Still waiting on the new footpeg rubbers but threw on my old ones and really happy. The pegs are moved back about three inches and the new position is much sportier. I'll take some photos in the daylight tomorrow.
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Tackled the cover stud again tonight and installed a helicoil. Took my time and got it in straight. I wanted to save the old cover because the clutch release mechanism looks to be superior to the version used by the older cover. My cover has a rotary ramp mechanism with ball bearings, the older bike uses a helix arrangement. It has itty bitty balls on the inside too but the mechanism just isn't as smooth.
Still waiting on the new footpeg rubbers but threw on my old ones and really happy. The pegs are moved back about three inches and the new position is much sportier. I'll take some photos in the daylight tomorrow.Last edited by Nessism; 12-12-2015, 12:31 AM.Ed
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Just got back from a ride with the new pegs and really happy with the improvement in riding position. The pegs are now in a perfect position (reminds me of a GS bike!). One unexpected improvement is shift quality. I was worried that the linkage may degrade shift quality but it's just the opposite. I think the one piece shift lever resulted in a bending moment which causes binding in the shift shaft. The new articulated linkage removes the bending motion and the shift lever only sees rotational force. At any rate this is my theory. Just happy with the improvement. The bike now shifts better than my GS!Last edited by Nessism; 05-18-2016, 02:09 PM.Ed
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Took a flier and bought these shocks...http://www.ebay.com/itm/291663689401
Been looking for shocks until I'm blue in the face and can't find anything that seems properly suited without spending ridiculous money. Mind you these things are ridiculous money, but at least they are quality.
The stock shock length is 330-333mm. The RH shock is longer than the LH side for some reason. Most shock application info I can find for the KZ750 suggests 340mm or longer, which simply won't work (swingarm hits mufflers). These shocks are adjustable for length so that eliminates that concern.
I've requested a heavier spring for these shocks and adjustments to the eyelets. Hopefully they will comply.Last edited by Nessism; 02-01-2016, 10:21 PM.Ed
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Nice work on the linkage, Ed! I expect nothing short of excellence. I'm surprised that the shift lever looks so flimsy and unfinished. I thought Kawasaki was more into the details than the shifter would suggest. Did you look at Ikon shocks?? They're willing to do some customization and they are pretty reasonably priced, IMO.
So...are you gonna keep it and ride it??
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Originally posted by rudeman View PostNice work on the linkage, Ed! I expect nothing short of excellence. I'm surprised that the shift lever looks so flimsy and unfinished. I thought Kawasaki was more into the details than the shifter would suggest. Did you look at Ikon shocks?? They're willing to do some customization and they are pretty reasonably priced, IMO.
So...are you gonna keep it and ride it??
The shift linkage is quite similar to that from my 1000S. I'd say the rigidity is virtually identical, and if anything, it's tighter. Kawasaki went to a dark finish on parts like those on the GPZ bikes and I think they used some sort of black chromate zinc process or similar, which is reasonably durable but not outstanding in that regard. I just stripped the parts and reapplied a bright zinc. Chrome would have been nicer but this is good enough.
Regarding the shocks, Ikon's are fine and all, but my wish list included an aluminum body and gas charged. The Ikons, at least the version they list for the KZ750, are too long, and the swingarm would have hit on the swingarm anyway.Ed
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Yeah, the plan is to keep this bike and ride it. I didn't keep track of costs but pretty sure I'd be upside down if I sold it.Ed
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Heard back from Ohlin's and they said those ebay shocks will work nicely for my bike. Might have to come up with an eyelet shim is all. The yellow coloring will clash with the bikes color scheme but oh well.Ed
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Ed, it looks very good!
Those have a shorter wheelbase that the later GPz. I was just reading up on these bikes because my fantasy of getting a GPz is warming up again. Moding a Z750 into a GPz might be a possibility too.
Whatever shows up at the right $$$ time.1982 GS1100G- road bike
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Originally posted by Buffalo Bill View PostEd, it looks very good!
Those have a shorter wheelbase that the later GPz. I was just reading up on these bikes because my fantasy of getting a GPz is warming up again. Moding a Z750 into a GPz might be a possibility too.
Whatever shows up at the right $$$ time.
The 1982 Gpz750 begot the KZ750 L model, which carried on for several more years (and turned into a 700 in the US). These bikes are the high water mark for the twin shock bikes. The unishock 750's were a departure from this family linage. Nice bikes for sure, but somewhat different in intent.Ed
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Got the shocks today and they are nothing short of stunning. They installed black springs at my request so I'm pleased with that too.
The top eye is 15mm, but I need 14 so going to make some shims.Last edited by Nessism; 02-29-2016, 10:22 PM.Ed
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Last edited by Nessism; 07-31-2017, 01:11 AM.Ed
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