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29 Nov 2011 13:58 #490663
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Hello from northern PA. I just picked up a rough-ish KZ750 LTD this summer, and have been alternating between riding and tinkering with it. It'll be something of a project, but I'm keeping it practical. Trying to make it into a scrambler-type bike a la the Honda CL series and the Triumph Scrambler. Need to raise the rear a bit, hoping to scare up an 18" rear wheel and possibly some slightly longer rear shocks.
Lots of really sharp bikes on here...and lots of good info.
Lots of really sharp bikes on here...and lots of good info.
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29 Nov 2011 17:41 #490683
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80 KZ1000 LTD
81 Yamaha XJ650 maxim
84 CR60r
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welcome, the members here are great and ready to help if needed. Good luck with the project. PICTURES??????
80 KZ1000 LTD
81 Yamaha XJ650 maxim
84 CR60r
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29 Nov 2011 18:04 #490685
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2000 ZRX 1100
1976 KZ 900- Daily Driver
1980 LTD 550- Dalton Highway survivor!
If it has tits or tires, it'll give you problems!
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Welcome! I grew up outside of Williamsport, so I know NE PA quite well!
2000 ZRX 1100
1976 KZ 900- Daily Driver
1980 LTD 550- Dalton Highway survivor!
If it has tits or tires, it'll give you problems!
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30 Nov 2011 10:53 #490817
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No pics yet...I haven't actually changed anything aside from adding a set of dirtbike bars from some vintage Kawasaki, and removing some gigantic sissy bar/backrest thingy. Will try to snap a few pix later today...
I don't often get near Williamsport, I work around Troy/Mansfield area and live in northern Susquehanna county (just a mile shy of the NY state line actually).
I don't often get near Williamsport, I work around Troy/Mansfield area and live in northern Susquehanna county (just a mile shy of the NY state line actually).
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30 Nov 2011 20:41 #490870
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80 KZ750 H1 - the Kaw calf
79 KZ750 Twin - Miss Nov 2008 KZR calander
79 KZ750 Twin parts bike
78 KZ650 C2 Parts Bike
75 KZ400 Wife's old bike sold
81 KZ440 A2 LTD Wife's new bike
84 Honda 450 Rebel Wife's newest bike
Jim
Quincy,IL
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Welcome jaredthegeek, looks like you have a 1980 KZ750 H1 (LTD model with 2 pc seat).
The changes look good.
I went this route, so far
Good Luck,
Jim
The changes look good.
I went this route, so far
Good Luck,
Jim
80 KZ750 H1 - the Kaw calf
79 KZ750 Twin - Miss Nov 2008 KZR calander
79 KZ750 Twin parts bike
78 KZ650 C2 Parts Bike
75 KZ400 Wife's old bike sold
81 KZ440 A2 LTD Wife's new bike
84 Honda 450 Rebel Wife's newest bike
Jim
Quincy,IL
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01 Dec 2011 15:16 #490981
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The title says it's an '81, but I don't guess a lot changed between the years. I like the bobber look, but this is going to see a fair amount of dirt road use (I live on one) so I'm heading in the scrambler direction. Hoping to figure out what 18" rear wheels will bolt up, and perhaps some slightly longer rear shocks. Eventually hoping to arrive at something resembling a Triumph Scrambler but with an inline-4...
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01 Dec 2011 16:01 #490988
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80 KZ750 H1 - the Kaw calf
79 KZ750 Twin - Miss Nov 2008 KZR calander
79 KZ750 Twin parts bike
78 KZ650 C2 Parts Bike
75 KZ400 Wife's old bike sold
81 KZ440 A2 LTD Wife's new bike
84 Honda 450 Rebel Wife's newest bike
Jim
Quincy,IL
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For the 18" rear wheel, look for one from a 650. Complete assembly (left spacer, cush drive, wheel, right spacer, disc and caliper with bracket and torque rod) will slip right in the swing arm and use the same axle diameter. The 750 has a 630 chain and sprockets and the 650 uses a 530.
I am using an assembly from a 78 KZ650 that I have test fit and am going to change the sprockets and chain to the 530 size.
I will post you some pictures tonight for ref.
Good Luck
Jim
I am using an assembly from a 78 KZ650 that I have test fit and am going to change the sprockets and chain to the 530 size.
I will post you some pictures tonight for ref.
Good Luck
Jim
80 KZ750 H1 - the Kaw calf
79 KZ750 Twin - Miss Nov 2008 KZR calander
79 KZ750 Twin parts bike
78 KZ650 C2 Parts Bike
75 KZ400 Wife's old bike sold
81 KZ440 A2 LTD Wife's new bike
84 Honda 450 Rebel Wife's newest bike
Jim
Quincy,IL
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02 Dec 2011 02:35 - 02 Dec 2011 02:36 #491056
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80 KZ750 H1 - the Kaw calf
79 KZ750 Twin - Miss Nov 2008 KZR calander
79 KZ750 Twin parts bike
78 KZ650 C2 Parts Bike
75 KZ400 Wife's old bike sold
81 KZ440 A2 LTD Wife's new bike
84 Honda 450 Rebel Wife's newest bike
Jim
Quincy,IL
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80 KZ750 H1 - the Kaw calf
79 KZ750 Twin - Miss Nov 2008 KZR calander
79 KZ750 Twin parts bike
78 KZ650 C2 Parts Bike
75 KZ400 Wife's old bike sold
81 KZ440 A2 LTD Wife's new bike
84 Honda 450 Rebel Wife's newest bike
Jim
Quincy,IL
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