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23 Dec 2022 11:07 - 24 Dec 2022 06:49 #878147
by Len1026
1982 KZ750 LTD
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I'm a 63 yo retired mechanic/auto and truck technical author. I did auto and truck repair in the 80's and landed a job with the Chilton publishing company in 1992. There I helped author their repair manuals. The company shut down @1997 and from there I got a job with Bosch automotive division where I authored repair information for professionals. I retired in early 2019. I recently helped some friends with their motorcycles. The first was a Honda cb77 (1966). The other was a 1982 Honda CB900. I really enjoyed restoring and getting those bikes running so I decided to get my own project. I found a 1982 LTD KZ750 on CL with just over 11k on the clock. It is in all original condition. I will add some pics soon. I got the kz750 in September and since cleaned the carbs, replaced the carb holders and rebuilt all brake cylinders. I plan on re-chroming the header pipes. I'm not sure why they got so corroded. I see much older bikes with pipes in much better condition. Does that secondary air exhaust system contribute to early deterioration of the chrome on the pipes? Only the upper half of the pipes look bad. I have some other questions but I'll save them for later. I'm located in southwest Pennsylvania.
1982 KZ750 LTD
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23 Dec 2022 13:55 #878153
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Wecome to KZR Len ! My idea on the header pipes is the carbs were out of adjustment and someone ran it anyway, it my have been running very lean/hot causing the chrome to deteriorate. Just my 2 cents.And Merry Christmas!
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23 Dec 2022 14:04 #878154
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1978 KZ 1000B (73 tribute)
1977 KZ1000 project
1976 KZ 900
1976 KV 75
1976 Honda Elsinore MT250
1974 Z1 900 project
1971 Honda CT70
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Welcome to the site Len and sounds like you will be a fantastic addition to the KZRider family!
Don't forget to get some pics posted as soon as possible so we have something to look at over Christmas holiday.
Jim "wheelhop"
Don't forget to get some pics posted as soon as possible so we have something to look at over Christmas holiday.
Jim "wheelhop"
1978 KZ 1000B (73 tribute)
1977 KZ1000 project
1976 KZ 900
1976 KV 75
1976 Honda Elsinore MT250
1974 Z1 900 project
1971 Honda CT70
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23 Dec 2022 15:34 #878157
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23 Dec 2022 15:40 #878158
by LukasLee
1979 KZ1000 LTD
1978 CB750F
2012 FLHTK
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Welcome from Alberta Canada, I'm a newbe myself.
1979 KZ1000 LTD
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24 Dec 2022 03:08 #878179
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77 ltd1000 80 ltd1000 78kz1000a ,02 red zrx 12r, 94 cb1000 big one ,03 valkyrie (my couch) 65 olds 442
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Welcome Len from Massachusetts and we're glad you joined.Merry Christmas and pics of you bike please.
77 ltd1000 80 ltd1000 78kz1000a ,02 red zrx 12r, 94 cb1000 big one ,03 valkyrie (my couch) 65 olds 442
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24 Dec 2022 07:03 #878187
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Rob
CANADA
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
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Rob
CANADA
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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24 Dec 2022 07:13 #878190
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Jim
North GA
2016 Yamaha FJR1300ES
1982 GPz750 R1
1974 Kawasaki H1
1976 Kawasaki KZ400
1979 Yamaha XS650 cafe'
2001 KZ1000P
2001 Yamaha YZ426
1981 Honda XR200 stroked in an '89 CR125 chassis
1965 Mustang
1967 Triumph GT6
1976 Bronco
"If you didn't build it, it's not really yours"
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Welcome from the sunny (but cold!) South.
Jim
North GA
2016 Yamaha FJR1300ES
1982 GPz750 R1
1974 Kawasaki H1
1976 Kawasaki KZ400
1979 Yamaha XS650 cafe'
2001 KZ1000P
2001 Yamaha YZ426
1981 Honda XR200 stroked in an '89 CR125 chassis
1965 Mustang
1967 Triumph GT6
1976 Bronco
"If you didn't build it, it's not really yours"
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24 Dec 2022 08:46 #878192
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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.
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Welcome to KZR, from Toronto,Canada.
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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24 Dec 2022 16:34 #878207
by Len1026
1982 KZ750 LTD
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It was running lean due to the leaky carb holders where they meet the head. Especially on cylinders 1 thru 3. The pipes for those cylinders are the most deteriorated. I replaced the holders with a set from Z1. That fixed the air leaks. I didn't use sealant on the carb holders if anyone was curious. I was quoted a price of 6-8 hundred dollars to re-plate the header pipes. The bike was all original when I bought it and I planned to keep it that way. Does anyone know a good replating service in southeastern Pennsylvania?
1982 KZ750 LTD
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24 Dec 2022 19:35 #878210
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I don't have a plan and I'm sticken' to it! '77 KZ 650 / 750 GPz custom project in progress
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Welcome to our group from Arizona. I found the same bike on FB Marketplace last year. Not in as good shape as yours though.
I don't have a plan and I'm sticken' to it! '77 KZ 650 / 750 GPz custom project in progress
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25 Dec 2022 05:13 #878213
by Wheelhop
1978 KZ 1000B (73 tribute)
1977 KZ1000 project
1976 KZ 900
1976 KV 75
1976 Honda Elsinore MT250
1974 Z1 900 project
1971 Honda CT70
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You may want to consider Jet-Coating the pipes rather than going the more expensive re-chrome route.It was running lean due to the leaky carb holders where they meet the head. Especially on cylinders 1 thru 3. The pipes for those cylinders are the most deteriorated. I replaced the holders with a set from Z1. That fixed the air leaks. I didn't use sealant on the carb holders if anyone was curious. I was quoted a price of 6-8 hundred dollars to re-plate the header pipes. The bike was all original when I bought it and I planned to keep it that way. Does anyone know a good replating service in southeastern Pennsylvania?
1978 KZ 1000B (73 tribute)
1977 KZ1000 project
1976 KZ 900
1976 KV 75
1976 Honda Elsinore MT250
1974 Z1 900 project
1971 Honda CT70
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