ZX750E (GPZ750 Turbo)

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tacky1
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ZX750E (GPZ750 Turbo)

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Just finished this one, Very low mile bike, The turbo unit was missing when I bought it, PO had a leak in the oil line 22 years ago and removed the turbo unit and sent it out for repair and forgot about it, Sat in the garage by a window which completely faded the paint,
I picked up a fully rebuilt and modded turbo for more boost from Charlie @ Evergreen Turbo in FL, Top guy, a genius with any turbo unit, Removed the airfilter and pipes and replaced it with a KN filter direct on the turbo.
Repainted by my guy, Took 4 months as hes seriously backed up, But turned out beautiful,
Stripped the wheels and cleaned them back to original, now that was a lot of hours, All new bearings in the wheels, all suspension bearings and head race bearings.I fitted a new oil pump and relief valve, modded the sump for more oil flow to the turbo, New clutch metals and fibers and fitted a Magura Hydraulic clutch as the OEM is a beast to pull, Valves all checked and adjusted, Fuel system completely stripped and cleaned and the tank was a rust hell mess!!!!
Lots of other small niggly things, replaced most of the nuts/bolts as they were all rusted out.
Brakes were completely stripped and new seals and pistons and pads, New Venhill brake lines also, Dot5 fluid and all good...
Sounds great :)

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1985 RZv500
1984 RZ500 Hybrid
1986 RG500 Walter Wolf
1986 RG500 Skoal Bandit
1984 RZ350
1984 RZ350 Hybrid
1981 RD350LC
1981 RD350LC Hybrid
2009 CR500AF Supermoto 250X
2007 CR500AF 250X
1988 YSR50 (2)
1984 GPZ750 Turbo
1989 VFR750R RC30
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Re: ZX750E (GPZ750 Turbo)

Post by Darrell »

VERY nice. You've got yourself yet another collector's item to add to the museum. I always liked the turbo bikes, though they really weren't practical. A also liked those original Suzuki Katanas, those with all the angles, from the same era.
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Re: ZX750E (GPZ750 Turbo)

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I already posted on the 500 side so I'm just going to say this here

:smt023 :smt023 :smt023 :smt023 :smt023 :smt023 :smt023 :smt023

Fkn really nice work.
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Re: ZX750E (GPZ750 Turbo)

Post by tacky1 »

Thanks Guys. She’s a fun bike for sure :)
1985 RZv500
1984 RZ500 Hybrid
1986 RG500 Walter Wolf
1986 RG500 Skoal Bandit
1984 RZ350
1984 RZ350 Hybrid
1981 RD350LC
1981 RD350LC Hybrid
2009 CR500AF Supermoto 250X
2007 CR500AF 250X
1988 YSR50 (2)
1984 GPZ750 Turbo
1989 VFR750R RC30
75RD350rider
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Re: ZX750E (GPZ750 Turbo)

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Beautiful work!
I love the smell of Blue Marble in the morning!
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two-stroke-brit
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Re: ZX750E (GPZ750 Turbo)

Post by two-stroke-brit »

what a hoot that must be to ride.
350LC,Athena 392 big bore,stock porting,swiss cheese air box,stock reeds,spec11 pipes.(now TSA big bore pipes)
She might not be pretty but she will always be a fun ride


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Rare and sexy. Always a nice combination.
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i had the Honda CX650T which was great but i couldn't keep up with the hens teeth sensors crapping out.
so a 4 cyl turbo would be even better.
350LC,Athena 392 big bore,stock porting,swiss cheese air box,stock reeds,spec11 pipes.(now TSA big bore pipes)
She might not be pretty but she will always be a fun ride


1982 YAMA RD350LC
98KDX 220R
1967 TRIUMPH TIGER
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Re: ZX750E (GPZ750 Turbo)

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Looks great!
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Post by Questo vecchio rz »

Oh! what a fantastic machine.
1985 Turbo.
560 lbs.
True 150 mph.
130 bias ply tire.

Now add the modified Turbo ! you're just awesome man! Awesome bike :smt023
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Re: ZX750E (GPZ750 Turbo)

Post by Evans Ward »

Love it! The best of the factory turbo offerings.
84 RZ350-Toomeys,SCR milled head, stk 26 carbs,300 M, 35 P, stock regrooved needles AS 2.5 turns out,stk air box,Banshee reeds Zeel non-progr CDI,TSRL Program YPVS,alum rad,R6 shock,GV emulators w/RT springs,fork brace,Shindy steering damper.
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Re: ZX750E (GPZ750 Turbo)

Post by tacky1 »

Thanks guys. I’m after putting roughly 200 miles on it and man she’s a fun bike. 3rd gear boost is just pure addictive :)
1985 RZv500
1984 RZ500 Hybrid
1986 RG500 Walter Wolf
1986 RG500 Skoal Bandit
1984 RZ350
1984 RZ350 Hybrid
1981 RD350LC
1981 RD350LC Hybrid
2009 CR500AF Supermoto 250X
2007 CR500AF 250X
1988 YSR50 (2)
1984 GPZ750 Turbo
1989 VFR750R RC30
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