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Archive for the ‘Engine’ Category

Fuel Lines And Filters

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 [...]

Oil Filters And O-Rings

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 [...]

Stock Header Pipes With Slip-On Mufflers

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 [...]

Starter Clutch Failures

Both of my KZ750 twin starter clutches have failed. One dramatically, one silently.  They sure do seem to be prone to it… 750 #1: The starter clutch exploded and seized my engine on my “first” 750 twin first.  I was riding along at about 30mph in town when the engine just rapidly seized and the [...]

Oil

Ah, oil… perhaps one of the most heated topics in the motorcycle forums. My main oil for my KZ750 is Shell Rotella T big jug (though I have been known to thrown in a jug of GTX once in a while).  I use the 15w-40, and as I live in the northern mid-west of the [...]