Biquetoast's Information Archive For The '76 – '84 Kawasaki KZ750 Twin
Model Identification Year: 1979 Make: Kawasaki Model: B4 VIN: KZ750B-033101 <-> 046100 Engine: KZ750BE033101 <-> 046086 Colors: Luminous Brown (almost red), Midnight Blue (very dark) Characteristics that distinguish the ’79 from the ’78: Not much. The paint color options…
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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…
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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…
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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.“ …And this important caveat from the…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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(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…
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