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  • Jack Horton started the topic New member from across the pond. in the forum New Member Introductions 12 months ago

    Hello all.  It seems that the KZ750 is more appreciated in England than here in the states.  I bought my bike new in 1978, it was love at first ride.  I had a Honda 350G before and this was like a big 350.  I loved the torque.  In 1982 I bought a 1973 BMW R75/5 and not long after the KZ750 ended up stored in my Dad’s basement.  Fast forward 40 years.  The kids are gone, the BMW is gone and I’m now retired.  Last month I retrieved my old bike from the musty corner of the basement.  The tires held air and some old $.50 / gal. gasoline sloshed around in the rusty tank as I loaded up the bike.  It survived its 40 year slumber quite well.  I’m now in the process of  removing the dust and dirt and rust.  I haven’t even tried to kick it over yet, letting the penetrating oil do it’s thing.  Sorry for the long first post, just wanted to mention it to people who would understand.  Old bikes sure do bring back memories.

    • The twin isn’t overwhelmed so much by the fascination by four cylinders as it used to be. Vertical twins seem to be coming back into fashion, albeit mostly with 270 degree crankshafts. The only thing that it lost out on originally was straight line top speed, mine bought new in 1976 would show 110/115 flat on the tank, which was actually as good as my brother’s Z650. However, its mid-range power and all round good handling made it an excellent road bike. It still is. I’m enjoying my recently restored 1978 B3 as much as I did the B1, 46 years later!