Model I.D. – 1982 KZ750 M1 (CSR)
Model Identification Year: 1982 Make: Kawasaki Model: M1 VIN: JKAKZDM1 CA000001 -> Engine: KZ750BE053510 -> Colors: Luminous Midnight Red, Ebony This is an unfinished place-holder draft, to be finished later.
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Model I.D. – 1981 KZ750
Model Identification Year: 1981 Make: Kawasaki Model: ?? VIN: KZ750?-000001 ~ Engine: KZ750?E000001 ~ Colors: Luminous Midnight Diamond Ruby Clear Characteristics that distinguish the ’81 750 from the previous years of 750 twins: For starters, it doesn’t exist. Yep, this…
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Model I.D. – 1980 KZ750 G1 (LTD II)
Model Identification Year: 1980 Make: Kawasaki Model: G1 VIN: KZ750G-000001 ~ Engine: KZ750BE046201 ~ Colors: Luminous Ruby Red Characteristics that distinguish the ’80 G1 from the previous 4 years of 750 B1 – B4 twins: Quite a bit! The…
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Model I.D. – 1979 KZ750 B4
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 I.D. – 1978 KZ750 B3
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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Model I.D. – 1977 KZ750 B2
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 I.D. – 1976 KZ750 B1
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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Braided Stainless Steel Brake Lines
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…
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Replacement Keys
Some times people buy an old KZ and the PO had lost the keys. Or you lost it yourself over winter. What then? First, try and find the original key number. This can sometimes be found stamped on the face…
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Misc. Vendors I Use…
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…
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