My 1977 KZ750 Chain BROKE today while I was riding

  • JWKZ750
  • Topic Author
  • Visitor
17 Apr 2017 18:03 #759463 by JWKZ750

SWest wrote: I like them all. Had one each in my bay from time to time. If my friends didn't have Z1's, I would have wound up with a 750 Four. B)
Steve


The 750 is a really nice ride. I was just thinking, if I could only keep two it would be the 750 and the 500F

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • SWest
  • Offline
  • Sustaining Member
  • 10 22 2014
More
17 Apr 2017 18:07 #759464 by SWest

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.


Deprecated: strstr(): Passing null to parameter #1 ($haystack) of type string is deprecated in /home/kzride5/public_html/libraries/kunena/src/User/KunenaUser.php on line 1656

Deprecated: strstr(): Passing null to parameter #1 ($haystack) of type string is deprecated in /home/kzride5/public_html/libraries/kunena/src/User/KunenaUser.php on line 1656

Deprecated: strstr(): Passing null to parameter #1 ($haystack) of type string is deprecated in /home/kzride5/public_html/libraries/kunena/src/User/KunenaUser.php on line 1656

Deprecated: strstr(): Passing null to parameter #1 ($haystack) of type string is deprecated in /home/kzride5/public_html/libraries/kunena/src/User/KunenaUser.php on line 1656
  • JWKZ750
  • Topic Author
  • Visitor
17 Apr 2017 18:43 #759468 by JWKZ750

SWest wrote: The 650 Yam's were bullet proof.
Steve


Lots of maintenance though. finicky bikes but great

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • SWest
  • Offline
  • Sustaining Member
  • 10 22 2014
More
17 Apr 2017 19:03 #759470 by SWest
The 750 Honda's had a oiling problem in the top end. Had friends that had cams burn up. Watch for it. Miller's Honda Davidson gave my bike a run for her money. His was bored to 1000. It was only when I got some cams and the 33's, I could walk on him.
Steve

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
17 Apr 2017 19:35 #759472 by RonKZ650
Also CB750s were known to break chains. One of the things to look for when purchasing used ones was engine case damage from broken chains. Not sure exactly why, but this was a common thing on older CB750s.

321,000 miles on KZ's that I can remember. Not going to see any more.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.


Deprecated: strstr(): Passing null to parameter #1 ($haystack) of type string is deprecated in /home/kzride5/public_html/libraries/kunena/src/User/KunenaUser.php on line 1656

Deprecated: strstr(): Passing null to parameter #1 ($haystack) of type string is deprecated in /home/kzride5/public_html/libraries/kunena/src/User/KunenaUser.php on line 1656

Deprecated: strstr(): Passing null to parameter #1 ($haystack) of type string is deprecated in /home/kzride5/public_html/libraries/kunena/src/User/KunenaUser.php on line 1656

Deprecated: strstr(): Passing null to parameter #1 ($haystack) of type string is deprecated in /home/kzride5/public_html/libraries/kunena/src/User/KunenaUser.php on line 1656
  • JWKZ750
  • Topic Author
  • Visitor
17 Apr 2017 19:55 #759474 by JWKZ750

RonKZ650 wrote: Also CB750s were known to break chains. One of the things to look for when purchasing used ones was engine case damage from broken chains. Not sure exactly why, but this was a common thing on older CB750s.


Ive never heard 750 chains breaking being an issue. However I have heard of the top end leak that is common to 750's. Ive had the 750 for nearly a year now, runs like a top with no issues. The good thing about having 4 bikes, I can rotate and none of them really rack up miles. I like them all equally so I ride them all, rotating a bike every 2 weeks.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.


Deprecated: strstr(): Passing null to parameter #1 ($haystack) of type string is deprecated in /home/kzride5/public_html/libraries/kunena/src/User/KunenaUser.php on line 1656

Deprecated: strstr(): Passing null to parameter #1 ($haystack) of type string is deprecated in /home/kzride5/public_html/libraries/kunena/src/User/KunenaUser.php on line 1656

Deprecated: strstr(): Passing null to parameter #1 ($haystack) of type string is deprecated in /home/kzride5/public_html/libraries/kunena/src/User/KunenaUser.php on line 1656

Deprecated: strstr(): Passing null to parameter #1 ($haystack) of type string is deprecated in /home/kzride5/public_html/libraries/kunena/src/User/KunenaUser.php on line 1656
  • JWKZ750
  • Topic Author
  • Visitor
18 Apr 2017 14:27 #759530 by JWKZ750

SWest wrote: The 750 Honda's had a oiling problem in the top end. Had friends that had cams burn up. Watch for it. Miller's Honda Davidson gave my bike a run for her money. His was bored to 1000. It was only when I got some cams and the 33's, I could walk on him.
Steve


I ended up getting this chain and sprocket set:

www.d2moto.com/products/1976-1979-kawasa...nd-sprocket-kit-gold

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
22 Apr 2017 16:40 - 22 Apr 2017 16:43 #759938 by baldy110
Not to rain on your parade here but the "volar" brand is a very cheap and a low quality chain made in china. Go with the name brands like RK and Regina.
Last edit: 22 Apr 2017 16:43 by baldy110.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.


Deprecated: strstr(): Passing null to parameter #1 ($haystack) of type string is deprecated in /home/kzride5/public_html/libraries/kunena/src/User/KunenaUser.php on line 1656

Deprecated: strstr(): Passing null to parameter #1 ($haystack) of type string is deprecated in /home/kzride5/public_html/libraries/kunena/src/User/KunenaUser.php on line 1656

Deprecated: strstr(): Passing null to parameter #1 ($haystack) of type string is deprecated in /home/kzride5/public_html/libraries/kunena/src/User/KunenaUser.php on line 1656

Deprecated: strstr(): Passing null to parameter #1 ($haystack) of type string is deprecated in /home/kzride5/public_html/libraries/kunena/src/User/KunenaUser.php on line 1656
  • JWKZ750
  • Topic Author
  • Visitor
22 Apr 2017 16:43 #759939 by JWKZ750

baldy110 wrote: Not to rain on your parade here but the "volar" brand is a very cheap and a low quality chain made in china. Go with the name brands like RK anx Regina.


I had no idea. Oh well. too late now. I will change the chain sooner then

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • SWest
  • Offline
  • Sustaining Member
  • 10 22 2014
More
22 Apr 2017 16:58 #759941 by SWest
Return it. I had one start coming apart. Had to run a standard chain until I could afford a new EK O ring chain and sprockets.
Steve

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.


Deprecated: strstr(): Passing null to parameter #1 ($haystack) of type string is deprecated in /home/kzride5/public_html/libraries/kunena/src/User/KunenaUser.php on line 1656

Deprecated: strstr(): Passing null to parameter #1 ($haystack) of type string is deprecated in /home/kzride5/public_html/libraries/kunena/src/User/KunenaUser.php on line 1656

Deprecated: strstr(): Passing null to parameter #1 ($haystack) of type string is deprecated in /home/kzride5/public_html/libraries/kunena/src/User/KunenaUser.php on line 1656

Deprecated: strstr(): Passing null to parameter #1 ($haystack) of type string is deprecated in /home/kzride5/public_html/libraries/kunena/src/User/KunenaUser.php on line 1656
  • JWKZ750
  • Topic Author
  • Visitor
22 Apr 2017 16:59 - 22 Apr 2017 17:03 #759942 by JWKZ750

SWest wrote: Return it. I had one start coming apart. Had to run a standard chain until I could afford a new EK O ring chain and sprockets.
Steve


thats mildly upsetting. I was going to have the bike fixed this week. I had no idea this is a bad chain. ugh. waste of money and time

Im going to get this one then www.jpcycles.com/product/742-259?utm_ter...m3UN1NtDcRoCIgjw_wcB
Last edit: 22 Apr 2017 17:03 by JWKZ750.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • SWest
  • Offline
  • Sustaining Member
  • 10 22 2014
More
22 Apr 2017 17:11 #759945 by SWest

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Powered by Kunena Forum