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HOW MUCH IS A 1972 KZ750 ?

InKoHoLiC

InKoHoLiC

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A friend of mine has a 1972 kz750 that is a COLLECTORS BIKE for him.. he wants to sell it to me. the condition is prestine like new no rust no blimishes at all.i have not had the chance to look at the bike personally but today he showed me high quility pictures of the bike and all i can say was damn thats like new:wtf he has kept it indoors in the storage covered.. last time he ran the bike was 12 years ago:wtf he just said that we just need a new battery and drain and change all fluids for it to run and maybe a lil carb cleaning., its a simple bike to work on. i looked at kbb but they dont have a 1972 price only a 1975 going for $895,so i checked ebay and found a beat up kz750 going for 1500 at auction...keep in mind this kz is sparkling new/used. he doesnt remember the miles becuase he has alot of toys in a storage but i will find out asap. how much do you think i should pay for this?or do you think i should not waste my time and money...since it has been sitting do u think the engine will be froze?
 
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Something is unclear here. I don't recall a 1972 KZ750 model. Can you check here:

http://www.z1enterprises.com/bike-list-kawasaki.aspx

and identify which model your friend has for sale? There definitely was a '72 H2 750 triple two stroke, but KZ's are four strokes and I don't recall Kawi making big four strokes in '72. The 900cc Z1 came out in '73, IIRC the first big Kawi four stroke.
 
ChuckBecker said:
Something is unclear here. I don't recall a 1972 KZ750 model. Can you check here:

http://www.z1enterprises.com/bike-list-kawasaki.aspx

and identify which model your friend has for sale? There definitely was a '72 H2 750 triple two stroke, but KZ's are four strokes and I don't recall Kawi making big four strokes in '72. The 900cc Z1 came out in '73, IIRC the first big Kawi four stroke.
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he told me it was a 2 stroke so im sure it will be the 72' h2 750 triple 2 stroke:teeth
 
If it's a 2 stroke, then its a KH750. Otherwise known as "The Widowmaker".

Kawasaki-KH750-H2.jpg


If it's aKZ750, then it's this:

kz750g1.jpg


Only sold in the USA as the quasi-chopper version, I think. We got a version here in OZ that looked exactly like the Z1.
 
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fezzick said:
If it's a 2 stroke, then its a KH750. Otherwise known as "The Widowmaker".

Kawasaki-KH750-H2.jpg


If it's aKZ750, then it's this:

kz750g1.jpg


Only sold in the USA as the quasi-chopper version, I think. We got a version here in OZ that looked exactly like the Z1.
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it must be the kh750 he said it has wire wheels:cool
 
boy does it bring back memories. I had a 72' H1b (the 500) which is almost identical excepting engine. Might be worth restoring if you can find parts. Carbs will surely be clogged after 12 years. Crank seals were the achillies heel of that engine (I got tired of changing them; why I sold mine after a few years.)

But the 72' H2 750 was the first year for the 750, so it's worth getting back in shape and hanging on to IMHO.
 
It does not matter what you pay for it. The real expense will be getting it running and keeping it running.

If you want to have fun riding a motorcycle get a modern one. If you want to ride a collector item that will keep you throwing money at it forever, buy the bike.
 
You will definitely want to figure out which model it is, and get it inspected before you make an offer on it. The KH750's can go for a lot of dosh, but they're also the ones most likely to need major work IMHO. It could just need a 'little carb cleaning', or the pistons could be rusted to the cylinder walls.
 
Stormdragon said:
You will definitely want to figure out which model it is, and get it inspected before you make an offer on it. The KH750's can go for a lot of dosh, but they're also the ones most likely to need major work IMHO. It could just need a 'little carb cleaning', or the pistons could be rusted to the cylinder walls.
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good points to remember:thumbup ill have the pistons checked too he said we will get it running before i buy it:teeth he doesnt really know how much it will be worth since the ONLY issue with the bike is it has been sitting(my guees the engine needs a lil cleaning and the parts are soo cheap.) but other than that like new.
 
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afm199 said:
It does not matter what you pay for it. The real expense will be getting it running and keeping it running.

If you want to have fun riding a motorcycle get a modern one. If you want to ride a collector item that will keep you throwing money at it forever, buy the bike.
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im getting a gsxr750 or a 636 around jan or feb 2009..i was going to get another streetbike this summer but i have to pay for school in the fall,.. so this little cafe ripper will be just for ripping around DALY CITY/SF .the parts for this bike are very cheap and i have 2 stroke knowledge im sure i will have fun.:ride

btw even if the bike needs no work at all and it fires up after some basic maintinece i will still need to change out parts all the time? i dont plan on taking it to hwy 9 or any other twisties..im sure it will be a great ripper for around town.

what is your exsperiance with old bikes? did you have to keep throwing money at it?
 
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EastBayDave said:
boy does it bring back memories. I had a 72' H1b (the 500) which is almost identical excepting engine. Might be worth restoring if you can find parts. Carbs will surely be clogged after 12 years. Crank seals were the achillies heel of that engine (I got tired of changing them; why I sold mine after a few years.)

But the 72' H2 750 was the first year for the 750, so it's worth getting back in shape and hanging on to IMHO.
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how often did you have to change out the crank seal? other than that your '72' was fairly reliable?
 
Stormdragon said:
or the pistons could be rusted to the cylinder walls.
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Yep, but it IS a 2 stroke. ;)

As long as pistons and barrels (if they're in too bad a shape to be bored) can be had, it's only a couple hours from start to finish.

http://www.pistons-online.com/power_kit.asp?model=8

You might want to ping Jakemate, he's been messing with these drugs in the not-too-distant past, IIRC.

By the way: How's your impulsive behavior control? These things weren't too bad in stock trim, but with a rejet/expansion chambers they can be a little bit of a handful. Don't ask how I know... :teeth

Fun toy, if you're ready to pay to play...
 
Moike said:
but you got used to it.
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More like "If you got used to it, you survived."



Unless you had a twitchy right wrist, in which case if the engine was worked over, you might not survive anyway.

Damn, we need a wheelie smiley.:bs
 
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