Naked GPz750 on the road

jsuwinski · 4 Weeks Ago

I've finally got my '83 GPz750 "Naked" project on the road, just in time for the California winter!

I started with a runner I found on Graig's list for $600.

My aim was to improve the seating position, I'm too stiff for the stock clip-ons etc. I fitted a set of pro-tappers to a modified top-tree. I had the seat recovered with grip skin and more foam to add some height, $80 from Ray's Upholstery in Watsonville (831) 475-7551. Second was the lighting. The stock light just didn't cut it so I added a pair of Hella spots, which work much better. Lastly was the handling. I removed the "anti-dive" from the forks, added progressive springs and replaced the seals and bushings. A 1990 ZX750 shock replaced the stock rear unit.

While I was at it I removed the rear fender, chain guard and cut down the front fender. Turn signals and tail light were from eBay.

The Kirker pipe and K & N filters and Dynojet stage two kit were already installed.

The rest is stock, just some TLC to clean it all up. I painted the faded black plastic with silver Krylon Fusion plastic paint. S100 and polished socket screws (eBay) smartened up the motor. Just to make it more interesting I removed ALL the words "Kawasaki" the Kanji decal is all that shows it's roots.

I'm pleased to report that it is now comfortable, works at night, handles and turns heads.

My thanks to James at Banke Engineering (Welcome to Banke Performance) for the top tree mods, anti-dive blanking plates and Galfer braided lines.

I'm very pleased with my $1200 investment ..... and the comments I get

gpzrocker · 4 Weeks Ago

Nice, have thought along those lines quite a bit.

Could you get me a close up of the clutch connection on the motor side, mainly the support right above the end of the cable? Not sure mine is right or stock...

happycat · 4 Weeks Ago

Thanks John for sharing that project. It's timely for me as I just picked up an 85 ZX 900 and have been speculating on doing something of the sort. Thanks for sharing your ideas and sources. Looks Great!
Happy riding.
Ed

squawk · 4 Weeks Ago

Nice job...it looks great. I hope that my KZ750H LTD looks that good when I'm done, I paid $900 for it and will need to put about $1,350 to get it road worthy and about $1,800 to $2,000 to get where I want it to be.

4 Weeks Ago	#1 (permalink)
jsuwinski Ol' Time GPz750 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The twisty bits in Northern CA Posts: 22	Naked GPz750 on the road I've finally got my '83 GPz750 "Naked" project on the road, just in time for the California winter! I started with a runner I found on Graig's list for $600. My aim was to improve the seating position, I'm too stiff for the stock clip-ons etc. I fitted a set of pro-tappers to a modified top-tree. I had the seat recovered with grip skin and more foam to add some height, $80 from Ray's Upholstery in Watsonville (831) 475-7551. Second was the lighting. The stock light just didn't cut it so I added a pair of Hella spots, which work much better. Lastly was the handling. I removed the "anti-dive" from the forks, added progressive springs and replaced the seals and bushings. A 1990 ZX750 shock replaced the stock rear unit. While I was at it I removed the rear fender, chain guard and cut down the front fender. Turn signals and tail light were from eBay. The Kirker pipe and K & N filters and Dynojet stage two kit were already installed. The rest is stock, just some TLC to clean it all up. I painted the faded black plastic with silver Krylon Fusion plastic paint. S100 and polished socket screws (eBay) smartened up the motor. Just to make it more interesting I removed ALL the words "Kawasaki" the Kanji decal is all that shows it's roots. I'm pleased to report that it is now comfortable, works at night, handles and turns heads. My thanks to James at Banke Engineering (Welcome to Banke Performance) for the top tree mods, anti-dive blanking plates and Galfer braided lines. I'm very pleased with my $1200 investment ..... and the comments I get Attached Thumbnails __________________ -- Cheers, John 83 GPz750-A1 81 CB900c ("Bobber" project) Last edited by jsuwinski : 4 Weeks Ago at 07:24 PM. Reason: Added photos

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4 Weeks Ago	#2 (permalink)
gpzrocker Clutch Cadet BTK Expert Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Western NC Posts: 350	Nice, have thought along those lines quite a bit. Could you get me a close up of the clutch connection on the motor side, mainly the support right above the end of the cable? Not sure mine is right or stock...

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happycat Newbie Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 17	Thanks John for sharing that project. It's timely for me as I just picked up an 85 ZX 900 and have been speculating on doing something of the sort. Thanks for sharing your ideas and sources. Looks Great! Happy riding. Ed

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squawk Still On The Kickstand BTK Beginner Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bentonville, AR. Posts: 47	Nice job...it looks great. I hope that my KZ750H LTD looks that good when I'm done, I paid $900 for it and will need to put about $1,350 to get it road worthy and about $1,800 to $2,000 to get where I want it to be.

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