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  • chuck hahn
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    • May 2009
    • 25925
    • Norman, Oklahoma
    #1

    1983 KZ750L3 in the house

    So i picked up yet another project. Currently running two projects simultaniosly. The German Cb500 and now this bike. Got the body work off as of now and new decals from RD DECALS ( AFE GRAPHICS ) on the way. Tank has a bit of damage but its all fixable. Few scratches on nthe tail cowl so it all gonna be redone. Pics will "eventually" be posted ( Larry HA HA ).

    Mine has black chrome pipes and a black bikini fairing with a real dark mini windscreen though. I think the black chromers may be early GPZ pipes??? Yes???

    MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
    1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

    NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


    I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.
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      #2
      That's really clean! I didn't remember them having the rectangular headlight. Is the fairing you have maybe a GPz fairing?

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        • chuck hahn
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          #3
          Im head back over to the shop..I will take pics and post later. Thats not my bike in the pic..just a pic showing the bike model.
          MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
          1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

          NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


          I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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            • Nessism
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              #4
              Basically the same bike as the 1982 GPz750. One of the best! Be careful installing the valve cover after checking the valves; the tensioner spring must be removed because there is a rub block in the cover which presses on the chain.
              Last edited by Nessism; 04-20-2019, 06:49 PM.
              Ed

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                • Guest
                  #5
                  Those are great bikes Chuck, should clean up real nice!

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                    • Rob S.
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                      • Dec 2013
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                      • New York City
                      #6
                      Color scheme reminds me of the old KZ1000 turbos.
                      1982 GS1100E V&H "SS" exhaust, APE pods, 1150 oil cooler, 140 speedo, 99.3 rear wheel HP, black engine, '83 red

                      2016 XL883L sigpic Two-tone blue and white. Almost 42 hp! Status: destroyed, now owned by the insurance company. The hole in my memory starts an hour before the accident and ends 24 hours after.

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                        • chuck hahn
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                          #7
                          Took the body work off and took the chassis to the car wash with a spray bottle of Simple Green and an assortment of brushes and put the body work back in place for these pics. When I got the bike someone had hammer fisted a good size dent to the left oif the filler neck. I assume this came almost immediately after he picked the bike up from the accident that caused the dent on the lower left frontal area.

                          Tank went across town to our guy we use to work out dents and he did an absoultely amazing job as compared to the jumping in point. I new he wasnt gonna get it all but we are gonna use a bit of putty and make the rest go away. All in all im stoked about yet another one to tinker with. Already rebyuilt the carbs and fired it up and synced them...and yesssss it sounds sexy as he!!







                          MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                          1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                          NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                          I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                            • jsandidge
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                              #8
                              Chuck, you really get some cool bikes. Are you going to keep the paint scheme?
                              https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B9zH8w8Civs8ejBJWjdvYi1LNTg&resourcekey=0-hlJp0Yc4K_VN9g7Jyy4KQg&authuser=fussbucket_1%40msn.com&usp=drive_fs
                              1983 GS750ED-Horsetraded for the Ironhead
                              1981 HD XLH

                              Drew's 850 L Restoration

                              Drew's 83 750E Project

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                                • chuck hahn
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                                  #9
                                  Yes on the paint staying the same. Decals set has been ordered fron RD Decals.

                                  1983 KZ750 L3 Black Tank Tail Decal Kit | RDdecals.com motorcycle decals for zxr rd350 rd400 rz500 rd500 gsxr zx7
                                  https://rddecals.afegraphics.com/view_product.php?adminshopping=&product=83KZ750L3-BLTKTL-K00875
                                  MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                                  1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                                  NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                                  I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                                    • Nessism
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                                      #10
                                      That seat's seriously ugly chuck. Wow! Time to check Pit Replica...
                                      Ed

                                      To measure is to know.

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                                      Carb rebuild tutorial...https://gsarchive.bwringer.com/mtsac...d_Tutorial.pdf

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                                        • nvr2old
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                                          • Jan 2009
                                          • 2134
                                          • Sandpoint, Idaho
                                          #11
                                          Cool bike, Chuck. I painted a 550GPz a number of years ago and the tank shape was very similar. When you get ready to put those decals on, have a heat gun or hair dryer ready, because sure as s--t they'll want to wrinkle right where the tank bends at the knee dent and at the front. Gently warm the decal and keep tension on those areas and it should lay down with little to no problem.
                                          Last edited by nvr2old; 04-22-2019, 07:19 PM.
                                          1979 GS1000S,

                                          1982 Honda CX500 Turbo, 1982 Honda MB5 w/CR80 motor, 1977 Honda "nekid" Goldwing, 1976 Honda CB550F cafe', 1972 Honda XL250 cafe'

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                                            • chuck hahn
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                                              #12
                                              ED.....pit replica cant fix the non stock foam. Trust me I am on the hunt for a stock seat. Cover condition isnt an issue. Just want the stock foam to redo this abomination.
                                              MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                                              1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                                              NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                                              I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                                                • chuck hahn
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                                                  #13
                                                  Point noted Larry.
                                                  MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                                                  1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                                                  NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                                                  I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                                                    • chuck hahn
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                                                      • Norman, Oklahoma
                                                      #14
                                                      Its off an 82 GPZ but its the correct seat. $100.00 shipped. New Pit Replica or Vintage Spoke cover to be applied.

                                                      MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                                                      1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                                                      NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                                                      I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                                                        • Nessism
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                                                          #15
                                                          Score! Great looking seat and awesome price!
                                                          Ed

                                                          To measure is to know.

                                                          Mikuni O-ring Kits For Sale...https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...ts#post1703182

                                                          Top Newbie Mistakes thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=171846

                                                          Carb rebuild tutorial...https://gsarchive.bwringer.com/mtsac...d_Tutorial.pdf

                                                          KZ750E Rebuild Thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...0-Resurrection

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