Wrecked my 81 Kz750ltd

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Re: Re:Wrecked my 81 Kz750ltd

22 Apr 2015 14:47
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1000 on the left 750 on the right...
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Re: Re:Wrecked my 81 Kz750ltd

22 Apr 2015 14:50 - 22 Apr 2015 14:51
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dom2570 wrote: 1000 on the left 750 on the right...

They sure look identical... Happen to have part no, or any #s on them?
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Re: Re:Wrecked my 81 Kz750ltd

22 Apr 2015 14:51 - 22 Apr 2015 14:52
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Are there any part numbers on them, they do look like they should interchange.
LOL beat me by a few seconds......
So the old Rocker gets out his bike to make a ton before he takes his leave. Up on the A1 by Scotch Corner
just like it used to be. And as he flies --- tears in his eyes ---
his wind-whipped words echo the final take and he hits the trunk road doing around 120 with no room left to brake.
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Re: Re:Wrecked my 81 Kz750ltd

22 Apr 2015 15:00 - 22 Apr 2015 15:04
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If you aren't sure the plates are the same, you could swap out the pickups. The pickups are interchangeable, but I guess the plates can vary, depending upon the model. Also, I think you may want to keep the hardware with its plate --- some have steel screws while others have brass & they shouldn't be interchanged (from memory, info from replies by loudhvx).
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Re: Wrecked my 81 Kz750ltd

22 Apr 2015 16:23
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Only diff. I see is the KZ1000 doesn't have the wire for the
oil pressure sending unit.
1980 KZ650 F1
ZX750A1 motor.
Wiseco 810cc kit.
Zukiworks racing ported head.
VM 29 smooth bore's.
Dyna 2000 Ign. w/Dyna mini coil's
APE cylinder stud's and nut's.
APE valve spring's.
APE Track King clutch.
V/H KZ1000 sidewinder.
3.5x18 laced to a KZ1000 disk hub.
150/60/18 Shinko 006 Podium.
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Re: Re:Wrecked my 81 Kz750ltd

22 Apr 2015 17:52
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They both had brass screws, just different plate sizes. The oil pressure wire is the only difference I can find too. It was only $40 so definitely worth trying.
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Re: Re:Wrecked my 81 Kz750ltd

24 Apr 2015 17:28
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Used some JB steel stick to fill in the missing chunk. Then mounted the new rim and everything else. She fired right up for me. I should get the timing cover tomorrow. The. All that is left is new bars, as these bent.
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Re: Re:Wrecked my 81 Kz750ltd

24 Apr 2015 18:09
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dom2570 wrote: Used some JB steel stick to fill in the missing chunk. Then mounted the new rim and everything else. She fired right up for me. I should get the timing cover tomorrow. The. All that is left is new bars, as these bent.

What kind of bars are you gonna go with? Rentals would look cool with your setup...
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Re: Re:Wrecked my 81 Kz750ltd

25 Apr 2015 19:35
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I'm not sure what bars I'll go with. It really depends on what my local shop has on hand.

I got the side cover today. It was gold and ugly at first, but sanded down really nice.
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Re: Wrecked my 81 Kz750ltd

09 May 2015 14:27
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I decided to really take some time and tear into this bike while I mess around on my 440, can a mod move this to the project section?

I went through the wiring and replaced a lot of wires, sanded and polished terminals and attempted to clean it up as much as I could. I tried to remove the fuse box and replace it with an automotive blade box. It worked absolutely great...until I got caught in the rain...Luckily I had an old box to switch back to till I sort out the kinks.

I replaced the plugs, ordered new plug wires, and valve cover gasket. Once the gasket gets here I will be adjusting the valves.

I have a dent in the tank I want to try and get taken care of, then I am going to clear coat it. I have fallen in love with the rust look...

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Re: Wrecked my 81 Kz750ltd

09 May 2015 18:46
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Not sure about clear over rust, but if you do, maybe think about a matt clear.

Martin, yes the 550 covers do fit.
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