1979 Kawasaki KZ 750 Twin - Clutch Cable Adjustment

[@bendecook5251]

Just finally started working on my 77 kz750 this helps a lot

[@KZ_Kon]

Glad it helped. If I can help with anything else, just let me know. Have fun with the '77!

[@KZ_Kon]

Glad it helped. If I can help with anything else, just let me know. Have fun with the '77!

[@paulhorsley1549]

Thanks for the video, applied this to my Z1100 A2, works real sweet now 👍

[@KZ_Kon]

Hey there! Thanks for writing. I'm happy that it helped you out. Made my day. Have fun riding! 🤘🏼

[@faridsingh8430]

Gracias por la explicación muy detallada un saludo desde Tijuana BC México

[@KZ_Kon]

Hola mi amigo de Tijuana y muchas gracias! Me alegra que mi video te haya ayudado. Lo siento, no hablo bien el español. Te deseo lo mejor.

[@faridsingh8430]

Gracias tu vídeo me fue de mucha ayuda yo tengo una Kawasaki police 1000 te deseo mucho éxito en todos tus vídeos

[@KZ_Kon]

@@faridsingh8430 Gracias mi amigo. Y gracias por las amables palabras. Me alegra mucho saber que mi video te ayudó.

[@darthtyranus7683]

Looks so sick! Wish I could find one in Texas🤩

[@KZ_Kon]

Hey, thanks!!!! I wish you luck! They're kind of rare. Flip side of that is that parts are really really hard to find, and when you do, they're pricey.

[@darthtyranus7683]

@@KZ_Kon thank you I actually found a Z900 with Covid going on all the motorcycles here are selling like hotcakes so it's my 2nd bike after 7 years of non motorcycling so now I can have my fix lmao 🤣 but honestly I would love to find that 250cc cruiser style like those Suzukis to teach my family

[@darthtyranus7683]

To be honest the headlight placement looks perfectly OEM

[@KZ_Kon]

I can't remember when, but I did lower the headlight a bit more. It was probably after this video? It's likely a bit lower than OEM in this vid, but not by much. I had a small fairing on the front for a while, and I had to have the headlight kind of high so that the windscreen wouldn't hit the gauges. After the fairing had to come off, I didn't lower the headlight for a while. I still didn't lower it too much because when you look at the bike from the front, if there's too much gap between the bottom of the gauges and the top of the headlight, it looks weird, in my opinion. By the way, thanks for taking the time to comment. I'm having fun posting these vids, so it's good when I see people get involved.

[@seanfritz5068]

I love what you've done with this bike, I feel this is the coolest looking KZ750 twin I've seen. Where did you get the seat and rear suspension? Thx

[@KZ_Kon]

Thank you so much! I deeply appreciate you saying that. The shocks are vintage Koni. They were on the bike when I bought it, but they were blown, and rusty. I found out Koni no longer makes bike suspension, but a company called Ikon Suspension (Koni spelled differently) bought the rights and now makes them, as well as rebuild kits. I rebuilt mine, cleaned them up, and powder coated the springs. Here's a link. Mine are like the Dial-A-Ride set. www.ikonsuspensionusa.com/?year_id=1549&make=5526&model=5971&post_type=product&action=vpf-ymm-search The seat is from a company called Texavina. I'm kind of proud to say that I contacted them to see if they could make me a seat for this bike (they didn't, prior to my asking), so mine is the first one they ever made for a KZ750 Twin. Here's a link to their eBay listing for it (that's my bike in the ad. My 15 minutes of fame, I guess lol). www.ebay.com/itm/1976-1979-Kawasaki-KZ750-B-B1-B4-Twin-motorcycle-seat-saddle-CODE-S1393-/113380439455?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l6249&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0 I'm not sure if it's cheaper on their main site texavina.com/kz750b-b1-b4-twin-76-79/ I hope this info helps. And thanks again for the huge compliment. Building and riding bikes is what I most love. Stay tuned because I'll be uploading new vids as I race prep the KZ to race in the vintage class at my local track this upcoming season. Take care. Konstantine

[@seanfritz5068]

@@KZ_Kon My pleasure your a man of great taste! I appreciate the information as well. I may have the opportunity to get a 77 KZ750 twin but the general consensus on this model has me baffled as it seems to have many negative reviews. I've read many posts stating that it's very underpowered and unremarkable in every way with it's only merit being it's reliability. Since your prepping this bike for vintage race days you must feel it's somewhat exciting?

[@KZ_Kon]

​@@seanfritz5068 Thanks, again, for the kind words (keep 'em coming hahaha!). I'm glad the info can help you. Anything I can help with, just let me know. Regarding the bike, it's power, etc., I have a long'ish answer. I've been riding inline 4 KZ900'2 and KZ1000's since 1992. They are fast, powerful. The KZ750 Twin doesn't compare but, not because it's got no power, or because it's a shitty bike. It's a twin. They have different power delivery characteristics than an inline 4. The twins are torquey in the bottom end, and then flatten out up top. The inline 4s pull hard and have more power at the top end. They're just different bikes is all. Me having ridden the inline 4's for so many years, I actually wasn't sure I'd like the twin. Boy, was I wrong. I've had it up to 110mph, and that's with stock gearing. With a smaller rear sprocket, or larger front, it could go a bit faster. That's plenty fast for me. I, for one, am fine at 110 :) Actually, for the track I'll be riding/racing on, I'm installing a larger rear sprocket (40 tooth, instead of the stock 38), so that I have more bottom end. It's a short, twisty track, so I don't need too much top end. They were designed as direct competition to the Triumph twins of their era. The XS650 and XS750 was the Yamaha version. I don't see too many people saying that those are underpowered and unremarkable. They are still a sought after, popular bike. Many people use the motor to build choppers, as well. In my opinion, the KZ750 is a better bike, but I'm biased (my name is KZ Kon, after all. Not Yama Kon LOL!). And they were right up there with with the Triumphs as far as how they performed and handled. Actually, I'd say the KZ handled better than the Triumph in terms of frame rigidity. I already took mine to the track last year for track days. It handled really well, held a good line, had more than enough power (I barely got out of 3rd gear most of the time). Would it beat a KZ750 inline 4 in a drag race? Probably not. Will it be a fun, fast ride that takes corners well, and gets torquey? Absolutely. One final comparison. My 2020 Royal Enfield GT650 is a twin, too. Similar torque and hp ratings as the KZ750. The RE is a little bit lighter, has fuel injection, brembo brakes, steel braided brake lines, and a slipper clutch. It, too has plenty of power, and fun, and good in the corners. Will it beat a Ninja 750 in a race? No. Will it still be a ton of fun? Yes. So, what I'm getting at is ultimately, it depends on what you prefer. But, you won't find it to be underpowered or slow, if you use it as a twin is designed to be used. Make sense? The only down side I will say these bikes have is that it's super hard to find parts for them. The 1976-1979 KZ750 twins were popular in their time, but then sort of faded away. Finding internal parts for them isn't super easy. That is something you need to consider. I hope this answers your question. Let me know if there's anything else I can answer for you.

[@seanfritz5068]

​@@KZ_Kon excellent description thank you again. I have a number of bikes myself and enjoy riding them all for the different experiences they provide so I take your point.Talk soon.

[@KZ_Kon]

@@seanfritz5068 right on. All the best to you. Let me know if you end up buying the twin.

[@donnieboy123]

Thanks nice vid. What paint did you use?

[@KZ_Kon]

Thanks very much, and thanks for taking the time to comment. Believe it or not, the black is Rustoleum 2X Satin Black Paint & Primer. I painted all of the body parts with that. Then I took it to an pro painter who applied the gold, vinyl racing stripes, and then he sprayed over it all with an automotive grade matte clear, so that it would be resistant to chemicals. Since I did the black already, it was pretty cheap to just have it cleared. The frame and other black bits were sent for powder coat. The color is called Blackjack.

[@ronaldschjelderup4324]

Very nice build...Sidecovers are superb according to originals..what bike are those from ?

[@KZ_Kon]

Thank you so very much for your kind words. Those covers are from a KZ750T LTD.

[@ronaldschjelderup4324]

@@KZ_Kon thanks a lot ..Go looking for a pair right away

[@KZ_Kon]

@@ronaldschjelderup4324 you're welcome. Keep in mind I removed the kz750t badges, then had to drill new holes to install the kz750 badges from my twin, and fill the original holes with body filler, then paint.

[@ronaldschjelderup4324]

@@KZ_Kon yes Will do that . thanks a lot 😊

[@KZ_Kon]

@@ronaldschjelderup4324 you're very welcome.

[@blakefowler21]

I HAVE A 1982 KZ 750 TWIN M-1 CSR. I BOUGHT IT AS A PROJECT AND THE STOCK AIRBOX IS GONE. THE BIKE IS GOING TO BE A BRAT/CAFE BIKE AND THE ORIGINAL OWNER WAS CHOPPING OFF FRAME TABS AND REMOVED ALMOST EVERYTHING BESIDES THE WIRING AND ENGINE. SO I HAVE THE BIKE ABOUT 75 PERCENT TO COMPLETE AND IM WONDERING HOW IN THE WORLD I AM GOING TO REROUTE THE SMOG SYSTEM, REMOVE THE AIR SWITCH, AND REROUTE MY HOSES. DO YOU HAVE AN IDEA HOW I CAN DO THIS EFFECTIVELY

[@KZ_Kon]

Hey man. Thanks for writing. What smog system does your bike have on it, exactly? Mine does not have one, so I need to know what components you're talking about. Also, what do you mean by air switch? Let me know and I'll see if I can help.

[@blakefowler21]

@@KZ_Kon It has the smog system that has 2 breather hoses going to each side of the valve cover on both cylinders leading to an air switch that has a hose going to the air box and a hose going to breather cover. Also has small hoses going to carbs

[@KZ_Kon]

@@blakefowler21 I have only ever seen that setup with everything blocked off. I've never done it myself, nor have I ridden a bike set up that way, however, so I can't honestly vouch for the performance if done that way.