1981 Kawasaki KZ750 Resurrection

[Nessism]

Aren't they 35mm forks? I bet the MikesXS one will work most likely....

36mm

There is a set of Race Tech's on ebay for $95 shipped. I'm tempted...

[salty_monk]

Aren't they 35mm forks? I bet the MikesXS one will work most likely....

[Nessism]

Nice Ed! I wonder if those shocks will show up the front end now? You might need to invest in a set of cartridge emulators.....

Thanks for reminding me Dan. Need to set up an ebay search to find some...

[salty_monk]

Nice Ed! I wonder if those shocks will show up the front end now? You might need to invest in a set of cartridge emulators.....

As expected...Nice work, Ed!

[Nessism]

Ohlins look great on the bike. Looking forward to your report on how it improves the ride and handling.

Haven't had a chance to hit the mountains yet but I love these shocks for normal riding and commuting. The ride is smooth and rolling over rougher surfaces like railroad tracks is almost a pleasure. I find myself looking for rough pavement to blast over just because.

I took my GS1000 out for a ride the other day and while I really enjoy it, I like riding this KZ more. It's just so much smaller and lighter. A real pleasure to ride.

[ron bayless]

You have spent a lot of money on that bike.But the overall look is worth it.Cheaper than a 20,000 dollar diavel.

[Vmass]

Ohlins look great on the bike. Looking forward to your report on how it improves the ride and handling.

[Nessism]

P1020916_zpsgwmubnni by nessism, on Flickr

[Nessism]

Got the shocks today and they are nothing short of stunning. They installed black springs at my request so I'm pleased with that too.

The top eye is 15mm, but I need 14 so going to make some shims.

[Nessism]

Ed, it looks very good!
Those have a shorter wheelbase that the later GPz. I was just reading up on these bikes because my fantasy of getting a GPz is warming up again. Moding a Z750 into a GPz might be a possibility too.
Whatever shows up at the right $$$ time.

Bill,
The 1982 Gpz750 begot the KZ750 L model, which carried on for several more years (and turned into a 700 in the US). These bikes are the high water mark for the twin shock bikes. The unishock 750's were a departure from this family linage. Nice bikes for sure, but somewhat different in intent.

[Buffalo Bill]

Ed, it looks very good!
Those have a shorter wheelbase that the later GPz. I was just reading up on these bikes because my fantasy of getting a GPz is warming up again. Moding a Z750 into a GPz might be a possibility too.
Whatever shows up at the right $$$ time.

So cool, luv the paint! the detailing is amazing.

[Nessism]

Heard back from Ohlin's and they said those ebay shocks will work nicely for my bike. Might have to come up with an eyelet shim is all. The yellow coloring will clash with the bikes color scheme but oh well.

[Nessism]

Yeah, the plan is to keep this bike and ride it. I didn't keep track of costs but pretty sure I'd be upside down if I sold it.