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Offline Sgt.Pinback

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Re: Yes....I got a Z1
« Reply #825 on: May 05, 2014, 05:36:20 AM »
Will post some pics as soon she´s here.
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Re: Yes....I got a Z1
« Reply #826 on: May 05, 2014, 03:57:52 PM »
Quote from: Sgt.Pinback on May 05, 2014, 05:36:20 AM
Will post some pics as soon she´s here.

Where is she comin from? How'd you find??
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Re: Yes....I got a Z1
« Reply #827 on: May 06, 2014, 03:24:22 AM »
Was offered in a Kawa forum. Storred since 1993. I think this is what you call a garage queen.

I will bring here back to street and think about selling my 73´ Z1.
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Re: Yes....I got a Z1
« Reply #828 on: May 07, 2014, 12:56:09 AM »
Geez Sarge, do you really want to sell your Z1? Can't you just sell a kidney, or one of your children, or something else that you don't need so much? Cheers, Terry. ;D
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Re: Yes....I got a Z1
« Reply #829 on: May 17, 2014, 12:07:53 PM »
Hi,

Kawa came in today. Gave her some TLC (Stored since 93).


















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Re: Yes....I got a Z1
« Reply #830 on: May 17, 2014, 12:49:41 PM »
Very nice.
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Re: Yes....I got a Z1
« Reply #831 on: May 17, 2014, 02:52:47 PM »
Thats one clean Z1R... ;)
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Re: Yes....I got a Z1
« Reply #832 on: May 17, 2014, 05:13:02 PM »
Looks great Sgt, is it a runner?
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Re: Yes....I got a Z1
« Reply #833 on: May 17, 2014, 05:39:04 PM »
The Sarge struck it rich.....very nice
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Re: Yes....I got a Z1
« Reply #834 on: May 17, 2014, 06:00:21 PM »
Quote from: MoMo on May 17, 2014, 05:39:04 PM
The Sarge struck it rich.....very nice

I think the Sarge has deep pockets, he buys em right.  And we know they are not cheap over there.

Congrats Sarge.
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Re: Yes....I got a Z1
« Reply #835 on: May 17, 2014, 06:18:42 PM »
That is one very fine example.  8)

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Re: Yes....I got a Z1
« Reply #836 on: May 17, 2014, 10:49:59 PM »
That's a clean example, even has the stock airbox!
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Re: Yes....I got a Z1
« Reply #837 on: May 17, 2014, 11:01:49 PM »
Thanks my friends.


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I think the Sarge has deep pockets, ....

Congrats Sarge.

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Haven't tried yet if she runs. First have to charge battery and give her new oil.
Seller told me that carbs have to be cleaned. Didn't idle when she run years ago.
Brake lines and tyres and....

Engine turnes with kick starter.
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Re: Yes....I got a Z1
« Reply #838 on: May 17, 2014, 11:44:00 PM »
That is a beautiful bike Sarge, and you've just reminded me that I know where one has been sitting in a garage for the last 20 years or so. I can't remember if it's a MK1 or MK2, but I must go and visit the owner and (hopefully) take a look.

It won't be as nice as yours though, from memory it was taken off the road when the owner crashed it............ Cheers, Terry. ;D
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Re: Yes....I got a Z1
« Reply #839 on: May 18, 2014, 04:00:21 AM »
Check it and keep us informed.
Hopefully, its not that crashed. Some Z1-R parts are hard to find.
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Re: Yes....I got a Z1
« Reply #840 on: May 18, 2014, 10:18:24 PM »
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Looks like it was stored correctly! ;D

Very nice, congrats!
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Re: Yes....I got a Z1
« Reply #841 on: May 28, 2014, 08:59:53 PM »
Too rich for my blood, but it sure is beautiful.

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/rds/mcy/4493454017.html
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Re: Yes....I got a Z1
« Reply #842 on: June 07, 2014, 01:44:10 PM »
Quote from: 750K on May 28, 2014, 08:59:53 PM
Too rich for my blood, but it sure is beautiful.

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/rds/mcy/4493454017.html

Still for sale, think the seller is a high, ya know?

I've been watching this Z1B on ebay, nicely restored example, just sold for $13K.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kawasaki-Z1-900-KZ900-KZ1000-KZ-/271509919195?_trkparms=gh1g%3DI271509919195.N18.S2.M-139.R5.TR13&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=ZZIc7vqX1K8JjiCJN5wVG%252BqnXW8%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

Think I'll go for a ride on mine now...
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Re: Yes....I got a Z1
« Reply #843 on: June 08, 2014, 07:10:36 AM »
Well, I went for that ride yesterday, it was a beautiful day.  Rolled out the Z1, fired right up, just like always.
Got only about two blocks away, turned right on Dodge Rd and accelerated and immediately saw a cop coming in the opposite direction....oh #$%*e, slowed down and checked the mirrors, yes, he turned around and pulls me over.

Cop: "You were going a little fast, 45 in a 30"  Me: "oh, didnt realized that?"   He asks if I have a drivers license and insurance..."of course, officer" and I hand it to him.

"I was just testing the bike, I just restored it"  Looks nice, what year?  "1975".  I'll give you a warning today, but watch your speed.

"Yes, sir, thank you officer"

Luckily he did see me later when I really opened it up!

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Re: Yes....I got a Z1
« Reply #844 on: June 08, 2014, 02:21:26 PM »
He just wanted a closer look at that beautiful Zed, haha
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Re: Yes....I got a Z1
« Reply #845 on: June 12, 2014, 12:26:53 AM »
Quote from: 750K on May 28, 2014, 08:59:53 PM
Too rich for my blood, but it sure is beautiful.

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/rds/mcy/4493454017.html

That's a beautiful Z1A, and the most collectable of all the Zed's. Over here that bike would be another 5-10K, but I don't know if people are actually buying them to ride, or saving them for their retirement. Silly money for what they are, but they're not making any more of them I guess? Cheers, Terry. ;D
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Re: Yes....I got a Z1
« Reply #846 on: June 12, 2014, 04:24:12 AM »
"I was just testing the bike, I just restored it" 

Way to think fast Stev-o. The old I was just testing the bike, I just restored it line. Us 2 wheel guys are smarter the the average bear ::)
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Re: Yes....I got a Z1
« Reply #847 on: June 12, 2014, 04:30:43 AM »
Quote from: Stev-o on June 08, 2014, 07:10:36 AM
Well, I went for that ride yesterday, it was a beautiful day.  Rolled out the Z1, fired right up, just like always.
Got only about two blocks away, turned right on Dodge Rd and accelerated and immediately saw a cop coming in the opposite direction....oh #$%*e, slowed down and checked the mirrors, yes, he turned around and pulls me over.

Cop: "You were going a little fast, 45 in a 30"  Me: "oh, didnt realized that?"   He asks if I have a drivers license and insurance..."of course, officer" and I hand it to him.

"I was just testing the bike, I just restored it"  Looks nice, what year?  "1975".  I'll give you a warning today, but watch your speed.

"Yes, sir, thank you officer"

Luckily he did see me later when I really opened it up!

Wonder if he will buy it next time  ;D
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Re: Yes....I got a Z1
« Reply #848 on: June 12, 2014, 05:28:41 AM »
Quote from: dhall57 on June 12, 2014, 04:24:12 AM
"I was just testing the bike, I just restored it" 

Way to think fast Stev-o. The old I was just testing the bike, I just restored it line. Us 2 wheel guys are smarter the the average bear ::)


Oh yeah, I just wanted to divert the conversation from speeding to the bike, seemed to work.


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Quote from: Stev-o on June 08, 2014, 07:10:36 AM
Well, I went for that ride yesterday, it was a beautiful day.  Rolled out the Z1, fired right up, just like always.
Got only about two blocks away, turned right on Dodge Rd and accelerated and immediately saw a cop coming in the opposite direction....oh #$%*e, slowed down and checked the mirrors, yes, he turned around and pulls me over.

Cop: "You were going a little fast, 45 in a 30"  Me: "oh, didnt realized that?"   He asks if I have a drivers license and insurance..."of course, officer" and I hand it to him.

"I was just testing the bike, I just restored it"  Looks nice, what year?  "1975".  I'll give you a warning today, but watch your speed.

"Yes, sir, thank you officer"

Luckily he did see me later when I really opened it up!

Wonder if he will buy it next time  ;D


Doubtful.  I average 1 speeding ticket a year and I'm over due. Luckily, here in TX, we can take a defensive driving course online and the ticket gets dismissed. I love Texas!
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Re: Yes....I got a Z1
« Reply #849 on: June 12, 2014, 05:48:44 AM »
The North Carolina cops aren't that nice >:( He would of wrote me a ticket on the spot Im sure. Don't think it would matter to him if I was riding a classic 750KO or not. I like the taking a test on line deal you have in Texas. Don't think they have anything like that in NC though.
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