rogson
8th July 2016, 10:13
When a 1980 Z750E came-up recently nostalgia got the better of me (I had one way back), so I bought it.
It's generally in good condition both cosmetically and mechanically apart from some horrible noises that emanate from the starter clutch on start-up. Its a well known issue in high mileage examples of this engine and can be fixed. But access is through the sump and involves quite a bit of disassembly - so it won't be getting done until the starter quits completely.
I'm not intending on returning it to original - rather, the goal is "tastefully" modified UJM. To this end I have installed a 4 into 1 exhaust made by Custom Chambers - its beautiful and works/sounds great! The only other significant appearance issue I have with it is the seat/tail area. The seat has been cut-down which doesn't suit my eye, so I plan to do a reupholster/recover. However, I prefer the rear/ducktail look of many of the Kawasakis of the era to the boxy rear of the Z750E. My research suggests that a ducktail and seat from a Z650 might fit relatively easily onto my bike, but I'm not sure. To this end I am looking to get in touch with an owner of a z650 (B or C model I think) with the intention of viewing/comparing the seat/tail area of his/her bike with mine.
If anyone can help me with this please PM me.
Thanks.
It's generally in good condition both cosmetically and mechanically apart from some horrible noises that emanate from the starter clutch on start-up. Its a well known issue in high mileage examples of this engine and can be fixed. But access is through the sump and involves quite a bit of disassembly - so it won't be getting done until the starter quits completely.
I'm not intending on returning it to original - rather, the goal is "tastefully" modified UJM. To this end I have installed a 4 into 1 exhaust made by Custom Chambers - its beautiful and works/sounds great! The only other significant appearance issue I have with it is the seat/tail area. The seat has been cut-down which doesn't suit my eye, so I plan to do a reupholster/recover. However, I prefer the rear/ducktail look of many of the Kawasakis of the era to the boxy rear of the Z750E. My research suggests that a ducktail and seat from a Z650 might fit relatively easily onto my bike, but I'm not sure. To this end I am looking to get in touch with an owner of a z650 (B or C model I think) with the intention of viewing/comparing the seat/tail area of his/her bike with mine.
If anyone can help me with this please PM me.
Thanks.