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    77 kz650

    Hey guys.

    Just picked up this beauty yesterday. It’s my first Kawasaki....15k miles. All original. Paint and gauges are immaculate. She’s pretty zippy too

    i was hoping someone could steer me to a KZ forum with similarities to this one. Looking for a Good Kawi Community and tons of knowledge

    thanks for the space
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    1978 GS 750

    #2
    KZ Rider is a good forum. The traffic level is about 20% of here though.

    Edit: I take it back, KZ Rider forum traffic is about 10% of here. There have been 9 posts there all day.
    Last edited by Nessism; 01-05-2021, 08:02 PM.
    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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      #3
      Does the stator cover have 3 allen head bolts showing through it? Take a pic of the left side
      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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        #4
        It should have the field coil type stator (3 screws showing on the cover.)
        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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          #5
          If its a first year bike. Far as i know all the others had stators internally mounted...no screws showing.
          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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            #6
            Those bikes were very popular back in the day. I believe their ad read, "Right out of the box, it'll beat any 750 in the world."

            When my Z1 lost it's badges, people would frequently mistake her for a 650. Always gave me a thrill to correct them. "That's a 903, son. No brag, just fact."
            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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              #7
              The 650 begat the 750 after a bore out, which got a turbo for the much acclaimed 750 turbo which ran into the 10's at the drag strip, and then the 750 Zephyr, and finally the ZR-7 which made it into the early 2000's. That's an incredibly long linage for an engine first launched in 1977. Bullet proof, and with great drivability and economy. Kawasaki nailed it with that design.

              P1030216 by nessism, on Flickr
              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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                #8
                Originally posted by Nessism View Post
                Kawasaki nailed it...
                They certainly did. Ask any old timer (except Harley guys), and they'll tell you that Kawasaki was the bike to own in the '70's and '80's.
                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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                  #9
                  I’ll def sign up for KZrider forum!!thanks

                  i would usually tear off the big ear mirrors and get different bars. but the fact that it’s all original I’m fighting the urge too.
                  we will see.......ha

                  its even got the original Kawi tool bag and owners manual with wiring diagram. And the blinkers buzz when they’re on (cool but kind of annoying)

                  here’s a shot of the left side. Look like three Allen bold to me

                  thabks for the input guys

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                  1978 GS 750

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                    #10
                    Also I’m looking for tire recommendations. I have metzeler sportec on my Suzy, which I love. But cannot seem to find tires 4.00x18 and 3.25x19 anywhere on the inter web. What are y’all rolling on??

                    I see the Michelin battlax and the Avon’s are forum faves

                    Might want a old look with new technology handling abilities.

                    anyone go with the Shinzo 270s??

                    thanks again for the space
                    AndrewR
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                    1978 GS 750

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                      #11
                      Originally posted by Tarantulahed504 View Post
                      Also I’m looking for tire recommendations. I have metzeler sportec on my Suzy, which I love. But cannot seem to find tires 4.00x18 and 3.25x19 anywhere on the inter web. What are y’all rolling on??
                      Try 110/90-18 or 120/90-18 for the rear and 100/90-19 for the front.
                      ---- Dave
                      79 GS850N - Might be a trike soon.
                      80 GS850T Single HIF38 S.U. SH775, Tow bar, Pantera II. Gnarly workhorse & daily driver.
                      79 XS650SE - Pragmatic Ratter - goes better than a manky old twin should.
                      92 XJ900F - Fairly Stock, for now.

                      Only a dog knows why a motorcyclist sticks his head out of a car window

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                        #12
                        Might actually be a 3.50x19 on the front

                        can’t remember at the moment

                        thanks @Grimly
                        Last edited by Tarantulahed504; 01-06-2021, 12:30 PM.
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                        1978 GS 750

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                          #13
                          Looks like I can get a set of shinko 230s for around $160 shipped. Seems to be a good deal
                          Last edited by Tarantulahed504; 01-06-2021, 12:31 PM.
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                          1978 GS 750

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                            #14
                            Originally posted by Tarantulahed504 View Post
                            Looks like I can get a set of shinko 230s for around $160 shipped. Seems to be a good deal
                            These guys are a good tire source. Free shipping. Pretty sure you can beat that $160 price.

                            And for what it's worth, lots of positive feedback on the cheaper 712 Shinko.

                            America's trusted online source to shop the best discounted Motorcycle, UTV, ATV, Side by Side, and 4 Wheeler aftermarket tires, gear, parts and accessories.
                            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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                              #15
                              Thanks @nessism. Got a price match from j&p cycles !!
                              $136
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