Saving a '81 KZ750-E

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Re: Saving a '81 KZ750-E

05 Feb 2021 17:43
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That is surely beautiful, especially considering the rough example you started with! I have a really original 1980 KZ750E with only 4500 miles on it in my shed, can I send it to you for a "conversion"?

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Re: Saving a '81 KZ750-E

05 Feb 2021 18:22
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Super nice
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Re: Saving a '81 KZ750-E

05 Feb 2021 18:28
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krazee1 wrote: That is surely beautiful, especially considering the rough example you started with! I have a really original 1980 KZ750E with only 4500 miles on it in my shed, can I send it to you for a "conversion"?

Mike

4500 miles? Don't do a restomod, keep it original!!
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Re: Saving a '81 KZ750-E

05 Feb 2021 21:54
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But it's moron maroon (as we used to say), quiet and doesn't look like a baby ELR!

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Re: Saving a '81 KZ750-E

06 Feb 2021 14:12
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Quiz time! Help me out, I can't find what this part is for. It was in my batch of powder coated parts.
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Re: Saving a '81 KZ750-E

06 Feb 2021 14:40
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Seems to be a horn bracket.
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Re: Saving a '81 KZ750-E

06 Feb 2021 15:04
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gazzz wrote: Seems to be a horn bracket.

WINNER! I confirmed by looking at my 750. (mine isn't painted as pretty!)

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Re: Saving a '81 KZ750-E

07 Feb 2021 05:33
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That is a beauty! Nicely done!

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Re: Saving a '81 KZ750-E

07 Feb 2021 14:43
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I had a few comments about clutch cables a few pages ago, and low and behold! Z1 Enterprises has them in stock again. $16. Bye Bye rusty ex frozen clutch cable!
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Re: Saving a '81 KZ750-E

08 Feb 2021 19:17 - 08 Feb 2021 19:18
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I finally got the sealing washers for the cam chain tensioner. The last of the openings in the motor have been sealed. Not much, but it's a meaningful step for me!
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Re: Saving a '81 KZ750-E

10 Feb 2021 13:09
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I figured I would need a set of these eventually. Just arrived today.

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Re: Saving a '81 KZ750-E

10 Feb 2021 13:12
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I hope they are adjustable.
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