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Hi from Belgium - KZ750 & KZ700
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16 Nov 2015 00:52 #698888
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Hi from Belgium - KZ750 & KZ700 was created by biker for life
Hi all,
After reading some of the topics on the forum, I wanted to join the conversations so I just logged in. I'm 32 yrs old and live in Belgium. In my spare time I like to work on my motorcycles and ride them of course.
My latest projects have been a Suzuki GS450 cafe racer and a Honda CB750 Bol d'Or cafe racer. I managed to sell them for a little profit and went looking for a new project bike. That's when I stumbled upon not one but two good looking Kawa's; a KZ750 and A KZ700. I managed to buy both bikes for just 1.600 EUR. Basically, I bought one and got one for free
The KZ750 is in a very good shape and runs perfectly. The bike looks complete and is still in it's original state. For now, I will keep this one in it's original state and just enjoy the ride.
The KZ700 has been standing still for a few years and will need some TLC, but I hope to have it running again soon. This bike will get a complete makeover and will become my wife's bike.
I hope to get some tips and tricks from this forum and I'll be putting a build thread on here as well so you can follow the progress on this next project.
Here are some pics of the beauties:
1986 Kawasaki KZ750
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Jan Moons
, on Flickr
IMG_20150815_165033
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Jan Moons
, on Flickr
IMG_20150815_165225_hdr
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Jan Moons
, on Flickr
IMG_20150815_165240_hdr
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Jan Moons
, on Flickr
After reading some of the topics on the forum, I wanted to join the conversations so I just logged in. I'm 32 yrs old and live in Belgium. In my spare time I like to work on my motorcycles and ride them of course.
My latest projects have been a Suzuki GS450 cafe racer and a Honda CB750 Bol d'Or cafe racer. I managed to sell them for a little profit and went looking for a new project bike. That's when I stumbled upon not one but two good looking Kawa's; a KZ750 and A KZ700. I managed to buy both bikes for just 1.600 EUR. Basically, I bought one and got one for free
The KZ750 is in a very good shape and runs perfectly. The bike looks complete and is still in it's original state. For now, I will keep this one in it's original state and just enjoy the ride.
The KZ700 has been standing still for a few years and will need some TLC, but I hope to have it running again soon. This bike will get a complete makeover and will become my wife's bike.
I hope to get some tips and tricks from this forum and I'll be putting a build thread on here as well so you can follow the progress on this next project.
Here are some pics of the beauties:
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16 Nov 2015 02:27 #698890
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All the best, Jeff
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Replied by BornAgainBiker on topic Hi from Belgium - KZ750 & KZ700
Welcome--nice looking bikes you have there--good luck with your project.
All the best, Jeff
1984 KZ440 D6
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16 Nov 2015 03:45 #698899
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Welcome. Good deal. Is that a water tower in the background? Look forward to your build.
Steve
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16 Nov 2015 04:42 #698907
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It's a part of an old factory. I believe it was some kind of mill. This is the only part of the building which is still standing.
It is currently being renovated. This would make a very cool house I think
It is currently being renovated. This would make a very cool house I think
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16 Nov 2015 05:00 #698910
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Michael
Victoria, Texas
1982 GPz750
1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
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Replied by Mcdroid on topic Hi from Belgium - KZ750 & KZ700
Welcome to KZR! I wonder how that KZ700 found its' way to Europe? That was a USA only model, I believe.
Michael
Victoria, Texas
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16 Nov 2015 05:25 #698917
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www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/594313-csr1000-project-build
CB550 (1978)
CB500/4 (1972)*
KZ1000CSR (1981)
XT 600E (1999)
TDM900 (2003)
Replied by davido on topic Hi from Belgium - KZ750 & KZ700
The second Vlaam this week.
www.kzrider.com/forum/10-new-members/600...-from-belgium-z1000j
Do you know each other?
I posted a couple of handy addresses for parts and stuff. Welcome.
www.kzrider.com/forum/10-new-members/600...-from-belgium-z1000j
Do you know each other?
I posted a couple of handy addresses for parts and stuff. Welcome.
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/594313-csr1000-project-build
CB550 (1978)
CB500/4 (1972)*
KZ1000CSR (1981)
XT 600E (1999)
TDM900 (2003)
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16 Nov 2015 06:18 #698924
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1978 KZ1000A2 Wiseco 1075 kit
1977 KZ650B1
1973 Triumph Tiger TR7V
1968 BSA Victor Special 441
2015 Triumph Thunderbird LT
1980 Suzuki SP400
Old enough to know better, still too young to care
Replied by redhawk4 on topic Hi from Belgium - KZ750 & KZ700
Great looking bikes, the last of the Kawasaki's I really liked in the day, I never felt the same enthusiasm once the Unitrack models came out. Really remind me of the Z1000J I had in 1982.
1978 KZ1000A2 Wiseco 1075 kit
1977 KZ650B1
1973 Triumph Tiger TR7V
1968 BSA Victor Special 441
2015 Triumph Thunderbird LT
1980 Suzuki SP400
Old enough to know better, still too young to care
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16 Nov 2015 08:56 #698959
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Replied by Lacher on topic Hi from Belgium - KZ750 & KZ700
Nice bikes! I don't think we know each other, but its nice to see another Vlaming with some nice bikes though! Looking forward to seeing the progress.
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16 Nov 2015 14:40 #698992
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Rob
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1978 KZ650 C2, 130K kms, Delkevic ex, EI, CVK32, PMC easy clutch, ATK fork brace, steering damper, braced swingarm, 18" Z1R front wheel.
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Replied by rstnick on topic Hi from Belgium - KZ750 & KZ700
Welcome.
Nice pair you found there.
I've always liked the paint schemes on them.
Nice pair you found there.
I've always liked the paint schemes on them.
Rob
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Need a key for your Kawasaki? PM me
1978 KZ650 C2, 130K kms, Delkevic ex, EI, CVK32, PMC easy clutch, ATK fork brace, steering damper, braced swingarm, 18" Z1R front wheel.
2000 ZRX1100
2011 Ninja 250R
2005 z750s
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17 Nov 2015 11:53 #699132
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Replied by biker for life on topic Hi from Belgium - KZ750 & KZ700
Thanks for the welcome
@Lacher, We should meet some day, after the bikes are ready to go back on the road.
I bought both bikes from a guy who imported the bikes from the Netherlands, but I have no idea how the KZ700 entered Europe. I knew it was an American model, but that's all the info I have.
It would be nice to find out the history of the bike, but I think that's impossible...
@Lacher, We should meet some day, after the bikes are ready to go back on the road.
I bought both bikes from a guy who imported the bikes from the Netherlands, but I have no idea how the KZ700 entered Europe. I knew it was an American model, but that's all the info I have.
It would be nice to find out the history of the bike, but I think that's impossible...
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17 Nov 2015 11:55 #699133
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