Kawasaki GPz750 R1 (z750GP) Restoration

26/3/17
Install stock airbox and carbs with stock jetting

The rubber boots were hard so to rejuvenate I soaked them in 70% Xylene + 30% Methyl Salcylate for 6-8 hours. The boots swell but returned to original size.

Xylene was bought at Bunnings ($18) and Methyl Salcylate at Chemist Warehouse ($6).

Earlier I tried by just boiling them using Methyl Salicylate + water. But it did not work as the rubber would harden again when cold.

28/3/17

Difficult starting condition + stuffed battery + heavy rain = bike tow :(

Mixer screw = 2.5 turns

UNI AIR FILTER Fits: Kawasaki KZ700A,ZX750 GPZ,KZ650H CSR,KZ750F LTD Shaft 4cyl

Ebay: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/262166715334?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Applied WD40:

29/4/17
Carbs painting

30/4/17
Engine block painting

Frankston sunset

The choke mechanism lost a ball bearing which activated the notch. Without this the bike would run like tractor after a while as the choke moved ever so slightly. It would have driven the previous owner mad! Now purrs like a kitten. Took my thong and t-shirt for a nice look at Frankston sunset.

And now for a modern take of GPz by 'Kardesign'

Relaxing ride to Frankston

The GPz750 is a nice bike to go slow and cruise around at low speed ...