Exactly HOW different are KZ750 seats?
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Re: Exactly HOW different are KZ750 seats?
14 Nov 2014 16:57
I saw that too. I would guess it was probably mice; they're especially pernicious when it comes to hiding stuff in and living in and around motorcycles, as well as cars in storage.
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21 Nov 2014 01:18
I'm not interested in profiting off of it, maybe enough to cover shipping charges and a six pack of something frosty and it's yours
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Re: Exactly HOW different are KZ750 seats?
21 Nov 2014 09:32
That's certainly doable. PM me with your address if you want a postal MO, or your Paypal ID if you prefer that. My zip is 65702, so you can figure shipping.
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02 Dec 2014 23:14
Sorry I have been side tracked the last few weeks, busy season at work, I will figure up shipping costs and get back to you ASAP
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Re: Exactly HOW different are KZ750 seats?
10 Jan 2015 18:44
I know the holidays can be crazy busy; I never got out to the shed myself. Sent you a PM.
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18 Jan 2015 20:01
did you get a seat for it yet? i might have one in the garage i dont log here as often as i used to
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19 Jan 2015 19:17
No, and you're a godsend- SMB has become AWOL! I hope he's out enjoying some unseasonably-warm weather like we've gotten here recently; in any case, he's been detained. Your attendance is much appreciated! I was about to pull the trigger on a seat from an H ('83 750-4 LTD), in the off chance it would work.
PM me with some pics, if you can, and the year/model of the bike from which the seat comes (if you know)- not that the latter matters at this point, just for my own curiosity- and your payment terms.
THANK YOU!!!
PM me with some pics, if you can, and the year/model of the bike from which the seat comes (if you know)- not that the latter matters at this point, just for my own curiosity- and your payment terms.
THANK YOU!!!
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Re: Exactly HOW different are KZ750 seats?
20 Jan 2015 05:46
KAWASAKI KZ750 SEAT KZ 750 1983 TWIN KZ750K
The seller says it's from a 750K Twin, so it should fit the CSR.
Kawasaki KZ750M CSR Seat Cover KZ 750 1982 (W/E)
There may be other seat covers available on eebbaayy.
B&H Specialties & Saddlemen are a couple of places to check. Or maybe Z1Enterprises.com.
The seller says it's from a 750K Twin, so it should fit the CSR.
Kawasaki KZ750M CSR Seat Cover KZ 750 1982 (W/E)
There may be other seat covers available on eebbaayy.
B&H Specialties & Saddlemen are a couple of places to check. Or maybe Z1Enterprises.com.
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20 Jan 2015 06:32
Spend a while flipping through this lot and you might find an answer to your original question
www.cmsnl.com/search/index.php?spbmmodel=kz750&spbmbrand=KA
(if the link works,that is !)
www.cmsnl.com/search/index.php?spbmmodel=kz750&spbmbrand=KA
(if the link works,that is !)
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/594313-csr1000-project-build
CB550 (1978)
CB500/4 (1972)*
KZ1000CSR (1981)
XT 600E (1999)
TDM900 (2003)
CB550 (1978)
CB500/4 (1972)*
KZ1000CSR (1981)
XT 600E (1999)
TDM900 (2003)
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Re: Exactly HOW different are KZ750 seats?
20 Jan 2015 20:08martin_csr wrote: KAWASAKI KZ750 SEAT KZ 750 1983 TWIN KZ750K
The seller says it's from a 750K Twin, so it should fit the CSR.
Interesting that you found that; I've had "KZ750 seat" on autosearch for months now, and for whatever reason that didn't come up! I did note, however, that in the ad it listed a '77 Z650B as the only model it will fit, and I got "This part is not compatible with 1982 Kawasaki 750 CSR KZ750M" when I put that Y/M/M in. Still, a decent looking seat with a not-unrepairable tear- wouldn't even bother with a recover for something that small. I'm going to ask the seller for a pic of the underside; $95 is a little steep for me, but worth it to have done.
davido wrote: Spend a while flipping through this lot and you might find an answer to your original question
www.cmsnl.com/search/index.php?spbmmodel=kz750&spbmbrand=KA
I've been through the 750 twins at CMS, and the only rig truly compatible with the M is the equally short-lived K. I know that the Bs will not work; their aft frame is flat, where the K and M are stepped like the later H and N model 4-cylinders, albeit with mounting hardware in differing locations. Why, oh why did they have to muck about so much, and then name everything the bloody same?!
Thanks to both of you for your assistance!
Nick
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Re: Exactly HOW different are KZ750 seats?
21 Jan 2015 07:02 - 23 Jan 2015 05:45
That seat is not for a 650B. There's a photo of the underside. I'm not that familiar with the Twins, but the shape, seat latch & hinges look correct. He has a bunch of parts for the 750K, so the listing is probably correct.
However, the cover pattern looks kinda like a 750 Spectre --- not sure if any Twins had that or not. Maybe the Twin seat was recovered or someone installed a non-stock seat. 30-yrs later, who knows?
Here's a Spectre seat: the underside is different from the one listed for the 750K, so maybe the Twin seat is correct. ??? 1983 Kawasaki KZ750 KZ 750 Spectre K441' seat saddle .
The $95 includes shipping & It says make offer.
As a side note, with a little luck maybe there's an owners manual hidden in the document case.
However, the cover pattern looks kinda like a 750 Spectre --- not sure if any Twins had that or not. Maybe the Twin seat was recovered or someone installed a non-stock seat. 30-yrs later, who knows?
Here's a Spectre seat: the underside is different from the one listed for the 750K, so maybe the Twin seat is correct. ??? 1983 Kawasaki KZ750 KZ 750 Spectre K441' seat saddle .
The $95 includes shipping & It says make offer.
As a side note, with a little luck maybe there's an owners manual hidden in the document case.

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Re: Exactly HOW different are KZ750 seats?
21 Jan 2015 19:56
Well, I did look at the undersides- I hadn't noted there were more pictures beyond the five that showed below the main pic, so I scrolled over. The two are virtually identical, but not absolutely identical. I also noted the part numbers for the safety checklist sticker are different, and I know MrMonkeyClaw is absolutely top-notch when it comes to identifying the sources of his parts, so I believe him when he says that seat comes from a Spectre.
I made an offer on the Twin seat, we'll see what happens. BTChalice, I may still be interested, if you can post pics of your seat to my PM, and what you're asking.
Thanks, all!
I made an offer on the Twin seat, we'll see what happens. BTChalice, I may still be interested, if you can post pics of your seat to my PM, and what you're asking.
Thanks, all!
Nick
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