Lost1888 Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 Aright so I got this bike from my wife's coworkers son. It has been sitting for 3 years in a barn. This 82 Kawi KZ 750 it in need of some help bad. Should make for something to do for the next couple years. I'm in no rush and being it cost $20 for gas to get it to my house it's a heck of a bargain. Gas tank is coming of tomorrow to get rid of the vandalism. It has compression and no battery. There is many other things it will need along the way. To be expected. So here it is and let me know your thoughts on what I should do with it.http://s159.photobucket.com/albums/t...0Kawi%20KZ750/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 sell it to me and let me work on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost1888 Posted August 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 I'm keeping it for sure! It's going to be a long term project for me. Gotta have something to do in the winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoblick Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 zx6r front end320 rear tirestretched and loweredpolish everythingbrocks sidewinder pipeand put a tv on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost1888 Posted August 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 zx6r front end320 rear tirestretched and loweredpolish everythingbrocks sidewinder pipeand put a tv on it 320 rear tire is not going to happen. Stretched is not going to happen.I think it going to end up black with a dark metalic silver racing stripe. But that's down the road, way down the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioMarine Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 320 rear tire is not going to happen. Stretched is not going to happen.I think it going to end up black with a dark metalic silver racing stripe. But that's down the road, way down the road.haha. I saw no objection to the TV.Should be a good project.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost1888 Posted August 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 Closest thing would be digital gauges. But not going to happen on this bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fonzie Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 There were half a dozen of these 2 weeks ago in the Mansfield Bike Show. I think they were all slammed & stretched Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chachi1189 Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 i at the "i'm gay" graffitti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OsuMj Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 dude thats sweet. I'm gonna be making my 87 ex500 spiffy this winter... i can't wait... why are there only 2 pics?? mas por favor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chachi1189 Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 he gives a linkhere it is a gain for you mjhttp://s159.photobucket.com/albums/t...0Kawi%20KZ750/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightRider Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 Wow. Did someone really paint i'm gay on that...? Jc lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost1888 Posted August 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 I'm not stretching it! After standing there looking at it I would have to say bobber it would be fun. Single side swing arm and upgraded forks if possible. With out a doubt I'm going to change my mind on certain things along the way. First thing is getting it started and running. After looking it over I think it should with some help. It has oil in it and it's dark. I'm going to drain that and refill, plugs, battery, test the connections, clean the carbs, just get it started. After that strip it down and research what has been done and what I want to do with it. This winter and really the next couple years I expect to have it where I want. I'm in no rush. It's not a priority right now. Kids off school for summer, being out of work, and riding when I get the chance the KZ is going to wait till snow flys.Plus my 13 year old broke his arm today. So the next couple days are going to be wrapped up with doctors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost1888 Posted August 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 Wow. Did someone really paint i'm gay on that...? Jc lol.Yes and I already started sanding it. Tank has a couple dents in it but will work good enough to get it started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod38um Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 Should be fun.... I'd like to have a project bike myself... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Burgundy Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 it has dicks on the tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psyco1 Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 Cafe it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FriedEGs Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 Looks like a fun project!!I just sold mine this morning... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightRider Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 Looks like a fun project!!I just sold mine this morning... Haha. I saw this on cl. And was definitely interested. How much did you end up getting for it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost1888 Posted August 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 Well I tore into it some changed the oil and took the carbs off for a cleaning. It looks like this shouldn't be to rough getting it stated. Little by little it will get going. Updated pics. http://s159.photobucket.com/albums/t132/mdnd777/82%20Kawi%20KZ750/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightRider Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 Well I tore into it some changed the oil and took the carbs off for a cleaning. It looks like this shouldn't be to rough getting it stated. Little by little it will get going. Updated pics. http://s159.photobucket.com/albums/t132/mdnd777/82%20Kawi%20KZ750/Holy shit! Already looks like a totally different bike. That just from cleaning...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost1888 Posted August 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 Holy shit! Already looks like a totally different bike. That just from cleaning...?Last night I soaked the whole thing down with PB and WD let it sit. Sprayed degreaser this morning and washed it off. Then some more WD. With the ugly ass tank off and being wet it looks like it has some potential. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strictly Street Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 Last night I soaked the whole thing down with PB and WD let it sit. Sprayed degreaser this morning and washed it off. Then some more WD. With the ugly ass tank off and being wet it looks like it has some potential.Scrub a dub dub! You've got a lot off surface rust to get rid of.Looks like you'll be needing a chain too. While your at it get a new halogen headlight for it (ebay $25)Get a manual for it, your going to be doing some wiring work on it for sure. A schematic makes it so much easier to figure out what is going on.The low mileage makes it smell of neglect not abuse.I'll bet this cleans up pretty well. Should look great when your done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerik Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 Grrr! I'm jealous! I wanna free project bike!Nice get! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jermattak Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 Cafe it. you cant make a kz a cafe bike, they just look wrong, but then again, i guess thats not the purpose of a cafe racer.my frist bike was an 82 kz650 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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