1975 Kawasaki 175 Enduro Mods & Parts

YellowBeetleSB · 05-16-2009

I'm the new owner of a 1975 Kawasaki 175 Enduro and to be honest I know nothing of these bikes (or motorcycles in general really). First, where can I get parts for it? Both stock parts if needed and aftermarket performance/modification parts?

It is in great physical and mechanical condition but I was hoping to make it a "bobber" style bike. Are these bikes appropriate for that or will I encounter problems? (I don't know how to weld). I wanted to fit a solo seat to the bike, is that possible? How would I go about doing this and locating a solo seat that will fit?
I also wanted to get bobber style fenders as opposed to the sort of off-road looking ones that are currently on the bike. Where can I locate these?
And an aftermarket exhaust that fits....a resource for that too?

Thanks for any help you can offer.

kawah1c · 05-16-2009

A 2 stroke offroad bike is not the best starting point for a bobber. And if it's in great condition, I'd keep it that way and bob someting else like a KZ400 or something if you're looking for a cheap project. My 02.

KawaF7 · 05-19-2009

Restore it!!!

KawDog76 · 09-06-2009

Definitely keep it the way it is or restore it. I have a '72 F7 and for a little bike it hauls serous tail. As for building a bobber, I'd take kawah1c's advice. You can have a whole lotta fun with your ride just the way it is.

650hardtail · 09-06-2009

if its clean restore it..as far as parts-try your dealer-sometimes they are still active thru kawasaki...you may get lucky and find
they MAY have stuff still in stock (mine had nos parts for some triples...till
i found out he had them at least )

topolover · 09-06-2009

Sell it. Because I have a 175 (F7D) and looking to get me another one. To use it or the one I have as a parts bike.

05-16-2009	#1 (permalink)
YellowBeetleSB Newbie Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bellingham, Wa Posts: 1	1975 Kawasaki 175 Enduro Mods & Parts I'm the new owner of a 1975 Kawasaki 175 Enduro and to be honest I know nothing of these bikes (or motorcycles in general really). First, where can I get parts for it? Both stock parts if needed and aftermarket performance/modification parts? It is in great physical and mechanical condition but I was hoping to make it a "bobber" style bike. Are these bikes appropriate for that or will I encounter problems? (I don't know how to weld). I wanted to fit a solo seat to the bike, is that possible? How would I go about doing this and locating a solo seat that will fit? I also wanted to get bobber style fenders as opposed to the sort of off-road looking ones that are currently on the bike. Where can I locate these? And an aftermarket exhaust that fits....a resource for that too? Thanks for any help you can offer.

05-16-2009	#2 (permalink)
kawah1c Way Too Much Free Time BTK Expert Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Oslo, Norway Posts: 1,186	A 2 stroke offroad bike is not the best starting point for a bobber. And if it's in great condition, I'd keep it that way and bob someting else like a KZ400 or something if you're looking for a cheap project. My 02. __________________ Z1-R, H2, W650, H1C, F-11 ,G4TR ,KV75-A7 ,MT1, KV80R-A, XL70-K1

09-06-2009	#6 (permalink)
topolover Boycotting winter.... BTK Expert Join Date: May 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 415	Sell it. Because I have a 175 (F7D) and looking to get me another one. To use it or the one I have as a parts bike. __________________ My toy- 1975 Kawasaki 175 F7D Patriot Guard Riders supporter

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KawaF7 Newbie Join Date: May 2009 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 6	Restore it!!!

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KawDog76 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 8	Definitely keep it the way it is or restore it. I have a '72 F7 and for a little bike it hauls serous tail. As for building a bobber, I'd take kawah1c's advice. You can have a whole lotta fun with your ride just the way it is.

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650hardtail TRIPLE NUT BTK Beginner Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: BUTLER PA Posts: 77	if its clean restore it..as far as parts-try your dealer-sometimes they are still active thru kawasaki...you may get lucky and find they MAY have stuff still in stock (mine had nos parts for some triples...till i found out he had them at least )

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