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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Some times people buy an old KZ and the PO had lost the keys. Or you lost it yourself over winter. What then? There are a few options as I see it: Dealer: Yes, some dealers still actually keep old, stock, factory-cut and coded keys around. They might even be glad to sell them to [...]
I have bought things from countless vendors, and there is not way I can keep track of them all. But there are a few I use regularly, either because they have the best prices, best service, or a reasonable combination of both. So, here is a short list of my favorite online motorcycle stores: – [...]
I really cannot stand the feel of the stock bars on the KZ750 twin. The pullback is too much for my wrists; it makes me feel like I’m sitting there getting my nails done or something. They had to go… Someone gave me the link to affordable BikeMaster brand handlebars at AZMotorsports years ago when [...]
When my stator failed on my 750, I found R.M. Moto Électronique and contacted them out of the blue. Nice people, and great communication (even with a mild Quebecois Language barrier). Also with a 1+ week turnaround and a reasonable price (I think it was around $125 USD in 2006, now I believe it to [...]
For me, KZRider.com was the forum that got it all started. I discovered the forum before I even bought my first KZ, back in 2003. There I read and read and read, until I raised my comfort level with KZ’s such that I chose my first KZ400 over a CB750 in the local “Tradin’ Times”. [...]
I am a member of a small handful of forums related to these old bikes. I have to admit, as time gets shorter and shorter, I have less and less time to frequent them…. Anyway, if you need to reach me, or are looking for a KZ Twin-related forum, come visit the forum where I [...]
