Saving a '81 KZ750-E

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Re: Saving a '81 KZ750-E

30 Dec 2020 08:06
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Have any of you seen the new Z900RS? I think they did a great job in channeling the original Z1!

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Re: Saving a '81 KZ750-E

30 Dec 2020 09:59
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Skidmark wrote: Have any of you seen the new Z900RS? I think they did a great job in channeling the original Z1!


These bikes have been out since 2018-ish. I want one so bad. I think I'd go for one from the first 2 years, as they have the original orange/brown Z1 colour scheme, and they're starting to slowly pop up in the used market.
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Re: Saving a '81 KZ750-E

30 Dec 2020 15:35
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I was finally satisfied with all of the grinding and sanding on the swing arm modification, so it made it to powder coat today. I should have it back about the same time the new pivot bearings arrive. I have to take another detour for a week or so anyway - the daughter's '72 bug needs some dad love. Pulling the motor and installing a set of dual Kadron carburetors.
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Re: Saving a '81 KZ750-E

04 Jan 2021 12:59 - 04 Jan 2021 13:01
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Oh happy day! I love getting parts. My new swing arm bearings showed up. These are German made bearings, and $6/ea. cheaper than Partzilla/Z1E.



Krazee1 - you are a frickin' rock star! I got the shims you sent today, too! Now I can get the head back on the motor. Woo hoo!!!!
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Re: Saving a '81 KZ750-E

04 Jan 2021 14:21
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Glad to help! I was trying to remember what day I sent them last week, possibly Tuesday? I know it was the day after our latest snowstorm. Not too bad of service for the good old U.S. Postal Service for $.85!

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Re: Saving a '81 KZ750-E

06 Jan 2021 19:34
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She is back on both feet again. I packed the swing arm bearings and pressed them in today. Got the back end put back together. Now if I could just get to the bench with the cylinder head on it... :dry:

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Re: Saving a '81 KZ750-E

06 Jan 2021 21:31
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Note* this is not ride height, the front suspension is being compressed by the tie downs.
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Re: Saving a '81 KZ750-E

07 Jan 2021 06:34
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Looking good.
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1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
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Re: Saving a '81 KZ750-E

08 Jan 2021 06:26
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Sweet!

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Gpz750A1 1983
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Re: Saving a '81 KZ750-E

08 Jan 2021 12:44
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Good work, looks like your back on track again. How much chain clearance did you end up with?
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Re: Saving a '81 KZ750-E

08 Jan 2021 13:18 - 08 Jan 2021 13:29
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About one finger (precise measuring, right there!)

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'87 Suzuki Savage 650 Street Tracker (lost in the shop fire)

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Re: Saving a '81 KZ750-E

08 Jan 2021 14:10
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Loads of space!
I imagine you can hardly see the change to the swingarm from the side. Nice work.
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1977 KZ1000A1 ( www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/616901...-spare-parts-project )
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