Reproduction of part or all of the contents of this web-site in any form is prohibited and may not be recopied and shared with a third party. It already had Ka wasaki's transistorized electronic ignition and it still doesn't have a kickstarter, that being left off for lighter weight. above-average amount. It still looks new but requires some TLC. Examples of the direct competition of Kawasaki KZ750 (KZ750-E2) in 1981: (all performance data from ProfessCars simulation, top speed theor. The EOM tires and Pirelli Phantoms were the only tires that seems to work well for me with the kind of riding I do (knee scraping). no hesitation in acceleration even when the bike's cold. the cam timing can be frustrating. HAVE A 1981 K-Z 750, 36 YEARS NOW. 1981 KZ750 LTD. Jump to Latest Follow 1 - 8 of 8 Posts. somewhat. proprietary (including but not limited to intellectual property) rights. kid's minimotocrosser. Find more values. love to drive her and give her the beans, awesome sound from those original pots. Under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, the content, organization, graphics, design, compilation, magnetic motorcycle performance is a natu ral result. With its air suction emission system taking care of exhaust emissions, the KZ750 continues to be an excellent run ning engine. when it was smaller and mounted in the KZ650, was one of the most versatile and . matters or any part of this site is strictly prohibited. But the total weight of the bike went down a couple of poundsbrilliant. . Buying a bike starts at Bikez Get a list of related motorbikes before you buy this Kawasaki. matters or any part of this site is strictly prohibited. It's a dohc, inline Four with a bank of four 34mm Keihin CV carbs. And the racing-inclined could make their own modifications. I looked at seat covers on amazon and ebay and they do not distinguish any difference between the two models. Hey just thought Id chime in. I had bought a new 1983 750 Interceptor, so I just bolted things back together with a new gasket and hoped to get a few more miles out of my obsolete bike. What top speed ? Vibration is noticeable, certainly less than that of 1981 KZ1000-K1 LTD 1075 bore 3X cams Stage II porting DYNA-S KERKER 4-1. . to resurrect. This is the year during which the Gpzs made the jump towards "sportbikes", while the KZ line branched off as "sport cruisers". Thanks for readingand posting. 399 sold. The seat could use a little more pad ding and with the two-piece design t'Sr possible to retain the stepped look while raising the front of the seat. dependable engines available and it continues to be a satisfying machine in the The shifter shaft seal is usually what can make it hard . Some product and company names mentioned on this site may be trademarks of their respective owners. I need a new seat cover for my 1981 with chain drive and a guy has a seat from a 1982 KZ750E with shaft drive. If ever a machine was worthy of Under the Radar status, its the big twin KawasakiKZ750. Apparently the bike held up well, as it was soon released to the rest of the world. translation, digital conversion and other matters related to the motorbikecatalog.com trail has only increased from 4.2 in. Rebeklee.official@gmail.com, ken the number on my bike is kz750 BE-037341 ITS A HARDTAIL IN A CHOPPER FRAME CAN U SEND A PIC OF YOUR KZ SILAR AT ALL? The standard KZ750 has the most 0 bids. This Kawasaki . Bike had around 18000 on original od. In 1982, this was the latest version of the well-known KZ750, its main differences being a fine paint job and a few other . Violations of copyright will be prosecuted under the fullest extent of the law. Okay, I hosed my bike down 3 times during the 15 years I rode it. That makes the ride feel harder than it is, even with the soft suspension. Early bikes featured a clumsy helmet lock clamped to the left handlebar: Easily defeated, the correct Allen wrench would net any would-be thief your helmet AND your helmet lock. We do our best to cancel orders upon request before our automated system allocates regional inventory. Introduced in 1976, the KZ750 was the odd-man-out in Kawasaki's lineup, especially considering the new bikes Kawasaki had planned for 1977, which included the 4-cylinder KZ650 and KZ1000. without speed governor) Accelerations: 0-80 km/h (sec):3.10-100 km/h (sec):4.20-160 km/h (sec):11.40-200 km/h (sec):0-300 km/h (sec): 0-50 mph (sec):3.10-60 mph (sec):40-100 mph (sec):11.50-150 mph (sec):0-200 mph (sec):Drag times: 0- 1/4mile (sec):12.80- 1km (sec):24.7 Full performance data, accelerations chart, acceleration on gears, speed range on gears, overtaking factors etc:1981 Kawasaki KZ750 (KZ750-E2) Detailed Accelerations, Performance Review Fuel consumptionsimulation based on the European type of traffic (mileage)extra-urban / city / highway / average combined:l/100km:5.2-6.2 / 7.3-8.8 / 7.1-8.5 / 6.6mpg (imp. Otherwise, the only change to the drive train is a change in the final drive gearing. even enough room for the front signal lights to be mounted on the handlebars, This was back at a time when such a number impressed the motorcycling masses. 64.38$ Buy It Now. 27 head angle. Other parts of the LTD package may or may not suit all riders. Detailed Specs. Surely a motorcycle that does the quarter mile in the mid - click the button below: Check:1981 Kawasaki KZ750 (KZ750-E2) Engine Horsepower/ Torque Curve. The bike was also gifted disc brakes, front and rear, which permitted to stop the 505lb with more power. This will be calculated and applied at checkout. These allowed four inches of axle travel. Numbers matter, even subtle numbers. You do not acquire out the handling with the bathwater and the secret, we suspect, is the How successful Kawasaki IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE Great story also. Every year I think of all of the necessary labor that I must perform on my own because it would be cost prohibitive to have a shop do, I.e., steering head bearings, carbs, master cylinder rebuild (never drained original brake fluid) every rubber hose and tires. Like that mild mannered reporter for the Daily Planet, Cast wheels were protected by the new Dunlop Gold Seal tires; front was a 100/90-19, rear a 120/90-18. Dont touch those carbs, they come perfect from the factory. Richly painted and gleaming with chrome, Yamahas new big twin threatened to out-British the British at their own game. LTD as the standard model, though the air pressure in the forks can compensate Compression damping on the LTD is about half as stiff and even the adjustable commercial copying, redistribution, use or publication by you of any such the standard model may be easier to ride, plus the tires were different but 1980 Kawasaki KZ750 LTD Frame Neck with Matching Numbers (Fits: Kawasaki 750 LTD) $99.99. course there's also the small teardrop tank and the short mufflers and the Being reasonably powerful, generally good handling and having most of the makings of a comfortable bike, the styling shouldnt let the bike down, and it doesnt. to 4.8 in. gas tank is possi ble. -. IF YOU HAVE A K-Z-75O, 1981-2, KEEP-IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I just bought a TLC needed 1981 750e today after 30 years of not owning a motorcycle. But be cause of the reduced offset on the triple clamps the trail has only increased from 4.2 in. gas tank the LTD needs all the she runs fine, drips a bit of oil here and there but what did i expect. A parallel project to the automobile-catalog.com, Detailed Search Interface on the Home Page, 1981 Kawasaki KZ750 (KZ750-E2) (model since early-year 1981) motorcycle specifications & performance data review Specs/Edit. Throw a leg over the saddle and settle in. stylish small gas tank and stepped two-piece seat and handlebars that say you're KZ750, the fastest, toughest, meanest 750 ever to prowl a race track. Rode that one to work every day when living in Phoenix. makings of a comfortable bike, the styling shouldn't let the bike down, and it still good and the LTD is still capable of straightening a bent road as well as But that diddles the trail, so triple clamps must be revised With its air suction emission system taking care of exhaust enough room for most passengers of our acquaintance. Lots of snow and rain in Colorado that year, and froze my ass off. 550 & 750 Kawasakis owned Sears Point the the early 80s. Putt gas treatment in for the winter.i use f 1 oil treatment in the oil. I believe it. By the end of 1975, there were really only two large vertical twins on the market, the 750cc Triumph Bonneville and the 650cc Yamaha XS650. For roadracing that can be a good thing because the Kawasaki can help a rider change directions going through es ses or use its abundant cornering clear ance to stuff a wheel on a hapless Honda rider, for instance, but in the world of com muting and riding along open roads the Kawasaki in standard form might turn auicker than is desirable. That makes for tiller-like steering on the LTD and that interferes with handling control. With a performance efficiency of 99% @ 20. rear tire is added to a bike, but Bridge stone has been getting its Mag Mopus tires to work better of late and the KZ750 remains a better-than-average handling bike even in LTD trim with the fat rear tire. You might want to upgrade to conical steering head bears. Although smooth at low and moderate rpms, period testers faulted the twin for a distinct buzzing at anything over 4,000rpm, and feared it would shake itself apart at anything approaching its 7,750rpm redline: It wouldnt, it just felt that way. This part is in good shape. Shop. Although close in weight to the British competition, early XS-1s simply couldnt hold a candle to real Brit twins like the Triumph Bonneville and Norton Commando. Get the best deals on Motorcycle Parts for Kawasaki 750 LTD when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. was in styling the LTD will be answered by sales figures a year from now, but we I remember the 1980 Kawasaki 750 LTD very well. Motorcyclist listed it as the most reliable/bullet-proof motorcycle. Overall, however, testers gave the big twin good marks. Discover the range of Pirelli tires for Kawasaki motorcycles and choose those that best suit your needs . And that's how the LTD feels. Increasing the rake of the steering head and increasing the trail are ways of slow ing down the steering of a motorcycle. It depends on how it's ridden, and who's rid ingit. An interesting tidbit is that this new four-banger was first introduced in South Africa, a relatively small market, but obviously with the intent of allowing the bike to be consumer-tested before releasing it to the United States and Europe. MY BROTHER TOOK OUT\ENLARGED THE CARB JETS ON MY KZ-750, THOUGHT IT WAS FAST BEFORENOW??? Letting the average rider beat up a new motorcycle is a very good way of determining its potential, as Joe Bloke can conceive of abuse that test riders might not. Missed shifts and the occasional over-revving brought on a bad case of low compression. Again, look at my comments at the very end about brakes. trying to make them scrape. Year/Model: 1981 Kawasaki KZ750-E Read the riders' comments at the bike's discussion group.And check out the bike's reliability, repair costs, etc. :1 Cylinders alignment:Line 4Displacement:739 cm3 / 45.2 cuiWhat power? I have too much going on to ride it frequently and it needs regular attention. BIKEE-A-S-Y.. How much bigger did he bore out the Jets? ):45.3-54.3 / 32.2-38.7 / 33.1-39.8 / 43mpg (U.S.):37.6-45.2 / 26.8-32.2 / 27.6-33.1 / 35.8km/l:16-19.2 / 11.4-13.7 / 11.7-14.1 / 15.2Driving range(km / miles on tank) extra-urban:275-335 km / 170-205 milescity:195-235 km / 120-145 mileshighway:205-245 km / 125-150 milesaverage combined:263 km / 163 miles. It was very similar to the 1982 Gpz750. The starter motor clutch burned out at 90,000 miles. I know that it ran beautifully when I carefully stored it and everything is original except the tires ( originals dry rotted). The rear portion of Some handling ability is sacrificed Just to clarify things, in 1980 Kawasaki had two very different KZ750sthe KZ750-G parallel twin, the engine of which had been on the market since 1976 (Retrospective, December 1996), and the new in-line four, known by the postfix E. Those 650 cylinders were bored out to a very oversquare 66mmstaying with the 54mm strokeand the total capacity went to 738cc. Suspension changes on the LTD should also hurt the bike's handling because the spring and damping rates on the LTD are softer at both ends than the standard KZ750. Unlike some of the semichoppers, this LTD has more chrome and less black than the standard model. Bore and stroke, at 66 by Exhaust Systems. If you liked the way earlier Triumph and BSA twins made sounds, you probably wont be too thrilled with the nasal tone of the KZ pipes, Cycle World quipped in its 1976 review. inline Four with a bank of four 34mm Keihin CV carbs. Besides the suspension hocus-pocus, the LTD has a couple of bucko bars in the same shape. Thanks 650ed!!! setting. Condition Used; Year 1981; Make Kawasaki; Model KZ750 LTD; Category Standard; Type Motorcycle; Location Lacey, WA; Mileage 42,100; . But the big news, or not news, was that Kawasaki was still using the old two-valve heads like those on the 650and these located their shims beneath the cam followers, which meant taking out the camshafts in order to adjust the gaps. have about the same rebound damping as the standard KZ750 has at its softest It was the Fuel Petcock Valve For Kawasaki KZ1000P Police 82-05 LTD KZ750 GPZ750 ZX750 (Fits: 1981 Kawasaki 750 LTD) $20.77. It was intended to have the handling of a 500, the power of a 750and at less than two grand, be 10 percent cheaper than any 750/4. is, after all, a thrilling piece of machinery. Air Intake and Fuel Systems (409) KZ750-H2 LTD 750 PERSONAL WATERCRAFT. 1981. Founded in 1896, Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. is an international Japanese corporation that produces motorcycles, ATVs, water crafts, and utility vehicles. This was to be no big redesignno 16-valve heads, no new chassisthe KZ750 would simply be a bigger, better KZ650. This LTD is markedly different from the standard model with its bright Shifting the 750 is one The problem is that stopping distances recorded by the LTD were only average for this class. incredible mid-range punch is as good as ever, evidenced by the roll-on slightly after the first KZ750s were produced. Some han dling ability is sacrificed any time a 16 in. extra-urban / city / highway / average combined: Top speed:203 km/h / 126 mph 0-60 mph (sec):0-100 km/h (sec):0-1/4 mile (sec):0-1 km (sec):Fuel consumption: Emission: To view table with complete performance data and technical specifications (including final and primary drive and gear ratios, powertrain description, dimensions, accelerations chart etc.) Throttle response is In 1981 the 550 GPZs were over a second faster. point the order of the day was Get thee to a gassery. Looking for a good head to replace the one on my 1984 Kaw ZX750E1 turbo. Next we'd make the LTD tank a little larger. site. That makes for Any takers call me, its a new mexico bike, every day driver. Make Model: Kawasaki Z 750E: Year: 1981: Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder. Before the bike would run onto reserve the low fuel warning light would begin blinking, eventually staying on continu ously. Before the bike would run onto reserve the low fuel Examples of the direct competition of Kawasaki KZ750 (KZ750-E2) in 1981: (all performance data from ProfessCars simulation, top speed theor. Horsepower net:55 kW / 75 PS / 74 hp (SAE net) / 9000Torque net:63 Nm / 46 ft-lb / 7500Horsepower gross: Torque gross: Motorcycle (with a driver) power to weight ratio net: 182.1 watt/kg / 82.6 watt/lbMotorcycle (with a driver) weight to power ratio net: 5.5 kg/kW / 4 kg/PS / 9 lbs/hp Full engine data: horsepower/torque rpm, etc. But compared to its British rivals the XS650 was considered small, while the TX750 was a regrettable failure. its Mag Mopus tires to work better of late and the KZ750 remains a Okay, we'd make it a lot larger if they turned us loose, but surely a graceful 4 gal. Mileage could be less than 40 mpg when ridden in a sprightly fashion, less than 30 when ridden hard. But that didnt seem to matter to most buyers, who were more than happy to trade top-shelf handling for bullet-proof reliability. Thanks to its simple but robust construction, the KZ750 earned a reputation for rock solid dependability, owners piling on the miles with little more than routine maintenance. View and Download Kawasaki 1981 KZ750-E2 supplemental service manual online. Vibra tion is noticeable, certainly less than that of the Honda 750 Custom, for instance, but it could be better with a rubber mounted engine. Matched up against those two machines and the carry-over KZ900 four, the 750 didnt quite make sense. two-piece design it's possible to retain the stepped look while raising the than the standard KZ750. VN1500 C3/C4 Vulcan 1500L 96-97. feels powerful indeed. All original including the tires (and likely the air in them) from 1981. The early KZ750 had a cam chain tensioner recall. It starts up instantly hot or cold and can run without choke as soon as it's started. This year's Kawasaki 750 is essentially the same as last year's, which is not a bad thing. Before the onslaught of big triples and fours, the 750cc category was pretty much defined by vertical twins; or more to the point, British vertical twins like the Royal Enfield Interceptor, Norton Commando and Triumph Bonneville. These were the same mufflers as found on the 650. I thought this is not a big problem, the pads will mate to the scored rotors. By comparison, the latest Honda CB750 was a perfectly square 62 x 62mm, for 749cc. Z 750 LTD KZ 750 E Vers. Tearing away from What dimensions ? to 4.8 in. This model can be distinguished by the three horizontal stripes along the gas tank and tailpiece, orange, red and . Specs datasheet with technical data and performance data plus an analysis of the direct market competition of Kawasaki KZ750 (KZ750-E2) in 1981, the model with standard body and 739 cm3 / 45.2 cui engine size, 55 kW / 75 PS / 74 hp of power, 5-speed manual powertrain offered since early-year 1981. Rear spring rates, for instance, are about nine-tenths as firm on the LTD as the standard 750, but the damping rates are much softer. Looked at from this light, Kawasakis move made sense. The standard KZ750 steers only a little slower than a I got a 82 kz750e dose anyone know what wheels will swap into it was looking to go with 17s or 16s thanks, Got a candy apple red kz750. With a kerker header,exhaust,the fastest 750,that i have ever driven,its my 3 rd kawasaki to mt stable of 3 kawasaki, 900 vulcan custom,and a 1600 kawasaki mean streak. You do not acquire turn signals that can also be switched to manually canceling signals, are well doesn't. Violations of copyright will be prosecuted under the fullest extent of the law.The full Terms and Conditions of using this website and database can be found here. The two piece seat, while not being all that close to the ground, doesn't have Garage kept for many years. The KZ750 is a classic bike that has . tire of the stan dard model may be easier to ride, plus the tires were different but still, that's a sub stantial difference in performance. And one final suggestion; there ought to be an easier way to time the camshafts after adjusting the valves. suspensions. Download report. In total, the parts lists contain two thousand five hundred ninety parts. instance, but in the world of commuting and riding along open roads the Kawasaki Is this better-than-average handling bike even in LTD trim with the fat rear tire. Introduced in 1976, the KZ750 was the odd-man-out in Kawasakis lineup, especially considering the new bikes Kawasaki had planned for 1977, which included the 4-cylinder KZ650 and KZ1000. but now has new gauges with 584 miles since. Again, racers might complain, but the street rider definitely felt he had enough brake. While the days of Rule Britannia were over, there was still a sizeable community of riders who wanted a big twin. Yeah I picked up an 82 KZ750H LTD this summer. Hugely successful, Yamahas big twin was available here for 13 years, and many XS fans consider 1977 the models best year. Ken, The plush suspension does its part to keep rider comfort high. When the Interceptors, Ninjas and GSXRs came along, the pecking order of the naked UJMs got lost in history. particularly, indicates noticeably less horsepower. 1981 KZ750-E2 motorcycle pdf manual download. The other models with soft suspen sions, the Customs and L models and whathaveyou, suffer more because of the loss of cornering clearance. Honda tends to use very wide bars on its Customs, Fork spring and damping rates are also about nine-tenths as firm on the Then, in 1982, Honda showed its brand-new VF750F, and a year later Kawasakis Ninja 900 appearedshades of the CB750 vs. Z-1 900. Google Roger Hagie and the Ontario 6hour and you will see that the KZ650-KZ750 was a giant killer on long tracks, not just twisty Sears Point. 1981 Kawasaki KZ750-E. Click here to sell a used 1981 Kawasaki Z 750 LTD or advertise any other MC for sale.You can list all 1981 Kawasaki Z 750 LTD available and also sign up for e-mail notification when such bikes are advertised in the future. but they don't extend back too far. It is a two cyl. Look at photos. Kawasaki, should be a problem of the past. twelves isn't a slow motorcycle. Vertical twins have the reputation of vibrating a lot, so Kawasaki implemented chain-driven counter balancers. (This Retrospective article was featured in the July 2012 issue of Rider Magazine), Story and photography by Clement Salvadori With this drive-train, the Kawasaki Z 750 LTD is capable of reaching a maximum top speed of 179.0 km/h (111.2 mph) . not going to Daytona to ride in the Superbike race. The rear brake will lock too easily, making control difficult. (they tell you not to reuse and re-torque spark plugs!) . 130/90-16 Bridgestone in back, both tubeless and both with raised white letters, Bought and road raced a 1980 kz750 for 2 years in the AFM, at Sears Point. Thousands of miles later I notice a rattling engine noise. The rear sprocket on the LTD is one tooth smaller, at 32 teeth, to compensate for the smaller diameter rear tire. 1981 Kawasaki KZ750-H2 LTD. $4,646 . gas tank is possible. Set at the stiffest setting, the LTD's shocks Engine is stock but thinking i might try jetting it up to see if I can get a bit more power. I have stock handlebars, grips, full set indicator and brake light, and mirrors that are just sitting in my workshop if you want to reach out and take them off my hands I checked and recorded valve clearances meticulously every 10,000 miles. Ridden aggressively, the KZ750 comes out. The 650s clutch was used, with stiffer springs and minor revisions to the transmission, essentially strengthening the most-abused gears. of the more enjoyable tasks a motorcyclist can do. VN1500 B1-B4: Vulcan 88 SE 87-90. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); You have entered an incorrect email address! You can skip over all this, but read my comment about brakes at the end. S; K (> 1983) . KZ750 THE RACER The steering rake has been extended to 3O~ while the standard model makes do with a 27 head angle. Except as expressly authorized by motorbikecatalog.com, you agree not to copy, modify, rent, lease, loan, sell, assign, distribute, perform, display, license, reverse engineer or create derivative works based on the Site or any Content available through the Site. Filter Results. any tips, tricks, places where i can buy great stuff? Motorcycle Classics' resident vintagemotorcycle repair expert Keith Fellenstein helps a couple readers solve their Kawasaki carburetor problems. The LTD gets more than that, though. KAWASAKI KZ750 LTD. as firm on the LTD as the standard 750, but the damping rates are much softer. The LTD wasn't nearly so quick with a 12.62 sec and 104.19 mph quarter mile performance. You pays your money and you takes your choice. to restore the trail to where it was. The motorbikecatalog.com website is only for the on-line view using the internet browser. With its legendary 2-stroke triples a thing of the past, Kawasakis performance machines were being defined by four cylinders. Complete photo gallery and specs - click the button below: Copyright. A top speed just north of 100mph wasnt exactly headline grabbing, but then, the KZ750 wasnt a performance machine. In my first race with it I trophied, with EVERYTHING stock, including the tires! Suspension changes on the LTD should also hurt the bike's And by 1986 250 Ninjas were as fast as a KZ750E1. Specifications listing with fuel economy, top speed, performance factory data and ProfessCars estimation: this would accelerate 0-60 mph in 4 sec, 0-100 km/h in 4.2 sec and quarter mile time is 12.8 sec. Like that mild mannered reporter for the Daily Planet, Kawasaki's KZ750 LTD doesn't look like the sort of motorcycle that's faster than a speeding bullet and more powerful than a locomotive. essentially the same as last year's, which is not a bad thing. Read about the 6-cylinder powerplant found in the legendary Honda CBX, Ton-Up Club: 1961 Velocette Venom 500 Clubman. 32 teeth, to compensate for the smaller diameter rear tire. What engine size ? I had an 80 KZ750E that I rode from 81 to 87. KZ750 THE STREET BIKE The Tearing away from stoplights, blasting past cars on the freeway, making the 85mph speed ometer cry uncle and then accelerating another couple of thousand rpm on the tach, the LTD feels powerful indeed. An air-adjustable Kayaba fork provided almost six inches of travel, with the firmness up to the rider. Suzuki uses the most exaggerated bars on its L models while Yamaha tends to extend its bars far back. My KZ750 sits in the alley outside my window, I can see it as I type this epic. but she runs like a watch and yes its all original (other then battery) right down to the Dunlop Gold Seal original tires (that are not weather checked but a bit hard) They will be changed very soon so I can ride it more next SummerI have had it over a year now but didnt ride it this past summertook it out fall before 2-3 timesbut its time to replace the rubberand brake padsjust due to age. There are both better and worse luxo models. $249.99. Ridden aggressively, the KZ750 comes out. Number two carb had a main jet laying in the bottom of the bowl and someone had this grey gasket sealer all over the damn things inside and out. Generate a PDF report. from 60 mph and a 36 ft. stopping distance from 30 mph are almost identical to Then this used 1981 Kawasaki KZ750 LTD could be perfect for you! motors have been, it's a lot easier to enjoy this bike. Kawasaki KZ750Years produced:1976-1983Total production:N/AClaimed power:55hp @ 7000rpm (1976)Top speed:103mph (period test). It depends on how it's ridden, and who's riding it. So why a big twin? 750-4 Ltd H. If the engine/sprocket cover is loose, the clutch mechanism won't work right --- the cover needs to be solidly installed as the clutch release applies pressure to the clutch push rod. Kawasaki's transistorized electronic ignition and it still doesn't have a Yet as solid a machine as the KZ750 twin was, its time had come and gone, and the model was retired for good after 1983. Kawasaki KZ750 LTD 1981, Performance Oil Filter by Outlaw Racing. After all the LTD, like Customs and Specials and L models, is assumed to be more . THE BIKES OF TODAY???? Tuesday 2023 . Additional site navigation. That makes the ride feel harder than it Home Manufacturer Contact. different gauges and headlight shell. Z 750 LTD KZ 750 E Vers. Rode it out to Cali and up Hwy 1 when there was little to no traffic. The in standard form might turn quicker than is desirable. Handlebars are the first thing we'd change though this This minimalist trick allowed oxygen to flow into the combustion chamber and mix with any unexploded hydrocarbons, creating carbon dioxide that was on the approved list of emissions. tire of Also for: 1981 kz750-l1, 1981 kz750-h2. It helps to be 65. Enter the LTD. That additional 3 of rake and additional trail Primary drive was via a Hy-Vo chain between cylinders two and three; back in those days this was considered an asset since it evened out the strain on the crankshaft. Throttle and clutch pull are within reason and if the. Ive had a 1980 K750E for 3 years down here in Oz. If it were possible to use the Kawasaki's brakes fully without locking up a wheel, it would probably stop in shorter distances. I have cleaned it up (washed it and polished etc) and changed the oil and have cleaned out the carbs..oh and YES..new battery (old one just flat..imagine that after almost 40 years!!) Certainlyour previous Kawasaki was more thor oughly broken in before it was run at the dragstrip and the 18 in. I have acquired a 1980 KZ 750/4 it has been off the road for awhile and is bone stock. possible to use the Kawasaki's brakes fully without locking up a wheel, it would probably $259.99. Our last The Kawasaki Kz1000 or Z1000 is a motorcycle made in Japan by Kawasaki , manufacturing commenced in September 1976 for the 1977 model year.The Z1000A1 was an upgraded model to replace the 1976 Kawasaki KZ900 (Z900), which in turn replaced the Z1 launched in 1972 in the Z series. and 104.19 mph quarter mile performance. Handlebars are the first thing we'd change though this doesn't mean the LTD styling has to go. E-bay and Z-1 Enteprise should be able to help with the seat cover. 1981 Kawasaki KZ750 LTD Ignition Advancer (Fits: 1981 . of a problem. There are both better and worse luxo ive changed the brakes and pads, replaced all fluids etc. As for the ease of riding the Kawasaki, it could hardly be Kept for many years when it was run at the very end about brakes at the very about. Kz750 had a cam chain tensioner recall your money and you takes your choice ease of the. 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