Model Identification Year: 1978 Make: Kawasaki Model: B3 VIN: KZ750B-25701 <-> 033033 Engine: KZ750BE025701 <-> 033074 Colors: Luminous Dark Green, Luminous Dark Red Characteristics that distinguish the ’78 model years from the ’77: Color, pinstripe layout/design (4 pinstripes; 3 green and one gold, merging at the top rear of tank, hidden behind seat front), front [...]
I get asked about installation of replacement fuel lines and filters on the KZ750 Twins alot. Such a simple thing, but the topic has many fine points, and I wanted to provide as much detail as possible about my preferred method of installation. But first, a few points: I know many people like clear fuel [...]
This article is an edited version of a KTOF post by member “AtLarge”, about his 1983 KZ750-K1 LTD (reprinted/edited with his permission). The original can be found here: “I call this the Moog mod.” I needed replacement intake air ducts, because I had one good intake duct and one off of something else. As I’m [...]
Here is my take on oil filters and o-rings for the 750 twin. But first, I have to mention that I change my oil about every 1500 miles or so, and sometimes change my filter every other oil change, sometimes every oil change, depending on what time in the season, riding conditions, winterization, etc. So [...]
Model Identification Year: 1977 Make: Kawasaki Model: B2 VIN: KZ750B-016101 <-> KZ750B-025629 Engine: KZ750BE016101 <-> KZ750BE025652 Colors: Diamond Navy Blue, Diamond Brown Characteristics that distinguish this model year from the ’76: Common, indented right sidecover (changed from non-indented in mid-’76 model year, and would remain indented for the rest of the “B” model run), starter [...]
Model Identification Year: 1976 Make: Kawasaki Model: B1 VIN: KZ750B-000001 <-> KZ750B-014947 Engine: KZ750BE000001 <-> KZ750BE015032 Colors: Diamond Red Characteristics that distinguish this model year from the ’77: Early non-indented right sidecover (changed to indented in mid-’76 model year), no starter lockout switch, color, and the ’76 tank pinstripe is rounded at rear, where the [...]
Somewhere during my ownership of my two 750′s, I came to discover that the stock header pipes with the cross-over pipe noticeably helps the performance of these bikes. On one 750, I had a complete stock exhaust system, with rotted out ends. This bike pulled like a freight train; waaaaaaay better than the other 750 [...]
I’ve never been fond of the stock sidecovers from the ’76 – ’79 KZ750 “B” models; I’ve always thought they are huge and unattractive. Here’s my ’78 B3 with the big ol’ stock wall o’ plastic… It has always seemed to me that the ’80 “G” model sidecovers were a perfect “tweak” in design. And [...]
(This post is created from content contributed by KTOF member Steell) Want *real* stopping power from the front brake on your old KZ750 B or G model? Want double-disk performance without breaking the bank? Fortunately, you don’t need to replace the wheel, there are provisions for the second disk on the stock wheel. But there [...]
I am of the opinion that brake line upgrades are mandatory for these old KZ’s; especially on the front. Mind you, I’ve only done that upgrade on one of my two 750′s so far, but I intend to get the other done as soon as budget allows. Speaking of budget, I thought I’d post my [...]
