suggestions for jetting my Keihin cv 34mm ?!
thank you again
Im planning to make a medium porting and raise the compression to 10 - 10.5/1. I already have Pods filter and stock exhaust 4-1.. Did you have an idea how many gains I will have with it? And do you have any suggestions for jetting my Keihin cv 34mm ?!
thank you again
Kz750e 1980
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