1984 750 Turbo

JimJim · 09-04-2008

Found this gem back in April - it had been stored for over 19 years in air-conditioned comfort, with under 6,000 miles on it.

Hoo, boy! After rebuilding the fuel system and replacing a few other bits of rubber, she's getting there.

Engine's practically new, turbo boosts like it should and in "race mode" this thing's destroying most of the "sport bikes" that throttle up beside her.

Now for tires and suspension mods. Anybody out here have any recommendations that won't disrupt this classic's performance too drastically?

Thanks!

B.O.A.T. · 09-04-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimJim

Found this gem back in April - it had been stored for over 19 years in air-conditioned comfort, with under 6,000 miles on it.

Hoo, boy! After rebuilding the fuel system and replacing a few other bits of rubber, she's getting there.

Engine's practically new, turbo boosts like it should and in "race mode" this thing's destroying most of the "sport bikes" that throttle up beside her.

Now for tires and suspension mods. Anybody out here have any recommendations that won't disrupt this classic's performance too drastically?

Thanks!

Wow! That bike is beautiful and if it was me, I would keep it as stock as possible.
Congratulations on that great find.

Zammy · 09-04-2008

Wow THAT'S pretty !!! If you bend the bracket holding the boost pop off you can jack up the boost a bit and a 'Busa lunch will be NO probleemo.

JimJim · 09-04-2008

Thanks B.O.A.T.

The 750 Turbo is an astoundingly fast straight-line bike, but even when taking a perfect line into turns, trail-braking and throttling become an exercise in risk at nominal track speeds. The rear tire slips too easily; I'm trying to figure out if the old-school rear fork is the culprit, if the stock-style skinny rear tire is to blame, or if it's a combination of the two.

JimJim · 09-04-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zammy

Wow THAT'S pretty !!! If you bend the bracket holding the boost pop off you can jack up the boost a bit and a 'Busa lunch will be NO probleemo.

'ppreciate the confidence, Zammy!

AlohaMark · 09-11-2008

Man does that bring back memories. Back in the 80's I had a GpZ 1100 and my neighbor had a GpZ 750 Turbo. We traded bikes for a while and that thing scared the *rap out of me! When the turbo kicks in WATCH OUT!

Take her easy!

Ericthejet · 09-11-2008

Wow, I mean wow!
Very clean example of a very hard to find machine.
Almost as hard as my minty mint 84 Gpz900.

I use Michelin Macadams on my bike, great tire and they have not let me down yet.

I know an expert on these and I think he still holds the Canadian 1/4 mile record for a turbo Gpz. Woody is his name @ Woody's Cycles in Perth, Ontario. Google him, has a website and bike business and I'm sure he'll chat you up as he is a bit of an expert on that bike.

One last thing, more pictures please?

Congrats, never sell it to anyone other than me. LOL.

Ericthejet · 09-11-2008

BTW, stickerpoint.com still has factory "Kawasaki" tank decals.
3 for $20 bucks. Used them when I re-painted my tank.

JimJim · 09-12-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ericthejet

Wow, I mean wow!
Very clean example of a very hard to find machine.
Almost as hard as my minty mint 84 Gpz900.

I use Michelin Macadams on my bike, great tire and they have not let me down yet.

I know an expert on these and I think he still holds the Canadian 1/4 mile record for a turbo Gpz.

One last thing, more pictures please?

Congrats, never sell it to anyone other than me. LOL.

Thanks Eric.

I put some Metzeler Lasertecs on Diablo (130/80-18 rear, 110/90/18 front); they're good and sticky and they're stock. Tomorrow's my first track test, so I'll give you the rundown.

BTW, your GPz900 is to die for, dude.

Tell you what, if I ever put Diablo on the block, I'll tell you first. Looks like you know how to take care of a classic bike.

Wicked96SS · 09-12-2008

That is a great looking bike... although I am a cruiser guy, for some reason, I have really been trying to find a clean 750 Turbo... so, now you have me unbelievably jealous...

GREAT BIKE!!!

JimJim · 09-12-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlohaMark

Man does that bring back memories. Back in the 80's I had a GpZ 1100 and my neighbor had a GpZ 750 Turbo. We traded bikes for a while and that thing scared the *rap out of me! When the turbo kicks in WATCH OUT!

Take her easy!

This is one of the few bikes that bears skid marks on the seat! LOL

Ericthejet · 09-12-2008

You'll win the Powerball before you find another one as nice as Jimjim's.

JimJim · 09-12-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ericthejet

Wow, I mean wow!

One last thing, more pictures please?

I'm humbled!

daemon · 09-12-2008

very nice find indeed.
i had one as well,but traded it in for a 95 GPZ1100.
i still miss both of them for what they were.

the turbo on that things will definently help with the seat getting skidmarks.

i know

JimJim · 09-12-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by daemon

very nice find indeed.
i had one as well,but traded it in for a 95 GPZ1100.
i still miss both of them for what they were.

the turbo on that things will definently help with the seat getting skidmarks.

i know

Daemon, my riding buddy and I just spent a very pleasurable time watching you ride out of the mountains...

I'm from Leadville, and I miss the twisties, man! Of course, I don't miss the winters that go with them. But WOW - great ride. Nice job taping that stuff - very professional!

daemon · 09-12-2008

why thank you!!!
i have stashed a few videos of some other roads for me to work on over the winter.

and there are still plenty more for me to video log next year......

stay tuned

rstnick · 09-17-2008

WOW! What a nice find.

Have you seen Lorcan's 750 turbo page site?

I've been watching his ride for some years now.

JimJim · 09-18-2008

Hi, rstnick:
Yep, registered on Lorcan's site, sent in photos, logged onto their forum a few times and sent my info in for their world map!

That's a pretty cool site, but they haven't updated it in quite some time, and Lorcan told me it would take a lo-o-o-ng time for them to post my info.

They're obviously just having a great time riding!

CycleDude · 09-19-2008

I just found this thread now, and that is a gorgeous ride. She's so clean.... looks brand new!

JimJim · 09-19-2008

May as well be brand new...at 6,000 miles, we're just getting broken in!

Nice collection of photos on your mean bikes series, by the way!

Wish I could get my daughter to wax up my bike! LOL!

I'll hit your facebook, maybe trade a few pics.

-jk

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JimJim Turbofreak Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: St. Petersburg, Florida USA Posts: 10	1984 750 Turbo Found this gem back in April - it had been stored for over 19 years in air-conditioned comfort, with under 6,000 miles on it. Hoo, boy! After rebuilding the fuel system and replacing a few other bits of rubber, she's getting there. Engine's practically new, turbo boosts like it should and in "race mode" this thing's destroying most of the "sport bikes" that throttle up beside her. Now for tires and suspension mods. Anybody out here have any recommendations that won't disrupt this classic's performance too drastically? Thanks! Attached Thumbnails Last edited by JimJim : 09-04-2008 at 10:28 AM.

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Ericthejet Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: The northeast! Posts: 1,696	Wow, I mean wow! Very clean example of a very hard to find machine. Almost as hard as my minty mint 84 Gpz900. I use Michelin Macadams on my bike, great tire and they have not let me down yet. I know an expert on these and I think he still holds the Canadian 1/4 mile record for a turbo Gpz. Woody is his name @ Woody's Cycles in Perth, Ontario. Google him, has a website and bike business and I'm sure he'll chat you up as he is a bit of an expert on that bike. One last thing, more pictures please? Congrats, never sell it to anyone other than me. LOL. __________________ 1984 Ninja 900 (A1) To make it go faster I need to add more lightness!

09-11-2008	#8 (permalink)
Ericthejet Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: The northeast! Posts: 1,696	BTW, stickerpoint.com still has factory "Kawasaki" tank decals. 3 for $20 bucks. Used them when I re-painted my tank. __________________ 1984 Ninja 900 (A1) To make it go faster I need to add more lightness!

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Wicked96SS Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,076	That is a great looking bike... although I am a cruiser guy, for some reason, I have really been trying to find a clean 750 Turbo... so, now you have me unbelievably jealous... GREAT BIKE!!! __________________ Wicked96SS 2003 Vulcan 1600 Classic Hail to the REDSKINS

09-12-2008	#12 (permalink)
Ericthejet Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: The northeast! Posts: 1,696	You'll win the Powerball before you find another one as nice as Jimjim's. __________________ 1984 Ninja 900 (A1) To make it go faster I need to add more lightness!

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Zammy Cruising In Fourth Gear BTK Intermediate Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Decatur Al Posts: 242	Wow THAT'S pretty !!! If you bend the bracket holding the boost pop off you can jack up the boost a bit and a 'Busa lunch will be NO probleemo.

09-04-2008	#4 (permalink)
JimJim Turbofreak Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: St. Petersburg, Florida USA Posts: 10	Thanks B.O.A.T. The 750 Turbo is an astoundingly fast straight-line bike, but even when taking a perfect line into turns, trail-braking and throttling become an exercise in risk at nominal track speeds. The rear tire slips too easily; I'm trying to figure out if the old-school rear fork is the culprit, if the stock-style skinny rear tire is to blame, or if it's a combination of the two.

09-11-2008	#6 (permalink)
AlohaMark AlohaMark BTK Beginner Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 93	Man does that bring back memories. Back in the 80's I had a GpZ 1100 and my neighbor had a GpZ 750 Turbo. We traded bikes for a while and that thing scared the *rap out of me! When the turbo kicks in WATCH OUT! Take her easy!

09-12-2008	#14 (permalink)
daemon devil in god's country BTK Expert Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: greeley,colorado Posts: 10,857	very nice find indeed. i had one as well,but traded it in for a 95 GPZ1100. i still miss both of them for what they were. the turbo on that things will definently help with the seat getting skidmarks. i know __________________ my_vids litany_of_fear

09-12-2008	#16 (permalink)
daemon devil in god's country BTK Expert Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: greeley,colorado Posts: 10,857	why thank you!!! i have stashed a few videos of some other roads for me to work on over the winter. and there are still plenty more for me to video log next year...... stay tuned __________________ my_vids litany_of_fear

09-17-2008	#17 (permalink)
rstnick Sit speling cheker BTK Expert Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 430	WOW! What a nice find. Have you seen Lorcan's 750 turbo page site? I've been watching his ride for some years now. __________________ Vid pics http://www.kz650.info/

09-18-2008	#18 (permalink)
JimJim Turbofreak Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: St. Petersburg, Florida USA Posts: 10	Been to Lorcan's site Hi, rstnick: Yep, registered on Lorcan's site, sent in photos, logged onto their forum a few times and sent my info in for their world map! That's a pretty cool site, but they haven't updated it in quite some time, and Lorcan told me it would take a lo-o-o-ng time for them to post my info. They're obviously just having a great time riding!

09-19-2008	#19 (permalink)
CycleDude Patriot Guard Rider Forum Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North Jersey Posts: 12,595	I just found this thread now, and that is a gorgeous ride. She's so clean.... looks brand new! __________________ *Kevin* *VROC #27222* My Gallery Go NY Giants!!!

09-19-2008	#20 (permalink)
JimJim Turbofreak Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: St. Petersburg, Florida USA Posts: 10	Thanks, Kevin! May as well be brand new...at 6,000 miles, we're just getting broken in! Nice collection of photos on your mean bikes series, by the way! Wish I could get my daughter to wax up my bike! LOL! I'll hit your facebook, maybe trade a few pics. -jk

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