83 KZ750

Hi all. I will introduce myself in a little while, but my first post is one I need to find out about soon.
I have the 83 KZ750 four cyl. with air forks. Can you tell me how many lbs. I need to carry in them?
Thanks, JlazyH


Post edited by: JlazyH, at: 2006/09/17 14:25

Post edited by: steell, at: 2006/09/17 14:52

Hey JlazyH:

8.5 - 13 psi

I suggest 5-7 psi to start off, and then see how it works.

What a tease!

I love the Kaw Halloween colors.

Nice bike.
I would go with Steell's suggestion to start.
This appears to be a KZ750-L3.
Are the rear shocks stock?

Mcdroid wrote:

Hey JlazyH:

8.5 - 13 psi

as per Kawasaki Heavy Industries shop manual (part number 99924-1021-04)

JlazyH wrote:

...I have the 83 KZ750 four cyl...

I just have to say it: That is my FAVORITE paint scheme of all the Kaws. Yes, even including the green.

Sorry for hijacking, we now return you to your regularly scheduled thread, shown in it's entirety....

koolaid_kid wrote:

Nice bike.
I would go with Steell's suggestion to start.
This appears to be a KZ750-L3.
Are the rear shocks stock?

It is a KZ750 L3. I never have been able to find out what the L3 stands for.
The entire bike is stock other than a cruse control and a shield.

That is a very rare bike you have there. It was the last year for the 4 cylinder KZ750 bikes, and was the second or third year for the GPZZ750. Your bike (the "L3", bcause it was the L model, third year of production -- 1983)and is the same frame and drive components as the 1982 GPZ750, the differences being only the tank, tail and certain other beauty components. If you wanted, you could swap the body comenents with an early GPZ750 for a different look.

The L model differs from the earlier KZ750E models (1980-82) by reason of only minor changes from the E Model. You have a larger and longer tank, the seat is set slightly farther back on the frame, and you have a squared headlight. The L also has the pegs set rearward. Both the L and E bikes use a somewhat narrow 18" rear wheel.

The H [aka the LTD] models have a longer set of forks, and a greater rake angle, plus ape-hanger bars, and a fatter 16" tire, all giving them a semi-chopper look. Most of the riders here with the H models have swapped out the apehangers for something more sporty.

All of the KZ750 bikes are derived from the earlier KZ650 series, so many of the parts are interchangible.

I have a near perfect NOS L tank that matches yours, that I am looking to install onto a basket case bike, if I can ever find the right one to fix up. As I said, the L models are rare. Take good care of it, and keep it on the road.

Take a look at the pictures in the gallery, and you will see how your bike evolved from the earlier models.