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Project 82 GPz750

  • Thread starter Thread starter SVSooke
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Have a little fork problem http://www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/597563-82-gpz750-kz750r1-fork-problem :mad:
Edit:Copy and paste from KZR
Was getting my 82 750R1's forks apart,had a problem with getting the old hex(allen) screws out of the bottom of the slider.The first one came out when I put my air impact on it.The other one stripped out the hex socket.Since I knew the top of the damper had the holder teeth cut onto it I used a 5/8th spark plug wrench put onto a bunch of extensions trick.That got the bottom screw to go around but now I got nothing stop the thing spinning.Anybody got any suggestions before I drill the head off the screw?I'm terrible at drilling straight but it's the only thing I can think of.
Should have done this to begin with:rolleyes:

 
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Well I bit the bullet and drilled the head off the screw.Went OK to,the first bit was to small as I went passed the head with no release.A quick session with one size up cured that.The stub in the damper unscrewed with light finger pressure:rolleyes:
 
All part of the fun.:) I love seeing these old girls restored. Mine is the first bike out of the shed every spring.:cool:
 
Hi,
Just wanted to say hi and i will read this thread at length as i have just bought a wreck of a 1982 gpz 750 r1.
This is an outrage to even mention on this site (being a suzuki site) but this site helped me sort
my beloved GS550 E out big time.

I attach a pic on the state of mine. I have just sorted the carbs, tanks - inside , and am now onto
the wheels and swinging arm.

I need some advice on the center stand as dont have one and am trying to find out
what it looks like ?


4 days in - engine out and checking wheels etc..jpg
 
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ukjules said:
Hi,
Just wanted to say hi and i will read this thread at length as i have just bought a wreck of a 1982 gpz 750 r1.
This is an outrage to even mention on this site (being a suzuki site) but this site helped me sort
my beloved GS550 E out big time.

I attach a pic on the state of mine. I have just sorted the carbs, tanks - inside , and am now onto
the wheels and swinging arm.

I need some advice on the center stand as dont have one and am trying to find out
what it looks like ?
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Let's not clutter up this build thread with too many unrelated questions.

There are countless on-line parts sellers that have the original Kawasaki parts book with diagrams so you can look up the stand in question. I like to use Partzilla for parts, but they are US based so you best look for a more local source. The 750R1 center stand is a one year only part, although the L model 750's typically share a lot of parts with the R1.

The stand in question is part number 34011-1050 STAND-MAIN and seems to be still available for sale from Kawasaki.
 
I have done everything you say and more ! a lot, lot more !
Even though many sites say it is on sale it is not !!
If I could be bothered I could write a thesis on why it is so.

I was making contact with a fellow enthusiast on these bikes where parts are very hard to find !
It remains the fact that when this chap logs back in he will know that I too am struggling with these bikes.
He will want to chat to me ! be assured.
 
It's OK with me to ask questions Ed.The center stand wasn't on my bike either Jules so I have no idea what exactly it looks like.I am fortunate that a guy I know though the BC classics site has an 82 he's modding so it looks like the much needed forks will be from him:DSome other stuff to.BTW the 83-5(?)KZ750's have a are the same basic bike so that MAY widen your search.For me the forks are enough different to be wanting a set of 82's.A lot of other stuff going on here has the GPz on the back burner right now.So we could share information and stuff on bikes other than our beloved GS's is why I asked for an "Other Bikes" forum.
 
A 750R1 stand recently sold on ebay in the UK...http://www.ebay.com/itm/1982-1983-K...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

NOT cheap, but if you need it you need it!

The KZ750L model bikes are an extension of the R1 as you guys know. Here is a link to an L model center stand for sale...http://www.ebay.com/itm/300630647286?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

Should be a direct bolt on to the R1. Looks like Kawasaki deleted some gussets around the crossbar, but added reinforcement up near where the stand mounts to the frame. If you just need a functional stand the L model part should work. If you are doing a "correct" restoration though you are going to have to wait for an R1 stand to pop up, or maybe start messaging guys that are parting out bikes.

Good luck
 
Wow SVSooke, so how come this project has died out?
Myself, I was looking for a GPz forum, but seems they're treated as a bastard cousin of the KZ.
 
SVSooke said:
Life and other projects have gotten in the way:(
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I'm working on a 1984 KZ700A1, which is the destroked later version of your 750R1. Other than a few minor cosmetic things, they're pretty much the same bikes. I encourage you to try to get back to her when you can. I only rode this bike a few miles before starting the teardown, but it impressed me with its lightweight and nimbleness. Felt a lot more like a 550/650 class bike.
 

Well that airbox gave up enough parts to be well worth the cost.The "new" cap is a bit worn but you'll never see it much;)

Four nice soft boots,the breather hose and it's grommet.Saves me the $50USD+shipping I'd need for those.

Cleaned up nice!A new UNI filter is ordered to.
 
Griffin said:
I'm working on a 1984 KZ700A1, which is the destroked later version of your 750R1. Other than a few minor cosmetic things, they're pretty much the same bikes. I encourage you to try to get back to her when you can. I only rode this bike a few miles before starting the teardown, but it impressed me with its lightweight and nimbleness. Felt a lot more like a 550/650 class bike.
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I agree! Love my KZ750 and like riding it more than my GS1000.

If you want a 750 crank for your 700 let me know. I've got engine parts that are going to go to the metal mongers otherwise.
 
I agree the GPz would be more nimble than the GS1000 but my 85 GS750 with it's 16 inch front and the same weight as the GPz750 is even more so.
 
Yeah, Suzuki and Kawasaki had a battle in the mid 1980s until Suzuki pulled away with the GSXR.
When they put a 16" wheel on the GSX, that worked for a couple years.
 
Yeah but I had to put in my perspective.I love the smaller lighter bikes but my 6'2" frame fits the 750^ better.On to project news,got the UNI filter

Looks better than the OEM IMHO.Looks like I may have a stanchion tube and shocks coming from a KZR member for the price of shipping:cool:That will help us out a LOT!Been worried the stanchion was going to be BIG $$.
 

With the stanchion and a set of OEM shocks on the way it was time to get the lowers cleaned up and painted.Got a used swing arm pivot bolt coning from Germany for a very good price and some bearings from China as well.Just need a swing arm sleeve now and my suspension should be good enough for a roller status.Planning to degrease the frame and swinger in preparation for it's date with the media blaster and a coat of appliance "epoxy".
 
While I'm waiting for the stanchion tube,shocks and the swing arm pivot bolt I got off eBay from Germany I decided the handle bar pods could use some attention.

Left side is the worst,looks like it was cleared with something that's now flaking off:-sThe horn "button"(it's more of a lever thing) seemed loose but the switch it's self seems OK.Going to take it apart to be sure.

A lot of whatever was on the left pod came off using my buffer but it still looks bad:(I'm hoping Back To Black may help?The right side looks great with just a clean but the OFF<l RUN l>OFF lettering has gone.Thought getting some white dry transfer lettering would be easy,from an eBay search not so much.Any suggestions on how to refresh the lettering?Kawasaki sure does switch gear different than Suzuki,a lot of the bits are similar but they are used in different ways.The unified starter/kill switch is cool,so is the way the throttle cable turns 90 degrees inside the pod.Makes the outside one on my 85 750EF look primitive.
 

Wooo Hooooo!Wire brushed what I could then hit what that couldn't get with my little sand blaster.Then hit it with 2 coats of this http://www.rustoleum.ca/product-catalog/consumer-brands/specialty/appliance-epoxy .Love this stuff but it seems they have changed ,the new stuff is glossier than what I put on the 78 1000.Got the new stanchion and shocks:cool: Also got this http://www.ebay.ca/itm/331774055587?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT .These are on the way http://www.ebay.ca/itm/182041069839?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT ,http://www.ebay.ca/itm/262313869323?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
 
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