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1981 Kawasaki KZ750 Resurrection

I could not agree with you more, Ed. It is a rudimentary site compared to GSR. You are fortunate that Patton, 650ed, and others are there now. Years ago, it was pretty much dead, and virtually impossible to get questions answered.
One word of caution, I purchased 2 kaw cables from Z1E. Both were MotionPro, and both were wrong.
Kaws are not picky about using OEM gaskets like GS machines are. I have yet to purchase an OEM gasket for either Kaw.
Did you see the sites to order from, and how to find the OEM parts diagrams?
If you need any shims, I have a ton of them.
 
AFA the carbs, you will like them over the Mikunis. You can clean them with spray, and they don't clog up like the Mikunis. And you can buy cheap boots off ebay if you need them, they work just fine.
And they do not have the charging/stator/wiring problems like the GS machines.
 
koolaid_kid said:
I could not agree with you more, Ed. It is a rudimentary site compared to GSR. You are fortunate that Patton, 650ed, and others are there now. Years ago, it was pretty much dead, and virtually impossible to get questions answered.
One word of caution, I purchased 2 kaw cables from Z1E. Both were MotionPro, and both were wrong.
Kaws are not picky about using OEM gaskets like GS machines are. I have yet to purchase an OEM gasket for either Kaw.
Did you see the sites to order from, and how to find the OEM parts diagrams?
If you need any shims, I have a ton of them.
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koolaid_kid said:
AFA the carbs, you will like them over the Mikunis. You can clean them with spray, and they don't clog up like the Mikunis. And you can buy cheap boots off ebay if you need them, they work just fine.
And they do not have the charging/stator/wiring problems like the GS machines.
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George,

I bought an OEM head and base gasket, and also what I'm told is an aftermarket gasket kit as sold though Kawasaki's accessory group. Learned my lesson regarding Athena gaskets. Kawasaki parts seem to be plentiful on ebay and such so I'll stay OEM where possible. It's nice to see what the parts look like before purchasing too. I learned about differences in throttle cables that way.

Bought one of those Shindengen series R/R's for it to take care of the charging system. The existing unit was covered in white powdery corrosion. Must have been running quite hot and burned off all the anodizing or paint.

Since there are so many OEM Kawasaki parts on ebay it's easy to check to see
 
Made some good progress, and some good news. The inside of the engine looks clean. Hopefully the cylinders look similar.

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Found a friend keeping an eye on the bike for me. These little buggers are everywhere in my area. Have to pay attention.

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What kind of spider is it? and is it poisonous? we have lots of spiders, up here and big ones but only one that is poisonous and they are far and few between.
 
azr said:
What kind of spider is it? and is it poisonous? we have lots of spiders, up here and big ones but only one that is poisonous and they are far and few between.
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tkent02 said:
Ed, are the spider's webs really scratchy and crackly?
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Not sure I'd use those words to describe the webs Tom. The webs are just like that photo shows in that they are very random, messy, disorganized. Almost looks like the typical abandoned web after a few weeks. These ladies are not good housekeepers.
 
Engine out and head off. Glad to report the cylinders look good without any internal corrosion. Can't say the same about the brake calipers; found pitting on all three pistons. Need to take apart the masters next, but can't get the screws out of the front master. Tried an impact but the screw heads are stripping anyway.
 
Nessism said:
Engine out and head off. Glad to report the cylinders look good without any internal corrosion. Can't say the same about the brake calipers; found pitting on all three pistons. Need to take apart the masters next, but can't get the screws out of the front master. Tried an impact but the screw heads are stripping anyway.
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Geez......at your current pace you'll be taking it for a February ride!!
 
hey,
my farm animal uses a worM gear also but guess what????
the damn thing adjust backwards...holy confusion????????
damn polish motorcycle's...kawalski's.....:)
 
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Great progress, man. Feels good to get yer hands dirty again, eh..? That's a pile of powder coating to be done. Nice to see the inside of the engine is so clean. I'll bet it fires right up.
 
nvr2old said:
Great progress, man. Feels good to get yer hands dirty again, eh..? That's a pile of powder coating to be done. Nice to see the inside of the engine is so clean. I'll bet it fires right up.
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Found a reasonably priced powder coater a couple years ago, but leaning toward painting myself. Guess I should call this guy and get a firm quote. I have a blast cabinet, but doing the frame is the challenge.
 
Great work Ed, I have an 81 Gpz 550 that I parted out a few months back. Not sure what swaps but if you are in need of anything let me know.
 
jwhelan65 said:
Great work Ed, I have an 81 Gpz 550 that I parted out a few months back. Not sure what swaps but if you are in need of anything let me know.
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Hey Joe, I want to swap over to the black rectangular Gpz turn signals. If you have a clean set please let me know.
 
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