1976 Kawasaki 750 4 cyl.

Charliek · 08-23-2008, 11:40 AM

I just adopted this bike as free to a good home. She's been garage kept for 22 years and while in solid shape she needs a touch up here and there. The kickstart moves as it should so the pistons are free, but the carb is gunked and gummed. Only one of her problems.
I've been to Haynes, Clymer, E-Bay, and Craigslist. Does any one know where I can get a manual for this bike? I've seen manuals for 750's but not 1976. There are manuals for 1976 models, but not the 750.

08-23-2008, 01:48 PM

Mornin' Charliek and welcome to the forum.

Hmm, can see you are right about the manual - my Haynes goes back to 1980 and up to 1991 on the Kawasaki 750 Four (I formally had a 1980 KZ750-E1 DOHC Four). Not tryin' to be a smarty Partner but are you 100% sure what you have IS a "1976 Kawi 750 Four"? Far as I can tell before 1980 the 750-4 was a 650-4 introduced in 1977. Now I am seeing the KZ750-B1 TWIN came out in 1976.... maybe this IS what were talking about?! Anyways, check out the folks at www.z1enterprises.com for the right info and tell em' "LowRiderGhost from the Black Hills" sent you (assuming they even remember me?)! Good luck on this.

LRG

Charliek · 08-25-2008, 08:29 AM

As a technical trouble shooter in my business life, I've seen some of the squirrely things people do so I think it was a valid question. "Coulda sworn I had it plugged in!" I questioned Haynes and got no answer. I sent the VIN and Pix to Clymer and Jerry said "sounds like a fun project. Wish we could help."
I finally said "Tahell withit!" I bought the 900 for my year and the 1980 for the 750. I'll take what ever looks familiar!

Nitelord · 08-25-2008, 09:42 AM

Good Luck with it. It does sound like an interesting project.

08-25-2008, 10:26 AM

Heh-heh, I hear ya' Partner! My primary job around this joint is as a 'Customer Service Rep' (including but not limited to taking out the gawd dang Trash everyday too!

). I think assuming (?!?) I survive long enough, I'll be writing a book about it all someday. Meanwhile my favorite 'comments recd' on the phone remains: " I haven't received my Order Receipt and/or Order Shipment Notification - what's my order status"?! The FIRST return question out of my mouth is: "Have you checked your email"?! I swear 99.9% of the time, as the Biker Gwads are my witness the response is "No, I haven't checked my email for a couple weeks"?! It's all I can do to keep from falling off the darn PC chair LAUGHING and rolling around the floor - Time After TIME! Ah well, it's the little funny things that keep us ALL sane (and/or drive us INsane?!)! Nuff' said. Meanwhile, BACK to the Madness...

LRG

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Originally Posted by Charliek

As a technical trouble shooter in my business life, I've seen some of the squirrely things people do so I think it was a valid question. "Coulda sworn I had it plugged in!" I questioned Haynes and got no answer. I sent the VIN and Pix to Clymer and Jerry said "sounds like a fun project. Wish we could help." I finally said "Tahell withit!" I bought the 900 for my year and the 1980 for the 750. I'll take what ever looks familiar!

Hogrider · 08-25-2008, 10:48 AM

I wasn't aware Kawasaki made a 4 cylinder 750 in 1976. I know they made a 900 4 cylinder and a twin 750 but not a 4 cylinder. Have you got a picture of this bike?

Charliek · 08-25-2008, 11:58 AM

I have pix, but have been unable to post them. I even tried to make one my avatar but I'm not allowed.

Nitelord · 08-26-2008, 12:49 PM

Here are the pix for the bike...

Hogrider · 08-26-2008, 11:27 PM

In 1976 Kawasaki made the KZ650 which was a 4 cylinder that had a 4-2 exhaust. The KZ750 B1 was a twin and then of coarse there was the KZ900 which was also a 4 cylinder but the only one with a 4-4 exhaust as shown. I think the buckhorn bars, seat, rack and missing side cover make things tough in determining what it is from the picture as they were not OEM for the time.

iamgumby · 08-27-2008, 10:52 PM

I think that you're on the right track with a mix of manuals! Sounds like you're ready for the game. I had a 1982 KZ750M CSR (twin) and the book I got from Clymer had almost everything for the 4 cylinder and didn't have crap for the 2 cylinder! But it had enough for a guy to figure his way around things!

Forgot! Take digital pics as you work - they can be a blessing when you go to put stuff back together with a less than perfect diagram!

Charliek · 08-28-2008, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iamgumby

I think that you're on the right track with a mix of manuals! Sounds like you're ready for the game. I had a 1982 KZ750M CSR (twin) and the book I got from Clymer had almost everything for the 4 cylinder and didn't have crap for the 2 cylinder! But it had enough for a guy to figure his way around things!

Forgot! Take digital pics as you work - they can be a blessing when you go to put stuff back together with a less than perfect diagram!

Eons ago I had a Yamaha 650 special2. One of the pistons burned out when I was in the center north bound lane near the Arlington Race Track. Thought I was gonna be a hood ornament!

My neighbor said that's easy to fix and following his lead, I started tearing the bike apart. You should have seen the look on his face when I asked about reassembly!

Oh, Yeah! This baby is getting photographed, logged, tagged, bagged, labeled..... I may not be the sharpest knife in the sock drawer, but I try to learn from my mistakes!

Thanks for looking out for me!

Charliek · 09-03-2008, 10:07 PM

Normally you don't have to hit me in the head too many times with a brick until I catch on.

I called Kawasaki. Tim said according to my VIN, I have a KZ900-A4. Better than a 750. The Carbs are on their way to the local MC Med center to get degunked and undummed.

CoastieAirdale · 08-02-2012, 05:51 PM

Kawasaki made a stepped down Z2 750cc bike 1973-78 I believe, due to an in country limit of 750ccs for all motorcycles made to sell in Japan. I saw while on active duty in the USCG a 1973 748cc four cylinder 4 stroke Kawasaki being sold as a 900. If you are facing forward as the bike is facing forward, on the left hand engine case at the base of the cylinder assembly you will find the cc size stamped into the casing to indicate the size at the date of manufacture. All mechanical features of the 750s and 900 are the same so a Z1 900 manual is fine for working on a 750 four of the same year. That stamp is gospel for the engine ccs unless it has been modified by an engine builder.

08-23-2008, 11:40 AM	#1
Charliek Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5	1976 Kawasaki 750 4 cyl. I just adopted this bike as free to a good home. She's been garage kept for 22 years and while in solid shape she needs a touch up here and there. The kickstart moves as it should so the pistons are free, but the carb is gunked and gummed. Only one of her problems. I've been to Haynes, Clymer, E-Bay, and Craigslist. Does any one know where I can get a manual for this bike? I've seen manuals for 750's but not 1976. There are manuals for 1976 models, but not the 750.

08-23-2008, 01:48 PM	#2
LowRiderGhost Guest Posts: n/a	Kawi KZ750 Four Mornin' Charliek and welcome to the forum. Hmm, can see you are right about the manual - my Haynes goes back to 1980 and up to 1991 on the Kawasaki 750 Four (I formally had a 1980 KZ750-E1 DOHC Four). Not tryin' to be a smarty Partner but are you 100% sure what you have IS a "1976 Kawi 750 Four"? Far as I can tell before 1980 the 750-4 was a 650-4 introduced in 1977. Now I am seeing the KZ750-B1 TWIN came out in 1976.... maybe this IS what were talking about?! Anyways, check out the folks at www.z1enterprises.com for the right info and tell em' "LowRiderGhost from the Black Hills" sent you (assuming they even remember me?)! Good luck on this. LRG

08-25-2008, 08:29 AM	#3
Charliek Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5	Good question LowRiderGhost As a technical trouble shooter in my business life, I've seen some of the squirrely things people do so I think it was a valid question. "Coulda sworn I had it plugged in!" I questioned Haynes and got no answer. I sent the VIN and Pix to Clymer and Jerry said "sounds like a fun project. Wish we could help." I finally said "Tahell withit!" I bought the 900 for my year and the 1980 for the 750. I'll take what ever looks familiar!

08-25-2008, 09:42 AM	#4
Nitelord Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pottstown, PA Posts: 1,670	Good Luck with it. It does sound like an interesting project. __________________ 2004 Honda Shadow Spirit 1100 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

08-25-2008, 11:58 AM	#7
Charliek Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5	76 Kaw 750 I have pix, but have been unable to post them. I even tried to make one my avatar but I'm not allowed.

08-25-2008, 10:48 AM	#6
Hogrider Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: the Wildcat State Posts: 919	I wasn't aware Kawasaki made a 4 cylinder 750 in 1976. I know they made a 900 4 cylinder and a twin 750 but not a 4 cylinder. Have you got a picture of this bike?

08-26-2008, 12:49 PM	#8
Nitelord Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pottstown, PA Posts: 1,670	Here are the pix for the bike... __________________ 2004 Honda Shadow Spirit 1100 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Last edited by Nitelord; 09-28-2008 at 05:57 PM..

08-26-2008, 11:27 PM	#9
Hogrider Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: the Wildcat State Posts: 919	In 1976 Kawasaki made the KZ650 which was a 4 cylinder that had a 4-2 exhaust. The KZ750 B1 was a twin and then of coarse there was the KZ900 which was also a 4 cylinder but the only one with a 4-4 exhaust as shown. I think the buckhorn bars, seat, rack and missing side cover make things tough in determining what it is from the picture as they were not OEM for the time.

08-27-2008, 10:52 PM	#10
iamgumby Fallen Riders Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: West Texas Posts: 3,920	I think that you're on the right track with a mix of manuals! Sounds like you're ready for the game. I had a 1982 KZ750M CSR (twin) and the book I got from Clymer had almost everything for the 4 cylinder and didn't have crap for the 2 cylinder! But it had enough for a guy to figure his way around things! Forgot! Take digital pics as you work - they can be a blessing when you go to put stuff back together with a less than perfect diagram! __________________ 03 Suzuki GSF1200S Bandit, HIR headlights, GIVI shield, SWMoto guards, Hayabusa shock, lowered 2", H/S backrest & tailrack, Avon Storms, VStrom Hand Guards, IBA SS 1k

09-03-2008, 10:07 PM	#12
Charliek Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5	Boy, Is my face red!! Normally you don't have to hit me in the head too many times with a brick until I catch on. I called Kawasaki. Tim said according to my VIN, I have a KZ900-A4. Better than a 750. The Carbs are on their way to the local MC Med center to get degunked and undummed.

08-02-2012, 05:51 PM	#13
CoastieAirdale Registered Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1	1976 Kawasaki 750cc Four Kawasaki made a stepped down Z2 750cc bike 1973-78 I believe, due to an in country limit of 750ccs for all motorcycles made to sell in Japan. I saw while on active duty in the USCG a 1973 748cc four cylinder 4 stroke Kawasaki being sold as a 900. If you are facing forward as the bike is facing forward, on the left hand engine case at the base of the cylinder assembly you will find the cc size stamped into the casing to indicate the size at the date of manufacture. All mechanical features of the 750s and 900 are the same so a Z1 900 manual is fine for working on a 750 four of the same year. That stamp is gospel for the engine ccs unless it has been modified by an engine builder.

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