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Tempted to pick & fix this up- barn find KZ750-E w/ 1k miles on it - PowerDubs_imp - 02-18-2023

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/524826709543181/


And found a shot of the same model when clean-

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RE: Tempted to pick & fix this up- barn find KZ750-E w/ 1k miles on it - peterbaron - 02-18-2023

Marvel now for sure!


RE: Tempted to pick & fix this up- barn find KZ750-E w/ 1k miles on it - GoldOxide_imp - 02-18-2023

Gee, 1003 miles for $750. Indeed, hard to ignore.


RE: Tempted to pick & fix this up- barn find KZ750-E w/ 1k miles on it - PowerDubs_imp - 02-18-2023

Mark - you saw the actual bike for sale pics right?

Far from the clean bike pic- and said it has sat for decades... but looks CLEAN and unmolested under all the dust


RE: Tempted to pick & fix this up- barn find KZ750-E w/ 1k miles on it - Nachodaddy - 02-18-2023

I had a '76 - looks fairly similar. Great vertical twin. That'd be a fun project if done right. Fast, strong, reliable and not too thirsty. Paid a little over $900 in 1976 dollars.


RE: Tempted to pick & fix this up- barn find KZ750-E w/ 1k miles on it - PowerDubs_imp - 02-18-2023

It's the 4 cyl...

https://www.chinonthetank.com/2013/10/kawasaki-kz750/
I had an '82 KZ750 LTD when I was in the army- love love LOVED that bike...

Even though I had a clean 1976 CB750 - I modeled my CB styling around the LTD...

Bike is a huge gamble...but well worth the price if nothing major. SOOO- I wrote the seller, he is available tomorrow eve- and I txted my buddy with a truck.


RE: Tempted to pick & fix this up- barn find KZ750-E w/ 1k miles on it - PowerDubs_imp - 02-18-2023

Here is the bike I had in the army... from our favorite guy...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOsHiJO69y4


RE: Tempted to pick & fix this up- barn find KZ750-E w/ 1k miles on it - GoldOxide_imp - 02-18-2023

(02-18-2023, 06:15 AM)m in sc_imp Wrote: Oh, of course i did. my biggest worry would be the tank, but that can be fixed if it hasnt turned to paper.

plan on a careful lining. hope they drained it.

few yrs ago, earlier 650:










no current pic but it now has mags, and is 90% done. My friend Davids bike, i actually gave it to him, and did the carbs etc.


frame is now powdercoated, motor looks as good as the carbs, etc. just needs some wiring and a final paint job.

Must feel incredible bringing back the seemingly dead.


Tempted to pick & fix this up- barn find KZ750-E w/ 1k miles on it - PowerDubs_imp - 02-20-2023

Still might grab this…. Guy was supposed to be available yeaterday but was Mia.

Today he wrote and said he was busy- and can’t find the title- but will knock $50 off because of it. But my buddy was busy and can’t make it out until Sat…

Soo- if it’s still around by them, maybe I’ll bring this home w/ no title for $700.

I’ll have enough time fixing it up before I worry about it being on the road.


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RE: Tempted to pick & fix this up- barn find KZ750-E w/ 1k miles on it - GoldOxide_imp - 02-20-2023

(02-20-2023, 11:59 AM)PowerDubs_imp Wrote: Still might grab this…. Guy was supposed to be available yeaterday but was Mia.

Today he wrote and said he was busy- and can’t find the title- but will knock $50 off because of it. But my buddy was busy and can’t make it out until Sat…

Soo- if it’s still around by them, maybe I’ll bring this home w/ no title for $700.

I’ll have enough time fixing it up before I worry about it being on the road.


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This story is getting tastier.

Ensure to share the raw "before" image of the hidden gem before you start waving your magic.