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 [...]
Posted on July 22, 2009, 9:17 pm, by Biquetoast, under
Vendors.
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 [...]
Posted on July 17, 2009, 9:37 pm, by Biquetoast, under
Vendors.
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 [...]
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 [...]