Gift from a neighbor

[ML-TOYS]

I believe its a 79, 4 cyl not sure of size. Been sitting for many many moons

 

[colestreasures]

Good deal , it does look like a 79 back on the year also.
Cole

 

[mckutzy]

It'll buff out...,
Nice score...
My buddy gave me this old 79 Honda cb400 and it's amazing how similar they look from that era.

 

[ML-TOYS]

Since i dont have the funds to restore a car i will probably tear this down and bring it back to life.

 

[itsid]

hard to tell.. KZ750B from ~1978 ??
(I think the 1979 had cast wheels, I might be wrong though)
or was it LTD *shrugs*

anyways, looks to be either a kz650 or the kz750 (same thing, just bigger bore IIRC)

'sid

 

[Joe-405]

I can see the vin tag is there on the steering neck behind the headlight. The first part of the vin is the size and style bike. Also on the right side below the carbs and by the oil dipstick will say also.


Pic for reference on engine....................

 

[machinist@large]

Overall appearance suggests a 750 cc model: but since I've never owned a Kawi, that's all I can add. Just a guess: without the data from the VIN tag, none of us will know......

 

[itsid]

but where's the fun if that would stop us from guessing

'sid

 

[johnsonr81]

Very nice score! My first bike was a 81 Kawasaki kz440. Loved that thing. They look super rad chopped/bobbed!

 

[ML-TOYS]

Tomorrow i will look into the vin to see what i can find out

 

[shakey0818]

Nice score.Try this it may be of help.
http://www.vin-decoder.org/kawasaki-vin-decoder
https://www.motorcyclespareparts.eu/kawasaki-parts/kawasaki-model-identification.aspx

 

[chancer]

but where's the fun if that would stop us from guessing

'sid

Cuase we would all be guessing and then you come in with the correct answer and ruin all our fun.

 

[ML-TOYS]

Ok i looked and its a kz650

 

[johnsonr81]

That's awesome! Parts are plentiful and cheap for those!

 

[J_Walker]

CAFE IT! and sell it to some hipster for 20 grand!

 

[landuse]

That tank is toast

 

[ML-TOYS]

That tank is toast

Yeah it kinda has rust holes all over it. The frame still looks nice and solid, the throttle even still works after sitting so long.

 

[itsid]

I'm with John.. cafe it..
but keep it

'sid

 

[ML-TOYS]

I'm with John.. cafe it..
but keep it

'sid

I do want to keep it, now i just gotta look at all the info on goin cafe with it.

 

[itsid]

well stub handle bars.. single seat (teardrop prefered)
racing number side fairing maybe...

and you're basically done

'sid

PS I know, wrong model.. but close enough