1972 Kawasaki F7 175 review from United States of America
"A vintage bike, that has too much life in it to take to the junkyard"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
It needs a new rear sprocket and a clutch pack.
General comments?
This bike was given to me by a friend. I cleaned the fuel filter and carb and it barked to life.
I've had a Kawasaki KE100 in the past, and it was very reliable and a ball to whip down some trails, so I'm anxious to fix the clutch on the F7 175. I did ride the F7 down the road after getting it running and it's noisy, but appears to have a lot of torque. When I get the new clutch pack in it, I should feel much more torque.
I'm considering restoring this bike. Anyone out there have/had one? I'd like to read your comments.
| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1972 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Acceleration marks | 9/10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Handling marks | 7/10 |
| Braking marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Distance when acquired | 1020 miles |
| Most recent distance | 1200 miles |
| Previous motorcycle | Kawasaki KE 100 |
| Date of Entry | 16th March, 2007 |