1980 KZ750 LTD rebuild or no?
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1980 KZ750 LTD rebuild or no?
27 Jun 2011 13:41
I have a 1980 KZ750 LTD. pictures here. As you can see it has a bit of rust, and the tags on the bike are from 2002. I have no idea how long it has been sitting outside. It was given to my brother in law and then to me. I pulled it out of my father in law's backyard a couple weeks ago.
My father-in-law, who is a mechanic, is fairly confident that if I replace all of the fluids and kick her on, she'll start right up. I'm going to attempt to pick up a clymer's manual after this payday, as all of the attempts I've used to locate a service manual has been in vain. (unless I want to spend upwards of $80) The local libraries were a bust.
I managed to find a pdf of the Kawasaki service manual but the pictures are too dark to see, although the text is very legible.
I have no vehicle mechanical experience really, the first time I've ever even worked on an engine was when I bought my Honda Rebel. And on that I've only done fluid replacements, brakes, and have recently removed and cleaned the carburetor. (Its soaking right now, we'll see my success this evening lol)
My fear is the rust on the bike, and how to remove it. And whether I should even bother kicking on the engine or just tear it apart and start a rebuild. :S Also I have very limited monthly income going to this bike.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
My father-in-law, who is a mechanic, is fairly confident that if I replace all of the fluids and kick her on, she'll start right up. I'm going to attempt to pick up a clymer's manual after this payday, as all of the attempts I've used to locate a service manual has been in vain. (unless I want to spend upwards of $80) The local libraries were a bust.
I managed to find a pdf of the Kawasaki service manual but the pictures are too dark to see, although the text is very legible.I have no vehicle mechanical experience really, the first time I've ever even worked on an engine was when I bought my Honda Rebel. And on that I've only done fluid replacements, brakes, and have recently removed and cleaned the carburetor. (Its soaking right now, we'll see my success this evening lol)
My fear is the rust on the bike, and how to remove it. And whether I should even bother kicking on the engine or just tear it apart and start a rebuild. :S Also I have very limited monthly income going to this bike.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
1980 Kawasaki KZ750 LTD (project)
2007 Honda Rebel
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Re: 1980 KZ750 LTD rebuild or no?
28 Jun 2011 03:17
Lol awesome! homebrew! the best kind of stuff. Thanks so much! I'll let you know how it goes 
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Re: 1980 KZ750 LTD rebuild or no?
28 Jun 2011 06:48
Well it wont be an easy one one the esthetic side !
Agree with KZ250LTD... check what she got inside
Agree with KZ250LTD... check what she got inside
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Re: 1980 KZ750 LTD rebuild or no?
28 Jun 2011 07:09 - 28 Jun 2011 07:12readmckay wrote: I have a 1980 KZ750 LTD. pictures here....
Maybe here:readmckay.imgur.com/kawasaki#1O8Om
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