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New member from New Zealand with hand-me-down Z750
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26 Oct 2016 13:54 - 26 Oct 2016 13:56 #746278
by dogerz
1980 Z750E
New member from New Zealand with hand-me-down Z750 was created by dogerz
I bought member Rustyhama's Z750E. I had one way-back, so when I saw the advertisement for Rustyhama's nostalgia got the better of me and I bought it. I am grateful to him for resurrecting it from a barn, tidying it up and getting it back into service..
The bike was/is in good overall condition - apart from the starter clutch which, although worked, made horrible squawk and grinding noises, to the point I would cringe every time it hit the starter button. I have now repaired it and have some comments and tips stemming from that that I will put in a separate post. The other work I have done is to paint the tank matt black - which completed the job Rusty had started by painting the bodywork/plastics and front mudguard. I also installed a new 4 into 1 exhaust (made locally) and replaced the overly stiff Koni shocks that were on it with new Hagons.
Here's a current picture of it.
The bike was/is in good overall condition - apart from the starter clutch which, although worked, made horrible squawk and grinding noises, to the point I would cringe every time it hit the starter button. I have now repaired it and have some comments and tips stemming from that that I will put in a separate post. The other work I have done is to paint the tank matt black - which completed the job Rusty had started by painting the bodywork/plastics and front mudguard. I also installed a new 4 into 1 exhaust (made locally) and replaced the overly stiff Koni shocks that were on it with new Hagons.
Here's a current picture of it.
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26 Oct 2016 14:00 #746279
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Replied by SWest on topic New member from New Zealand with hand-me-down Z750
Welcome. Looks good.
Steve
Steve
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26 Oct 2016 14:02 #746280
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I have a 1980 Kawasaki KZ750 Ltd. I bought new. I recently managed to get it out of my garage after 28 years and put it on the road again (2010). I feel like a kid all over again. Since I have acquired 3 78 KZ1000 Ltd, 1 1981 KZ1000 Ltd, and another 1980 KZ750 Ltd. Love the LTD's.
Replied by mopguy on topic New member from New Zealand with hand-me-down Z750
Welcome, and nice bike.
I have a 1980 Kawasaki KZ750 Ltd. I bought new. I recently managed to get it out of my garage after 28 years and put it on the road again (2010). I feel like a kid all over again. Since I have acquired 3 78 KZ1000 Ltd, 1 1981 KZ1000 Ltd, and another 1980 KZ750 Ltd. Love the LTD's.
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26 Oct 2016 16:34 #746283
by slmjim+Z1BEBE
A biker looks at your engine and chrome.
A Rider looks at your odometer and tags.
1973 ('72 builds) Z1 x2
1974 Z1-A x2
1975 Z1-B x2
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Replied by slmjim+Z1BEBE on topic New member from New Zealand with hand-me-down Z750
Welcome to our little Internet corner of motorcycle madness.
Good Ridin'
slmjim & Z1BEBE
Good Ridin'
slmjim & Z1BEBE
A biker looks at your engine and chrome.
A Rider looks at your odometer and tags.
1973 ('72 builds) Z1 x2
1974 Z1-A x2
1975 Z1-B x2
1993 CB 750 Nighthawk x2
2009 ST1300A
www.kawasaki-z-classik.com
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on all things Z1, Z2 and KZ900.
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26 Oct 2016 16:37 #746284
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1980 kz750E1, Delkevic exhaust
Replied by JR on topic New member from New Zealand with hand-me-down Z750
Great looking bike. Very clean
I like that exhaust
Welcome.
I like that exhaust
Welcome.
1980 kz750E1, Delkevic exhaust
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27 Oct 2016 05:57 #746294
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Howdy. The muffler system looks to be well-made & a good fit. Any info on that would be good. Thanks.I also installed a new 4 into 1 exhaust (made locally)....
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27 Oct 2016 05:59 #746295
by 531blackbanshee
skiatook,oklahoma 1980 z1r,1978 kz 1000 z1r x 3,
1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!
billybiltit.blogspot.com/
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kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/294594-frame-bracing?limitstart=0
Replied by 531blackbanshee on topic New member from New Zealand with hand-me-down Z750
welcome.
nice bike.
leon
nice bike.
leon
skiatook,oklahoma 1980 z1r,1978 kz 1000 z1r x 3,
1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!
billybiltit.blogspot.com/
www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/325862-triple-tree-custom-work
kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/294594-frame-bracing?limitstart=0
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27 Oct 2016 09:25 #746303
by KZJOE900
Current project 76 KZ900 (This was a Vetter model)
76 KZ900
81 XJ550H SECA (Current Project)
82 XJ550R SECA
Past:
86 FJ1200
74 Z1900
72 CB450
Replied by KZJOE900 on topic New member from New Zealand with hand-me-down Z750
Good work getting the rest sorted. I know Rustyhama and noted that the engine purred. So congratulations, sounds like you got a great bike. Welcome back into the fold.
Current project 76 KZ900 (This was a Vetter model)
76 KZ900
81 XJ550H SECA (Current Project)
82 XJ550R SECA
Past:
86 FJ1200
74 Z1900
72 CB450
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