Michael

Hi galZ and boyZ,

the german Z750Twin meeting in 2016 will be different than the other ones, at least from my perspective 😉

I have the fixed idea to go to Norway next year to celebrate my 50th birthday with 24h of sunlight !
This means that I have to be above the northern polar circle and the Lofoten is my aim/goal !?!

As my birthday is 20th…[Read more]

Hi Lonesome,

I have found these gasket rings from Poland via ebay:
http://www.ebay.de/itm/KR-KRUMMERDICHTUNG-KAWASAKI-Z-750-B-Twin-76-78-NEU-Exhaust-gasket-/150981493702?hash=item232732c3c6
Have used them several times and they are working as well.

All the best,
Michael

Hi Lonesome,

that’s a word and you and the fellow Lonesomes are invited 😉

We will announce date and location for the next Twin Treffen in 2016 by end of 2015 at the latest.

We had the discussion about how many Twins attended this 2015 meeting and I was told that there were 34 Twins in total.
Not all of them present for the group picture on…[Read more]

Finished 😉

http://www.z750twin.de/treffen_2015.htm

Have fun !

You live in such a beautiful country Marko. It’s great to see you enjoying it on a twin.

Just for your inspiration.
It is for the small Yamaha Twins.

A minimum of cables to be road legal in Germany for bikes before 1978.
I like this simple schematic 😉
Cheers, Michael

Hi KK,

I wouldn’t prefer the width either, but it was necessary.
Cases sit adjacent to the rear shocks now, and not behind as it was originally ment.
As the rear frame is shortened, there is nothing left to fix the carrier to in the back.

A small clearance between cases and rear shocks is needed, to avoid damage.
I can’t even get my…[Read more]

That looks a very nice one. We don’t get them in that condition here in the UK.

Nicely mounted but a little wide for me. I would like them tucked in more.

Looks great though. Well done.

haa haa.

I hope you weren’t on the bike at the time though . . .

… and the engine:
Just saw that there are no stock screws used. Well, what a surprise 😉

Except the front mudguard everything looks to be stock. Mileage is 77.800 km. Electrics / wiring harness are not modified.

Rear tire Conti TKC80 is “M+S”-marked so road legal with lower speed index and is the one that was intended for use with the Dirtbike. As the rear tire and tube of this B2 was perforated, I decided to mount that stuff here.…[Read more]

Hi Kaye,
I like the two mufflers on one side.
How did you route the downtubes to achieve that ?
Cheers, Michael

As a Tottenham supporter I am unable to get any joy from ‘Dark Pink’ colours. That word (DER backwards) is banned in my house.

I must be honest though with the painted engine it is far to much in my opinion.

Hi Lonesome,

a drum brake in the rear of a B-model can be achieved by using the rear wheel and parts of (early) Z650s.
Gunnar has done it before and here are the pics of his bike:
http://www.z750twin.de/gunnar's_b.htm

I will meet him at this years Z750Twin meeting in 3 and a half weeks. May ask him for details of what he has done.

Cheers, Michael

That is really impressive Michael. A job very well done. I hope she rides as good as she looks mate.
Respect

The best way to remove seized pistons from calipers is to use a grease gun. Fit a grease nipple to the caliper then the gun and pump in the grease. It gives a much more solid force as grease is much senser than brae fluid and does not compress.

It is guaranteed to move the most stubborn of pistons.

Nearly finished 😉

I could not mount the BSM exhaust correctly.
Issues with rear pegs holder.
Will dig into that as times come.
So again the old stock LTD exhaust is in use.

After doing some more mods (side stand and switch) and restoration (new flasher relais) Maria wanted to try another set of tank and side covers in special painting.

She…[Read more]

Looks like it’s starting to come together now Beachcomber.

I may have some top engine mount brackets but unsure as I have about 30 boxes to check 😆 and I believe they are different for different models. If desperate let me know and I will try and hunt some down.

Hi Marko

As usual the scenery looks amazing. Looks like you had a great ride out and its awesome to see a twin as fine as yours taking part.

Cheers

KK