Posted on July 15, 2009, 10:15 pm, by Biquetoast, under
Vendors.
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 [...]
Posted on July 13, 2009, 10:18 am, by Biquetoast, under
Forums.
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”. [...]
Posted on July 12, 2009, 7:04 pm, by Biquetoast, under
Forums.
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 [...]
Posted on July 12, 2009, 7:02 pm, by Biquetoast, under
Parts Diagrams.
Here is a direct link to the ’78 KZ750 Parts Diagram from www.buykawasaki.com. Note that it will open a second browser window with the diagram utility, *and* the ability to search by part numbers as well. While I’m at it, here’s a link to the ’78 KZ750 Twin “General” from www.buykawasaki.com. This is the “parent” [...]
Posted on July 12, 2009, 5:56 pm, by Biquetoast, under
Manuals.
New Original Printed Manuals Of course they can be had from eBay and other similar places, but my favorite service manuals in the world can also still be bought DIRECTLY from Kawasaki. Do yourself a favor and get the original before you look into other aftermarket manual vendors if you can…: The Kawasaki Service Manual [...]