Saw this yesterday and wondered why I never catch any killer deals like this - then TODAY! - on my local Facebook marketplace, a guy had a 1991 Yamaha 650 Maxim that hadn't been out of the garage since '94 and has 11,500 on the odometer. I contacted him and offered to trade him a $500 garden tiller for it str8 across if he had a clear title - and he said OK! It's dusty, but NO pitting. No scratches, No nothing! Even has a faring with a stereo and a high-back seat my wife will enjoy! Carbs need gone through, obviously and a full service on the engine - just like you've done/are doing. Looks like I found my bike!
You'll have to go through the carbs . These carbs were and still are vary sensitive to plugin up internally . Sitting fore 30 years even if drained the carbs should be checked thoroughly. I'd check the starter motor brushes after the stress they were just put to, maybe clean up the commutator of all the pits. Do everything the 10,000 miles maintenance , that will give you good solid and safer bike . These little KZ twins are a blast to ride. Their tough .
This deal and this bike asks for it to let it stock. Just polish it up, mount down that Gynecologist bar the luggage carrier. It´s like a time machine really... love it! can´t wait for more
You are so knowledgeable about these old bikes. I grew up riding them, couple of pointers which you really don't need but just can't help myself. First when you check spark plugs have a plug you know works that way you can check the coil at the same time, also install a over head can for gas, after all the care you take to prevent any additional damage do not run the gas out of the old gas tank.
I guess at the very least get the carbs off, clean them, sync them and check the valves and make sure they are adjusted. And then give the bike a good polish and cleaning and that should be that. Flip it and make some bank or ride it around and enjoy.... Great find good work!!!!
My brother and I both owned The Kz back in the 70's. I sold Mine to build a sauna. Later I bought his drove it then sold It to my neighbor who is still Riding it! Pretty rugged bikes.
I pretty much found a 1981 LTD 750 the same way. In my case, it was originally $400 but got it for $200 half off day. Got it running and on the road for about $700. Love these finds!
NICE , I had a 1982 KZ650 Inline 4 Cylinder paid $600 for it used ...MAN I Miss that bike . Sold it just before my Daughter was born over 20 years ago .
What a Barnfind! Damn! Hardly any rust that i could see! Seat is in perfect condition! Sissy bar, luggage rack, dual exhaust! Tires look good from what i could see! I wish i had this bike. I would polish every inch of that bike. I had a 2009 Kawasaki Vulcan Classic for about 2 years. What a ride it was. Would love to have this bike! P.S. I live about 2 hours from Mustie1. Love his channel as well!
That's an awesome bike mate, if you lived in the UK, I'd take that off you're hands in a heartbeat as is. Please don't bobber it, it deserves better. You have to Molly coddle it and talk nice to her. Great video man. 😀👍👍👍👍👍
My dad bought a Toyota Corolla when we moved to Arizona in 1969. The day we arrived and drove. Downtown to the hotel where we had re servasions it was 113 degrees. So as soon as he had secured a job he bought a car with AC. It came with w tool bag that was in the trunk along with the spare. I still have the pair of pliers from that set, and I think I also have the cresent wrench. The screwdriver had a plastic handle and it bit the dust long ago. Kind of newt to see what Japanese manufacturers will do for their customers!
I have had 2 KZ650s and a KZ900 from the late 70s and you got a hell of a score. That KZ 750 twin is a great motor and I am looking forward to the build.
I have the 81 kz 750 that my dad gave me its mostly stock except the handle bars and exhaust runs good.It sat for 7 years under a tarp the engine was locked up the brakes where locked up they are easy to get back to running good.
You Americans don't know how lucky you are. You just found a rare collectors item and for 400$$$$ ,,,,steal ,highway robbery . Keep every original part and tool . What a gem ...in. Awe ...lucky you !
That is a really cool and unique bike. Glad to see/hear that it'll still run. As for the rear turn signals for being running lights, they won't come on. Rear facing ambers turn on as running lights. Only the fronts. Hope that helps! Looking forward to following this build as well!
So stoked to see you do this one. I'm just barely finishing up my 1978 Kz750B build here like next week. And yeah they made the twin model (KZ750B) 1976-79 and it's a biiiitch to find parts for. Not a lot of aftermarket supply. But man they're great bikes.
Propane and propane accessories and half as desirable... the KZ750B3 is about the least desired KZ model made. Even the smaller 650 twins from Yamaha out performed them.
I bought a cb750k sohc last summer for $100. Not running sat for over 20 years 21,xxx miles. just had to reuild the carbs and fix the timming. Runs great already road the bike over 4k miles with just regular maintenance and oil changes. The bike is bullet proof. I want to make a 836 out of it
This will be an awesome project! Can't wait to follow the progress. Just now getting my '81 CB900 Custom finished and hope to road test her in a couple of days.
So glad to see that it's a Kz! I wasn't expecting a 750 twin, at all, but it's pretty cool! I just sold a '78 Kz1000 cafe I built. That bike was stupid fast!
Holy shit dude that bike is from the city I live in!!! Wow just wow. I saw the New York inspection and thought how funny would that be but then Endicott NY was on the insurance card and I spit out my beer!! That kz is in really good shape, our winters suck up here. Can’t wait to see her finished man!!
i'm amazed at how cheap you find these bikes down in the states. Im looking to get another classic bike and cant find anything under $3KCAD here. Excited for this build. Keep it up.
Came back here from the last vid. Gotta say, back then products were made to last. The headlight still worked after 30 years... try that with a new bike
This should be interesting. I just got a 1982 KZ750N with 9355 miles for a summer project (this is 4/30/2020). Hasn't run in 10 years. Not quite bone stock, the previous owner put a luggage rack on it but that's it. I am only the second owner. It's a 750 Four, not a twin, but still ...
I have the same bike, just not made into a LTD. I worked on her for quite awhile and know a bit about them. If you have any questions, let me know and I'll try my best to help.
Change the seat and handlebars, lose the crash bars and you'll have a great looking bike. Great find and only $400, you would struggle to find a Chinese scooter for that money here in the UK.
Saw this yesterday and wondered why I never catch any killer deals like this - then TODAY! - on my local Facebook marketplace, a guy had a 1991 Yamaha 650 Maxim that hadn't been out of the garage since '94 and has 11,500 on the odometer. I contacted him and offered to trade him a $500 garden tiller for it str8 across if he had a clear title - and he said OK! It's dusty, but NO pitting. No scratches, No nothing! Even has a faring with a stereo and a high-back seat my wife will enjoy! Carbs need gone through, obviously and a full service on the engine - just like you've done/are doing. Looks like I found my bike!
Bro this bike is in perfect condition please sell it or somethin to a collecter it looks rust free and perfect
I have a 1979 KZ750 twin. Excellent find, good luck!
nice a mustie1 shout out :D
You'll have to go through the carbs . These carbs were and still are vary sensitive to plugin up internally .
Sitting fore 30 years even if drained the carbs should be checked thoroughly.
I'd check the starter motor brushes after the stress they were just put to, maybe clean up the commutator of all the pits.
Do everything the 10,000 miles maintenance , that will give you good solid and safer bike . These little KZ twins are a blast to ride. Their tough .
This deal and this bike asks for it to let it stock. Just polish it up, mount down that Gynecologist bar the luggage carrier.
It´s like a time machine really... love it! can´t wait for more
You are so knowledgeable about these old bikes. I grew up riding them, couple of pointers which you really don't need but just can't help myself. First when you check spark plugs have a plug you know works that way you can check the coil at the same time, also install a over head can for gas, after all the care you take to prevent any additional damage do not run the gas out of the old gas tank.
that is one hell of a deal for $400. right place, right time indeed.
I guess at the very least get the carbs off, clean them, sync them and check the valves and make sure they are adjusted. And then give the bike a good polish and cleaning and that should be that. Flip it and make some bank or ride it around and enjoy.... Great find good work!!!!
i have a 76, my dad owned it, please more videos with this bike
My brother and I both owned
The Kz back in the 70's. I sold
Mine to build a sauna. Later
I bought his drove it then sold
It to my neighbor who is still
Riding it! Pretty rugged bikes.
What a great find for $400, kudos Taylor.
The ad campaign for these things was brilliant. A N
just picked up a real clean '80 KZ750E LTD. I'll be following!! I'll have to send you some pics.
What a SCORE!!!! Dam … that is one fine find my friend.!
I pretty much found a 1981 LTD 750 the same way. In my case, it was originally $400 but got it for $200 half off day. Got it running and on the road for about $700. Love these finds!
The best part of your builds is watching your thought process when troubleshooting issues. Its so helpful thank you for showing it!
Always exciting to see a old bike come back to life! Twin 750......intriguing
Nice find; I remember when I first start my 1971 Vw bus. It was music to my ears! Good job!
Damn dude, you need to buy a lottery ticket. Your luck is annoyingly good.
He's certainly had better luck than I have...
But then he destroyed a museum quality Kz. Smh. 😢
NICE , I had a 1982 KZ650 Inline 4 Cylinder paid $600 for it used ...MAN I Miss that bike . Sold it just before my Daughter was born over 20 years ago .
Finally! Someone is building a bike that isnt another Honda CB750! Im interested in seeing how this turns out
Nice find,keep those old girls alive!!
Brought another one back from the grave! I'm a honda guy but hate to see anything neglected. Keep em coming!
Yes finally I'm restoring a barn find 76 kz400. Can't wait to see what you do
It 's alive good show..
I really don’t know why you don’t have more subs, best and most real classic bike builder on youtube.
What a Barnfind! Damn! Hardly any rust that i could see! Seat is in perfect condition! Sissy bar, luggage rack, dual exhaust! Tires look good from what i could see! I wish i had this bike. I would polish every inch of that bike. I had a 2009 Kawasaki Vulcan Classic for about 2 years. What a ride it was. Would love to have this bike! P.S. I live about 2 hours from Mustie1. Love his channel as well!
It’s such a shame to destroy a museum piece like this. But it’s yours, so go ahead bc you’re making mine more valuable.
That's an awesome bike mate, if you lived in the UK, I'd take that off you're hands in a heartbeat as is.
Please don't bobber it, it deserves better. You have to Molly coddle it and talk nice to her. Great video man. 😀👍👍👍👍👍
My dad bought a Toyota Corolla when we moved to Arizona in 1969. The day we arrived and drove. Downtown to the hotel where we had re servasions it was 113 degrees. So as soon as he had secured a job he bought a car with AC. It came with w tool bag that was in the trunk along with the spare. I still have the pair of pliers from that set, and I think I also have the cresent wrench. The screwdriver had a plastic handle and it bit the dust long ago. Kind of newt to see what Japanese manufacturers will do for their customers!
I have had 2 KZ650s and a KZ900 from the late 70s and you got a hell of a score. That KZ 750 twin is a great motor and I am looking forward to the build.
Brought another one back from the grave good job im a honda guy myself but hate to see anything get neglected keep em coming!
Here in Australia, these bikes are extremely rare. Goddam you are a lucky SOB.
That's mint for what you paid for! There's no bikes for less than 1k in CL for that size and year
I have the 81 kz 750 that my dad gave me its mostly stock except the handle bars and exhaust runs good.It sat for 7 years under a tarp the engine was locked up the brakes where locked up they are easy to get back to running good.
You Americans don't know how lucky you are. You just found a rare collectors item and for 400$$$$ ,,,,steal ,highway robbery . Keep every original part and tool . What a gem ...in. Awe ...lucky you !
Just listening to the intro I’m excited
That is a really cool and unique bike. Glad to see/hear that it'll still run. As for the rear turn signals for being running lights, they won't come on. Rear facing ambers turn on as running lights. Only the fronts. Hope that helps! Looking forward to following this build as well!
So stoked to see you do this one. I'm just barely finishing up my 1978 Kz750B build here like next week. And yeah they made the twin model (KZ750B) 1976-79 and it's a biiiitch to find parts for. Not a lot of aftermarket supply. But man they're great bikes.
Oh man I had one like this, exactly like this!! It was my first "naked" bike
The twins are more rare than the 4cyl so keep that bike stock!
Propane and propane accessories and half as desirable... the KZ750B3 is about the least desired KZ model made. Even the smaller 650 twins from Yamaha out performed them.
Rare because no one wanted one back then. They are nothing special at all.
@@KCbuffalo me
Doesn't matter if noone wanted them. They are rare and will be worth money.
@@propaneandpropaneaccessori3446 yeah, no.
Well, I'm officially excited. I've been looking for a KZ650 for a while now. Looking forward to the build.
I bought a cb750k sohc last summer for $100. Not running sat for over 20 years 21,xxx miles. just had to reuild the carbs and fix the timming. Runs great already road the bike over 4k miles with just regular maintenance and oil changes. The bike is bullet proof. I want to make a 836 out of it
Awesome new build. Keep it up Taylor mate
This will be an awesome project! Can't wait to follow the progress. Just now getting my '81 CB900 Custom finished and hope to road test her in a couple of days.
CLEAN bike. Please don't make a cafe racer out of it. A carb cleaning and a detailing and tires - that is all she needs.
I love old Kaws plus they're scary fast. Gonna like this build for real.
Awesome dude, I had an 83 kz750 ltd twin. It's a super rare bike. Mine was belt drive. Parts are harder to find
Nice job!!
I have a 1980 kz750 inline 4 ($275) that I started to mod into a classic superbike, great bike. Also have a 78 kz400 twin ($400), another great bike!!
So glad to see that it's a Kz! I wasn't expecting a 750 twin, at all, but it's pretty cool! I just sold a '78 Kz1000 cafe I built. That bike was stupid fast!
Holy shit dude that bike is from the city I live in!!! Wow just wow. I saw the New York inspection and thought how funny would that be but then Endicott NY was on the insurance card and I spit out my beer!! That kz is in really good shape, our winters suck up here. Can’t wait to see her finished man!!
Nice video Taylor!!
Looks like it's gonna be a fun build! I have only worked on Honda vintage bikes, too, so this will be an interesting series!
Hot damn! A freakin' KAWI!!! Whaaaaaa-hoooooooooooooooooooo!!! I am STOKED!!! I know you must be...
You can blame Ronald for subscription! Kool vid. keep up great content bro!!
That is kind of a rare bike I actually have one That someday I hope to get going
Great find lucky bastard
great find ! this is gonna be a good un
Try to keep this stock as possible, they are rare. 👍
Great find !! Really excited about the new build !! Keep up the good work 👌🏻👍🏻
Sounds pretty good. Clean fuel system real good and should be a runner. Clean up and lube cables and your running! Good luck you got a gr8t deal.
That's the plan for part 2. Get it to run on its own fuel source.
These videos are going to help me alot with mine. I have a 1979 Kawasaki kz750 twin that im trying to restore
i'm amazed at how cheap you find these bikes down in the states. Im looking to get another classic bike and cant find anything under $3KCAD here. Excited for this build. Keep it up.
wow! this is going to be awesome to see@
Nice bike!
It's alive!
im excited for this build had one of the 4 cylinder 750s and never got it to run right before had to part ways
Very good. Nice find
Looks good. I just started a light resto on my first harley! Im pretty stoked. I love working on bikes:)
Mate, what a find! Loved the CB series', can't wait to see what you do with this one
So glad to see you bought an ultrasonic cleaner :D let us know how it goes with the carbs :)
Really cool project ! Looking forward to it 👍🏻 And yes, you are one lucky dude in finding these bikes 😄
I was hoping for a CB350 twin but this'll do! Thumbs up
Sweet find. For $400, you can get more than that in parts even if it was junk.
I need to go to estate sales.
I had an idea that it was a Kawasaki!! To bad I'm having to sell my KZ650 4 cylinder! Can't wait to see what you produce with this bike!
Came back here from the last vid. Gotta say, back then products were made to last. The headlight still worked after 30 years... try that with a new bike
New to your channel, first bike build i follow. Looking forward
That’s wicked kool
Glad to see this. I'm doing a 440 and it is hard to find alot of info on the kaws.
Nice one !!!!
Mustie1 getting a shout:) You both make great video's!
Very cool find. Who would have thought there was a "half off day" at an estate sale? CB650Ryan was right, time to buy a lotto ticket.
This should be interesting. I just got a 1982 KZ750N with 9355 miles for a summer project (this is 4/30/2020). Hasn't run in 10 years. Not quite bone stock, the previous owner put a luggage rack on it but that's it. I am only the second owner. It's a 750 Four, not a twin, but still ...
awesome bro
ive done work on kz250s and a couple kz1000. lots of kawasakis in tulsa for some reason. looking forward to this build!
Great vid! Thanks for sharing. Liked and subbed.
Nice! You have a new subscriber sir.
Awesome find bro 👍 it's hella hard to get a good Barn find in California
How do I triple like this video!? Mint bro!
Cool ..good video..👍👍
I've been rebuilding a kz750 for a couple months now. Mostly a complete tear down. If you have any question message me and I could probably help out!
Almost finished rebuilding a 1978 kz650
I have the same bike, just not made into a LTD. I worked on her for quite awhile and know a bit about them. If you have any questions, let me know and I'll try my best to help.
Change the seat and handlebars, lose the crash bars and you'll have a great looking bike. Great find and only $400, you would struggle to find a Chinese scooter for that money here in the UK.
Please keep stock. It is sweet! How old is that gas?
There isn't any gas in it. Just running on carb cleaner until I clean out the tank and carbs.
Very cool
How much do you want for the tool kit?
i had a 77 kz650 customthey are nice bikes