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Re:GPZ750R1 -82 Will it be yet an other green Kwack 26 Aug 2016 01:06 #739988

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Thanks Anders. Really appreciate it!

I can now order my new shocks to suit!
There he goes. One of God's own prototypes. A high-powered mutant of some kind never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die.

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GPZ750R1 -82 Will it be yet an other green Kwack 02 Sep 2016 19:50 #740959

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baldy110 wrote: Yes the engine does fit with some minor alterations to the frame. It fits nicely when done. I can even take the top end off without removing the engine from the frame. I was also told it would not fit but I am one of those weird people who just tries it anyway to prove it can be done. I wanted it as light as possible and managed to get it at 420 pound with fuel. It has about 125 HP so the power to weight ratios is around 3.36 HP per pounds. I am really pleased with how it came out. Here are some pics







Just arranged to buy an "83 GPz1100 with a decent engine, and have a line on an '83 KZ750L in need of TLC (identical to the '82 GPz750) - going to build the 1100 motor to Pro - Stock spec. 1428 200+ RWHP and put in the 750 frame to build one like yours.... should be able to start mods early next season, hope to have it done the following year.
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GPZ750R1 -82 Will it be yet an other green Kwack 02 Sep 2016 20:09 #740961

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Great idea if you have any ??? Let me know. Should be a blast when done.

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GPZ750R1 -82 Will it be yet an other green Kwack 03 Sep 2016 05:54 #740971

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You guys discussing the 1100 engine mod in a 750 should take your discussion somewhere else. This is scubaander's thread about restoring his R1.

I'm enjoying this thread, derailment by above excepted. This bike is going to be sweet!

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GPZ750R1 -82 Will it be yet an other green Kwack 03 Sep 2016 06:03 #740972

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...derailment by above excepted :sick:

Lighten up Ness,that is one of the coolest projects I've seen here, Apart from the minor deatail of an engine swap the look and build quality is among the best I've seen on the forum, and my personal favourite.

It was in reply to an earlier question but certainly an inspiration to anyone remotely interested in the thread subject - being a 750R1 green kwak.
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GPZ750R1 -82 Will it be yet an other green Kwack 03 Sep 2016 07:30 #740980

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So stop it boys! no reason to argue, :laugh: There is plenty of room in my thread as long as nobody is posting a hack job pics of bobbing attempts. :whistle:
With regards to Z1000/Gpz1100 implants in Gpz750R1’s, look at the pics of Tommy’s bike





Tommy didn’t drop the frame though when he implanted the 1100 engine, so he has to take the engine out in order to set the valves.

I on the other hand, is ashamed of my slow progress but was mocking up the bike today when I paid Erik a visit.



As you can see, the only thing better than a Gpz750R1, is two 
(note that Erik’s R1 gets to ride the new Chinese lift table, whereas mine is still on the Ugandan model)



X-cuse the shitty pic, but I had to mock up the front wheel with the original front fender that we have split and widened by 1’. It will take some more fabing before we get a perfect fit on the Zephyr fork and it might look a little bit awkward with the 17' rim, but then we just have to come up with something else.




No real job got done, but we measured up a whole lot of stuff that we are going to get started with now that days are getting shorter.

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GPZ750R1 -82 Will it be yet an other green Kwack 03 Sep 2016 15:43 #740998

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scubaanders wrote: So stop it boys! no reason to argue, :laugh: There is plenty of room in my thread as long as nobody is posting a hack job pics of bobbing attempts. :whistle:
With regards to Z1000/Gpz1100 implants in Gpz750R1’s, look at the pics of Tommy’s bike





Tommy didn’t drop the frame though when he implanted the 1100 engine, so he has to take the engine out in order to set the valves.

I on the other hand, is ashamed of my slow progress but was mocking up the bike today when I paid Erik a visit.



As you can see, the only thing better than a Gpz750R1, is two 
(note that Erik’s R1 gets to ride the new Chinese lift table, whereas mine is still on the Ugandan model)



X-cuse the shitty pic, but I had to mock up the front wheel with the original front fender that we have split and widened by 1’. It will take some more fabing before we get a perfect fit on the Zephyr fork and it might look a little bit awkward with the 17' rim, but then we just have to come up with something else.




No real job got done, but we measured up a whole lot of stuff that we are going to get started with now that days are getting shorter.

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Nice "derailment" of ones own thread Anders :P Thats a nice Bike Tommy has, looks like the tank needs raising without frame mods for top end maintenance , Also looks like an early Slabby GSXR750 swingarm...? Your bike is coming along nicely, I really wanted to paint mine with a different color combination to the typical Red or the ELR green but, damn that green looks good.... ;)

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GPZ750R1 -82 Will it be yet an other green Kwack 03 Sep 2016 21:58 #741027

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Nessism wrote: You guys discussing the 1100 engine mod in a 750 should take your discussion somewhere else. This is scubaander's thread about restoring his R1.

I'm enjoying this thread, derailment by above excepted. This bike is going to be sweet!


Hey, I wouldn't exactly call any of these projects "restoration" anyway....

It is all about modifying the 82 GPz750 (which is one damn good looking Zed if you ask me), or at least that is what I thought....
2-04 R1, 81 CSR1000, 81 LTD1000, 2-83 GPz1100, 3-79CBX, 81 CBX, 3-XS650, 84 Venture, +parts
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GPZ750R1 -82 Will it be yet an other green Kwack 04 Sep 2016 06:59 #741046

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750R1 wrote:

I really wanted to paint mine with a different color combination to the typical Red or the ELR green but, damn that green looks good....


When Tommy’s bike was mine back in the eighties, it was yellow

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And there are some other color combinations that are really neat, like the gold/brown Z750GT paint scheme they had in Germany.



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GPZ750R1 -82 Will it be yet an other green Kwack 04 Sep 2016 11:17 #741071

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No GT750 shaft drives please, the thread is being derailed again now :laugh:

The Germans really seem to like them, ugly old things imo. But the Huns have funny tastes in bikes...

The examiner was riding one when I did my motorcycle full licence back in the 90's , says it all really. But a big selling bike among despatch riders looking to mount a topbox on the back.

Putting the two pics together really confirms the iconic styling of the GPz R1 , arguably even prettier than the 550 and the 1100's. The stronger frame gives better handling then the 550 imo and the reduced wheelbase and weight makes it 'flickier' than the 1100. The 1100 seems more stable at 3 digit mph speeds.
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Re:GPZ750R1 -82 Will it be yet an other green Kwack 05 Sep 2016 11:42 #741207

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Tyrell you must have suffered some traumatic event with UK depesh riders, the way you shy the GT. Shure it's not my pick either but I kind of like the livery.
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GPZ750R1 -82 Will it be yet an other green Kwack 05 Sep 2016 19:37 #741244

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Watching your build with interest Anders.
I have always been a GPz fan.
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