Author Topic: 1974 Kawasaki H1 500 Triple Project (Read 11820 times)

tango911 · « **on:** April 13, 2013, 07:27:50 AM »

cant remember if i posted this on here but before I start my mint cb750 rebuild, Im finishing this beast up.
will have a black racing stripe, Higgspeed chambers, red pods, and i might need a seat belt do i dont slide off the back

build thread here:
http://www.vjmog.com/ftopicp-56282.html#56282

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wheels wheels wheels!!!

Killer Canary · « **Reply #1 on:** April 13, 2013, 08:02:48 AM »

Do 'er justice Tango. You must know how hilarious these things are.

Stev-o · « **Reply #2 on:** April 13, 2013, 08:20:01 AM »

So....that's where you been. Just read your thread, bike is looking great. Guessing you painted the tank and side covers yourself, silver looks great.

I was looking hard for an H1, found one local, but for $2300, needed too much money put in it to get it where i would want it. Found a '69 in UT, but sold before I could close the deal. Then saw another listed locally on CL but when I called, the bike was in Washington, WTF?? And the seller was a dickhead. Found something else...

tango911 · « **Reply #3 on:** April 13, 2013, 08:34:47 AM »

Thanks!
I was going to paint myself but a friend offered to do the tank, fender, sides, headlight hub, tail and swing arm for $200.00 too good of a deal and time saver. Stev-O i picked this one up in rough shape, but running with a title for $1050.00 I will have about 4k in it when done and should be ok on resale.
Mild cafe.

Killer, im not sure im following ya ha ha.

Stev-o · « **Reply #4 on:** April 13, 2013, 08:42:39 AM »

I have a painter buddy too, I prefer to let him do it since I don't have a booth. He charged me $250 for my last tank and covers, including filling a few small dents.

madScientist · « **Reply #5 on:** April 13, 2013, 08:45:17 AM »

Once i'm done with my cb750f2 buildup i'll be starting on a 72 h2 restoration as well!

Looking forward to riding that sucker in a cloud of smoke :-D

tango911 · « **Reply #6 on:** April 13, 2013, 08:55:59 AM »

Quote from: madScientist on April 13, 2013, 08:45:17 AM

Once i'm done with my cb750f2 buildup i'll be starting on a 72 h2 restoration as well!

Looking forward to riding that sucker in a cloud of smoke :-D

awesome!! h2's are hard to find. go for big money even as junk

Killer Canary · « **Reply #7 on:** April 13, 2013, 09:29:03 AM »

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Found a '69 in UT,

That one must have been profoundly expensive, Stev-o.

Stev-o · « **Reply #8 on:** April 13, 2013, 10:05:53 AM »

Quote from: Killer Canary on April 13, 2013, 09:29:03 AM

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Found a '69 in UT,
That one must have been profoundly expensive, Stev-o.

Actually, not really. The seller contacted Toytuff through his "vintage bikes wanted" CL ad. The seller had a CL95 and the H1 and was asking $2500 each, both were non runners but looked good in the pics. Then the seller raised the price to $3K which pissed off tt, so he passed it off to me knowing I was interested.
Emailed the guy (no phone number) and by the time I heard back it was sold. It's ok, I found a different bike, details to come.

ekpent · « **Reply #9 on:** April 14, 2013, 04:22:15 AM »

Quote from: Stev-o on April 13, 2013, 10:05:53 AM

Quote from: Killer Canary on April 13, 2013, 09:29:03 AM
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Found a '69 in UT,
That one must have been profoundly expensive, Stev-o.

Actually, not really. The seller contacted Toytuff through his "vintage bikes wanted" CL ad. The seller had a CL95 and the H1 and was asking $2500 each, both were non runners but looked good in the pics. Then the seller raised the price to $3K which pissed off tt, so he passed it off to me knowing I was interested.
Emailed the guy (no phone number) and by the time I heard back it was sold. It's ok, I found a different bike, details to come.

Steve your such a tease !!

tango911 · « **Reply #10 on:** April 19, 2013, 08:06:12 AM »

got the swing arm on last night, i need to start making faster progress on this if i want to ride it in the next month or so.

grcamna2 · « **Reply #11 on:** May 08, 2013, 02:39:06 PM »

How's that H1 project coming Tango ?

tango911 · « **Reply #12 on:** May 08, 2013, 06:01:06 PM »

Quote from: grcamna2 on May 08, 2013, 02:39:06 PM

How's that H1 project coming Tango ?

Well the engine is almost done, had to bore the cylinders and rebuild the trans. Wheels are done, the swing arm is installed. its almost a roller. Polishing out the rear brake hub and its ready to install.

In the mean time we sold our house and are going to build on our wooded lot (THIS MEANS EVENTUALLY AN OUT BUILDING!!!!!!) So things are a little crazy. Im losing my position at work but was hoping to go part time to open shop for bike repair, buy, sell, restore etc..... anyway.

Thanks for asking!!!

johno · « **Reply #13 on:** May 09, 2013, 06:16:59 AM »

Best of both worlds !

My 1972 Honda I bought new and my Dads Kwaka 1970 H1 that he left me, in the 70's we had some great drags and rides together, apart from the colour it is totally original, he just soaked it in armourall and it sat in the shed for 30 years until he passed away. That kwaka is an animal, goes like stink but has no brakes..........great bike.

tango911 · « **Reply #14 on:** May 09, 2013, 11:31:46 AM »

awesome pic man. Ill have to take a similar pic with my cb750

Stev-o · « **Reply #15 on:** May 09, 2013, 04:44:34 PM »

Beautiful H1 Johnno. Those are pretty valuable over here, can't imagine in Oz.

tango911 · « **Reply #16 on:** May 09, 2013, 05:15:58 PM »

id still take the CB750 over the h1

just cant beat the ride and smoothness.

Stev-o · « **Reply #17 on:** May 09, 2013, 05:46:29 PM »

Quote from: tango911 on May 09, 2013, 05:15:58 PM

id still take the CB750 over the h1 just cant beat the ride and smoothness.

Apples and oranges, love em both.

grcamna2 · « **Reply #18 on:** May 10, 2013, 08:17:42 AM »

Quote from: tango911 on May 08, 2013, 06:01:06 PM

Quote from: grcamna2 on May 08, 2013, 02:39:06 PM
How's that H1 project coming Tango ?

Well the engine is almost done, had to bore the cylinders and rebuild the trans. Wheels are done, the swing arm is installed. its almost a roller. Polishing out the rear brake hub and its ready to install.

In the mean time we sold our house and are going to build on our wooded lot (THIS MEANS EVENTUALLY AN OUT BUILDING!!!!!!) So things are a little crazy. Im losing my position at work but was hoping to go part time to open shop for bike repair, buy, sell, restore etc..... anyway.

Thanks for asking!!!

That sounds like an excellent idea,the Cycle repair ! It's what you Love anyway,right ?!

tango911 · « **Reply #19 on:** May 10, 2013, 11:01:23 AM »

correct!

tango911 · « **Reply #20 on:** May 17, 2013, 10:20:20 AM »

hi there engine!!

hoodellyhoo · « **Reply #21 on:** May 17, 2013, 10:27:03 AM »

sure is purdy!

grcamna2 · « **Reply #22 on:** May 17, 2013, 12:34:17 PM »

I hope that's a "Keeper" Tango;those H1's pull Excellent LONG Distance power wheelies

Stev-o · « **Reply #23 on:** May 17, 2013, 03:52:00 PM »

Beautiful motor

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #24 on:** May 17, 2013, 05:09:08 PM »

Quote from: Stev-o on May 17, 2013, 03:52:00 PM

Beautiful motor

+1

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Author Topic: 1974 Kawasaki H1 500 Triple Project (Read 11820 times)