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KZ750E Brat-y Cafe-y? 05 Oct 2020 16:10 #836249

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I got this KZ750E a month ago. Had a Z1B in the past and had to let it go. Regret it till this day. This KZ might fill the void, I hope. Its going to be a somewhat budgeted build. Cafe/Brat style is where Im aiming for now.



Removed all the cases, trunk shield, gone.


New handlebar (eBay)

Its coated with plasti-dip type of material, and its durable!

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KZ750E Brat-y Cafe-y? 05 Oct 2020 16:11 #836250

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Grips (eBay)

Daytona Velona Tach/Speedo gauge is on its way.

I like where this KZ is headed! LED headlight (5.75") and black bucket (eBay)





Made a keychain with a Snap-On stubby screwdriver handle (stole the idea from 90's JDM)


Haven't spent a whole lot (yet), small things make a huge difference aesthetically..

Hope you guys like it as much as I do!

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KZ750E Brat-y Cafe-y? 05 Oct 2020 17:22 #836257

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Is that a 1981?

If you plan on riding at speed, I would suggest new tires. Those are probably way out of date.
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'87 Suzuki Savage 650 Street Tracker

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KZ750E Brat-y Cafe-y? 05 Oct 2020 17:27 #836259

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Skidmark wrote: Is that a 1981?

If you plan on riding at speed, I would suggest new tires. Those are probably way out of date.

its 1980. I don't plan on riding until its completed. Yes the tires are toast.

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KZ750E Brat-y Cafe-y? 05 Oct 2020 18:25 #836261

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Exactly wrote: Cafe/Brat style is where Im aiming for now.


You'll need to figure out what you want it to be: cafe and brat do not overlap at all.

The bars you've installed seem to indicate you're not leaning the cafe direction.
1979 KZ400 Gifted to a couple of nephews
1967 Yamaha YCS1 Bonanza
1980 KZ440B
1981 Yamaha XT250H
1981 KZ440 LTD project bike
1981 GPz550
2013 Yamaha FZ6R

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KZ750E Brat-y Cafe-y? 06 Oct 2020 02:06 #836270

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Looking good, it will be a nice project for the winter months ahead!
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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KZ750E Brat-y Cafe-y? 06 Oct 2020 05:36 #836275

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Looks like you are headed towards a streetfighter type look.

Not sure how much you plan to mod the bike but getting it running properly in the stock configuration is highly advised so you can learn what to expect in the way it runs. A lot of guys slap on pods and a loud exhaust and the bike never runs right after that.

Oh, and in case you are interested, the front foot pegs and foot controls from a 1982 GPz750 or L model bike are nice if you are looking for a more aggressive riding position since they move back the pegs by a couple of inches. Other than installing the pivot shaft on the sprocket cover the swap is a straight bolt on.

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KZ750E Brat-y Cafe-y? 06 Oct 2020 06:10 #836277

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Does the switchgear on the 750E ground through the handlebar?
1982 KZ1000 LTD parts donor
1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough

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KZ750E Brat-y Cafe-y? 06 Oct 2020 13:30 #836300

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Bike looks great without the bags and fairing and all cleaned up. Keep posting progress pics.
1980 kz750E1, Delkevic exhaust

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