Saving a '81 KZ750-E

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Re: Saving a '81 KZ750-E

04 Oct 2021 12:13
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The new shocks arrived this morning.  Down to the crankcase vent (waiting for hose to arrive), and the drain tubes for the float bowls.  Then on to the DMV.

 
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Re: Saving a '81 KZ750-E

04 Oct 2021 12:25
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Awesome!
I think a set of square number plates on the side of the back half of the seat would really look appropriate.
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Re: Saving a '81 KZ750-E

04 Oct 2021 14:47
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Looks great..!!
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Re: Saving a '81 KZ750-E

08 Oct 2021 12:45
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Does this vent hose make my tail look too big?! 
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Re: Saving a '81 KZ750-E

08 Oct 2021 15:05
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Haha, nice doggy..!!!     I worked out how to fit the catch tank, I'm going to try and mount the battery trey sideways, if it works there's plenty of room.... 

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Re: Saving a '81 KZ750-E

09 Oct 2021 03:11
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B E A U T I F U L ! ! !
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'81 GPz 1100 B1 ELR "Tribute" www.kzrider.com/11-projects/617040-1981-...-rstomod-elr-tribute
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Re: Saving a '81 KZ750-E

10 Oct 2021 21:13
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The earliest DMV appointment was a month out.  That puts it in non-riding weather where I am.  I was hoping to have it broken in before I had to put it away this season.  I may have to just show up and wait it out instead of wait for the appointment!  I don't care what country you live in - getting it legal sucks!  The local forecast has a chance for our first snow tomorrow.  Come on, Spring!!!
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Re: Saving a '81 KZ750-E

12 Oct 2021 05:27
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Great transformation. Nice shop. I've always wanted a baja bug. Maybe someday...
You have to make an appointment just to register a vehicle? A month in advance? Government sucks. 
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Re: Saving a '81 KZ750-E

12 Oct 2021 13:37
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We just walk in a register the vehicle on the day we want, there are rego offices everywhere. What a pain having to make an appointment....

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Re: Saving a '81 KZ750-E

20 Oct 2021 13:26
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I finally got around to installing the crankcase vent.
 

 
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Re: Saving a '81 KZ750-E

21 Oct 2021 16:07
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Why not hide it under the tail, it would look much cleaner that way ?

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Re: Saving a '81 KZ750-E

21 Oct 2021 18:18
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I had considered that, but if enough oil fumes accumulate it could cause drips.  I would rather that hit the ground rather than inside the tail or on the rear tire.  Trade off with getting it far enough away.  Still not 100% on keeping it there, but we'll see.
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