50 mile check up

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50 mile check up

22 Jul 2026 17:54 - 22 Jul 2026 18:05

I got my Kz750E running & rideable just in time for Hot summer. With a cool front coming through the area I had a chance to ride it 50ish miles.
Notes, Chassis feel tight with no slop or vagueness.
Clutch engagement is a little strange (grabby) is not quite the right description.
Tach reads low but needs restoration (this winter) and has a new cable, drive @ the drive head has been resealed.
Good mid-range, carburation is close.
Brakes are still bedding but serviceable (Ferodo Pads, Calipers rebuilt)
Nut & bolts again after ride, checked torques...

Looking for 1980 KZ750E parts...

Last edit: 22 Jul 2026 18:05 by commotoed.

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Re: 50 mile check up

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Looking for 1980 KZ750E parts...

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Re: 50 mile check up

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Looks really good. Safe travels.

1980 kz750E1, Delkevic exhaust

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