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11 Nov 2024 05:58 #905956
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Hello everyone!
Blown away already by the sheer amount of info i found here, thank you for sharing your projects and resources.
This is my first Kawasaki, i used to ride a Ducati 900 Supersport and Vespas, so this is all new territory for me.
Yesterday i was gifted a KZ750E, UK model. That is right: i got it as a gift from a good friend, who is a motorcycle mechanic, worked on the bike years back, but moved and decided someone else should enjoy the restoration process. Funny enough, it has exactly my age, which must be sign.
It s been sitting for almost 10 years, so it s in rought shape, but complete. Bike was used for pizza deliveries in London UK for years. Imagine an air cooled 4 cyl in that traffic.Previous owner installed a narrower handlebar for lane splitting.
First things first, can someone help me verify the exact model?
VIN is KZ750E - 007337. I assume this either a E1 or E2. Problem is the bike s colour is some sort of midnight blue, which is not a E1 or E2 colour.
I am planning a frame off restoration, so the road ahead is long and full of surprises!
Best,
Mihai
Blown away already by the sheer amount of info i found here, thank you for sharing your projects and resources.
This is my first Kawasaki, i used to ride a Ducati 900 Supersport and Vespas, so this is all new territory for me.
Yesterday i was gifted a KZ750E, UK model. That is right: i got it as a gift from a good friend, who is a motorcycle mechanic, worked on the bike years back, but moved and decided someone else should enjoy the restoration process. Funny enough, it has exactly my age, which must be sign.
It s been sitting for almost 10 years, so it s in rought shape, but complete. Bike was used for pizza deliveries in London UK for years. Imagine an air cooled 4 cyl in that traffic.Previous owner installed a narrower handlebar for lane splitting.
First things first, can someone help me verify the exact model?
VIN is KZ750E - 007337. I assume this either a E1 or E2. Problem is the bike s colour is some sort of midnight blue, which is not a E1 or E2 colour.
I am planning a frame off restoration, so the road ahead is long and full of surprises!
Best,
Mihai
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11 Nov 2024 06:13 #905958
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Original owner 78 1000 LTD
Mr Turbo Race Kit, MTC 1075 Turbo pistons by PitStop Performance , Falicon Ultra Lite Super Crank, APE everything. Les Holt @ PDM's Billet Goodies . Frame by Chuck Kurzawa @ Logghe Chassis . Deep sump 5qt oil pan. RIP Bill Hahn
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Welcome to KZRider .
You are now among the best people and unlimited knowledge
Dave
You are now among the best people and unlimited knowledge
Dave
Original owner 78 1000 LTD
Mr Turbo Race Kit, MTC 1075 Turbo pistons by PitStop Performance , Falicon Ultra Lite Super Crank, APE everything. Les Holt @ PDM's Billet Goodies . Frame by Chuck Kurzawa @ Logghe Chassis . Deep sump 5qt oil pan. RIP Bill Hahn
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11 Nov 2024 06:30 - 11 Nov 2024 06:31 #905959
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1982 KZ1000 LTD parts donor
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2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough
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That VIN makes it an E1.
www.kzrider.com/filebase-alias?task=down...id=1178&catid=64&m=0
Thank you for "volunteering" to save it.
www.kzrider.com/filebase-alias?task=down...id=1178&catid=64&m=0
Thank you for "volunteering" to save it.
1982 KZ1000 LTD parts donor
1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough
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11 Nov 2024 06:40 - 11 Nov 2024 06:41 #905961
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1977 KZ650 B1
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OLD KAW OWNERS SMILE ALOT
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The frame number you posted falls with in the range listed for the 1980 E1 model according to Zedder
zedder.com/Info/80%20KZ750-E1.htm
I have also attached the list from the back of a FSM that shows frame numbers for the start of each year/model
As to colors it may have been repainted at some point, the info at Zedder indicates of the 80, 81 or 82 E models only the 82 E3 was offered in any version of blue (Luminous Gun Blue). I have no idea what that shade of blue looks like or if it is anything close your machine.
Having said all of that it appears that it is all there and a great starting point for your project.
zedder.com/Info/80%20KZ750-E1.htm
I have also attached the list from the back of a FSM that shows frame numbers for the start of each year/model
As to colors it may have been repainted at some point, the info at Zedder indicates of the 80, 81 or 82 E models only the 82 E3 was offered in any version of blue (Luminous Gun Blue). I have no idea what that shade of blue looks like or if it is anything close your machine.
Having said all of that it appears that it is all there and a great starting point for your project.
1977 KZ650 B1
Pods and Denco header
OLD KAW OWNERS SMILE ALOT
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11 Nov 2024 06:57 #905962
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Welcome from the UK
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11 Nov 2024 07:05 - 11 Nov 2024 07:18 #905963
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1980 kz750E1, Delkevic exhaust
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Welcome from Canada.
Nice gift. That will keep you busy for a whille. Looks like its all there. A few small differences with my 1980 E1 (below) but maybe just North America vs European models.
I'm not into "restoration or period correct" . I just keep it in good condition, keep it running and keep riding it. The 750 is a good solid engine. I have a few km less than 100,000 on it and assuming it fires up again in the spring I should cross that line in the first few eeeks riding.
Enjoy your project
Nice gift. That will keep you busy for a whille. Looks like its all there. A few small differences with my 1980 E1 (below) but maybe just North America vs European models.
I'm not into "restoration or period correct" . I just keep it in good condition, keep it running and keep riding it. The 750 is a good solid engine. I have a few km less than 100,000 on it and assuming it fires up again in the spring I should cross that line in the first few eeeks riding.
Enjoy your project
1980 kz750E1, Delkevic exhaust
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11 Nov 2024 10:24 #905969
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10 years back i started my Ducati 900SS project, but i had my own garage and lots of spare time. It took me two years to finish it and i loved every single minute spent around it.
But this 750 is already under my skin. Spent her best years on the streets of London, ridden by an English teacher tryin’ to make ends meet. It was a loyal companion, and i feel we owe these old brutes a little tlc in return.
Just printed 400 pages of the service manual, so i guess this is the start of a new adventure.
We are all suckers for these old bikes because they used to make us feel something, they made the time we spent riding feel special.
Here we go.
But this 750 is already under my skin. Spent her best years on the streets of London, ridden by an English teacher tryin’ to make ends meet. It was a loyal companion, and i feel we owe these old brutes a little tlc in return.
Just printed 400 pages of the service manual, so i guess this is the start of a new adventure.
We are all suckers for these old bikes because they used to make us feel something, they made the time we spent riding feel special.
Here we go.
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11 Nov 2024 10:27 #905970
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Thank you kindly for the info, again, blown away. 🙏🏼🎩
I will switch colours to match the correct period, any chance you hve a colour chart for the E1?
Muchas gracias!
Mihai
I will switch colours to match the correct period, any chance you hve a colour chart for the E1?
Muchas gracias!
Mihai
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11 Nov 2024 10:30 #905971
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That right there is candy!
Lovely motorbike, can’t believe it’s 45 years old.
Oh, wait. Mine is in the garage!
Best,
Mihai
Lovely motorbike, can’t believe it’s 45 years old.
Oh, wait. Mine is in the garage!
Best,
Mihai
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11 Nov 2024 10:45 - 12 Nov 2024 06:14 #905972
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already stated above, it is a repaint. stock paint would have had pin striping. colors, some 750E models came in L.G. Blue. probably Luminous Gun Blue as noted in an ad/brochure. the L.G. Black in the E2/E3 fuel tank diagram may be an error, probably should be Blue, not black. the side cover diagram says L.G.Blue.
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12 Nov 2024 11:34 #905995
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welcome to the party!
That is a beautiful bike! Looking forward to how you make out with it!
That is a beautiful bike! Looking forward to how you make out with it!
Current project:
'84 KZ700
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