Author Topic: Yes, a Z1 & H1- unofficial Kawasaki thread - H2 is now a rider!!! (Read 242758 times)

toytuff · « **Reply #25 on:** April 17, 2013, 10:20:14 AM »

Quote from: 750K on April 17, 2013, 10:15:45 AM

Gorgeous bike tt, I'd be lusting over that as well if I knew where it was.

It's as new. $9500 cash didn't buy it.

tt

ekpent · « **Reply #26 on:** April 17, 2013, 10:50:07 AM »

I offered 5 grand for a 74 recently but the local Guy put it on E-bay and got $8700.00,damn computers

Enjoy your new bike Steve !!

crazypj · « **Reply #27 on:** April 17, 2013, 02:31:20 PM »

Pretty sure that's an aftermarket chain guard, the original (at least on a 73) was pretty huge and flared out to keep things clean.
My sister had a 73 Z1B until 5~6 yrs ago, I'll see if I an find any pics

Stev-o · « **Reply #28 on:** April 17, 2013, 04:02:28 PM »

Quote from: Bankerdanny on April 17, 2013, 08:39:52 AM

Stevo, try these guys too: http://www.redlinecycle.com/ they are located a few miles from me and while they work on all models they specialize in the K1/KZ900/KZ1000

Thanks Danny, will check them out.

Dam - the hole above the ignition is labeled "key holder". If you have more than one key on the ring you insert in there so it doesn't scratch the idiot lights?
Good question for the Z forum, which is pretty lame I might add.

Stev-o · « **Reply #29 on:** April 17, 2013, 04:03:51 PM »

Quote from: ekpent on April 17, 2013, 10:50:07 AM

I offered 5 grand for a 74 recently but the local Guy put it on E-bay and got $8700.00,damn computers Enjoy your new bike Steve !!

It's crazy what these bikes appear to sell for on eBay, up to $20K if correct.
Doesn't your buddy have one?

Stev-o · « **Reply #30 on:** April 17, 2013, 04:09:19 PM »

Quote from: Johnie on April 17, 2013, 11:58:07 AM

Stev-o...I was wondering about the similarities between the K's and the Kaw's. The dash and idiot lights look similar. Will be interesting to see if those carbs are really much different. Exhaust looks similar except that each half is a unit. I take it the Kaw's are as reliable as the K's? I would not be hesitant to try something different like a Kaw restore. Looks like a fun project...

Many, many things are very similar. Lore has it Kaw was working on a 4 cyl 750 in the late 60's but Honda beat them to the punch. So they went back to the board and came out with the Z in late '72. And of course had to outdo them by making it a 900....and faster!
My '78 Kaw 1000 was fantastic, never an issue, I can only hope this one will be as reliable as my K4 or 550. You should get one!

Stev-o · « **Reply #31 on:** April 17, 2013, 04:13:44 PM »

Quote from: crazypj on April 17, 2013, 02:31:20 PM

Pretty sure that's an aftermarket chain guard, the original (at least on a 73) was pretty huge and flared out to keep things clean.
My sister had a 73 Z1B until 5~6 yrs ago, I'll see if I an find any pics

Yes, think your right, chain guard is aftermarket and will go, eventually. Want to restore this one correct, but not "crazy correct" as in NOS only. No cheap China aftermarket parts though!

Mine is a Z1B ('75), a '73 would be just Z1 and the '74 is a Z1A, they were only made 3 years.
Would love to see pics..

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #32 on:** April 17, 2013, 04:13:59 PM »

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You should get one!

I've just been given a heads up on one here Steve, apparently its been sitting in a guys back yard for a while and i was told i could get it cheap, waiting for the guy to get back to me, if i haven't heard from him in a couple of days i'll go looking for him...

Stev-o · « **Reply #33 on:** April 17, 2013, 06:13:39 PM »

Go for it Mick!

On a side note, I just ordered $300 in parts. Seat, bars, controls and some hardware to clean up the front. Asked about the exhaust, they have it on stock, tempted but didn't order yet as it's $1360 shipped. Next...

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #34 on:** April 17, 2013, 06:22:10 PM »

I'll definitely be checking it out Steve, i think its a bit of a basket case but i'm still interested....

toytuff · « **Reply #35 on:** April 17, 2013, 06:33:29 PM »

Quote from: Stev-o on April 17, 2013, 06:13:39 PM

Go for it Mick!

On a side note, I just ordered $300 in parts. Seat, bars, controls and some hardware to clean up the front. Asked about the exhaust, they have it on stock, tempted but didn't order yet as it's $1360 shipped. Next...

Just do it!

tt

toytuff · « **Reply #36 on:** April 17, 2013, 06:45:37 PM »

Well? It's been 10 minutes!

tt

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #37 on:** April 17, 2013, 06:47:04 PM »

Quote from: toytuff on April 17, 2013, 06:45:37 PM

Well? It's been 10 minutes!

tt

toytuff · « **Reply #38 on:** April 17, 2013, 06:50:21 PM »

Might as well hand this over to you Stev-o!

tt

toytuff · « **Reply #39 on:** April 17, 2013, 06:53:15 PM »

20 minutes!

Those exhaust's will be out of stock soon!

Not the way I roll!

tt

Stev-o · « **Reply #40 on:** April 17, 2013, 07:35:49 PM »

He said he buys em by the container and has plenty, it can wait.

754 · « **Reply #41 on:** April 17, 2013, 08:19:26 PM »

Check that it is not an LTD chainguard...nice Zed

CycleRanger · « **Reply #42 on:** April 17, 2013, 08:28:49 PM »

Good score Stev-o!

RAFster122s · « **Reply #43 on:** April 18, 2013, 05:40:41 AM »

Nice looking bike Stev-o, congrats on new addition. David

Stev-o · « **Reply #44 on:** April 18, 2013, 06:50:29 AM »

Thanks guys.

754 - yeah, the stock one was black, I found a repop for $70.

CR - hey! Where you been, XS forum?? We riding in two weeks?

Rafster - you in TN yet?

toytuff · « **Reply #45 on:** April 18, 2013, 07:04:17 AM »

Quote from: Stev-o on April 17, 2013, 07:35:49 PM

He said he buys em by the container and has plenty, it can wait.

tt

RAFster122s · « **Reply #46 on:** April 18, 2013, 10:16:40 AM »

Quote from: Stev-o on April 18, 2013, 06:50:29 AM

Thanks guys.

754 - yeah, the stock one was black, I found a repop for $70.

CR - hey! Where you been, XS forum?? We riding in two weeks?

Rafster - you in TN yet?

Crossed the border around 8 pm and arrived @ 11:30 @ my sister's. Came up from Southern route. Rained last night and forecast for tomorrow, liquid sunshine...

Stev-o · « **Reply #47 on:** April 18, 2013, 08:30:00 PM »

Quote from: toytuff on April 17, 2013, 06:50:21 PM

Might as well hand this over to you Stev-o!

Oh, thanks John, a maxxed out card? If you want to help, send over the Gold card with no limit!

toytuff · « **Reply #48 on:** April 19, 2013, 06:31:32 AM »

Quote from: Stev-o on April 18, 2013, 08:30:00 PM

Quote from: toytuff on April 17, 2013, 06:50:21 PM
Might as well hand this over to you Stev-o!

Oh, thanks John, a maxxed out card? If you want to help, send over the Gold card with no limit!

That's also maxed out!

tt

crazypj · « **Reply #49 on:** April 19, 2013, 08:22:02 AM »

Never been much of a Kawasaki fan.
I know there were only 39 of the originals brought into Britain. First ones had all black engine and gold/black paint.
My sisters was second year, green/gold but different pattern to the later one

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