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Offline honda_dog

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Re: Yes....I got a Z1
« Reply #700 on: January 23, 2014, 03:45:23 PM »
Looks awesome! Can't wait to see them on the bike.

Where'd you get the emblems?
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Re: Yes....I got a Z1
« Reply #701 on: January 23, 2014, 04:11:13 PM »
Quote from: honda_dog on January 23, 2014, 03:45:23 PM
Looks awesome! Can't wait to see them on the bike.

Where'd you get the emblems?

Z1parts.net out in CA.

BTW - the bike isnt going out of the garage anytime soon, it is effin snowing out there right now! [but will be 70* on Sunday]
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Re: Yes....I got a Z1
« Reply #702 on: January 23, 2014, 04:44:40 PM »
Quote from: Stev-o on January 23, 2014, 03:29:27 PM
Quote from: toytuff on January 20, 2014, 06:18:25 AM
Little contest going on in the VJMC Facebook page.

Who is this (or both) and what year bike.

tt



So, who is it, tt?

No answer until end of month.

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Re: Yes....I got a Z1
« Reply #703 on: January 23, 2014, 04:51:07 PM »
Quote from: Stev-o on January 23, 2014, 04:11:13 PM
Quote from: honda_dog on January 23, 2014, 03:45:23 PM
Looks awesome! Can't wait to see them on the bike.

Where'd you get the emblems?

Z1parts.net out in CA.

BTW - the bike isnt going out of the garage anytime soon, it is effin snowing out there right now! [but will be 70* on Sunday]

Welcome to my world..... tons of snow and - temps. 70 deg on Sunday????? That's tough, man.
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Re: Yes....I got a Z1
« Reply #704 on: January 23, 2014, 05:17:57 PM »
Steve-O, I love the killer blue! I just recently (a few months ago) painted a basket case '82 GS650G a VERY similar color.  8)

Eric

Sorry, forgot a pic. (No pic= it didn't happen)

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Re: Yes....I got a Z1
« Reply #705 on: January 23, 2014, 05:31:34 PM »
Quote from: honda_dog on January 23, 2014, 04:51:07 PM
Quote from: Stev-o on January 23, 2014, 04:11:13 PM
Quote from: honda_dog on January 23, 2014, 03:45:23 PM
Looks awesome! Can't wait to see them on the bike.

Where'd you get the emblems?

Z1parts.net out in CA.

BTW - the bike isnt going out of the garage anytime soon, it is effin snowing out there right now! [but will be 70* on Sunday]

Welcome to my world..... tons of snow and - temps. 70 deg on Sunday????? That's tough, man.

Yes, forecast for Sun is 70 degrees, the Z will be out! 

Quote from: 750cafe on January 23, 2014, 05:17:57 PM
Steve-O, I love the killer blue! I just recently (a few months ago) painted a basket case '82 GS650G a VERY similar color.  8)

Eric

Sorry, forgot a pic. (No pic= it didn't happen)




Thx, yours looks great. These guys made me do blue! Plus tt just bought a red bike....

BTW - my buddy asked if I'm interested in buying a '82 GS1100. Waiting on pics. 
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Re: Yes....I got a Z1
« Reply #706 on: January 23, 2014, 06:03:45 PM »
That is the best one to have. Of course, I also have one of those only mine is a GS1200G now (1198 cc's)...



Feel free to ask me for help/parts if you need it.  ;)

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Re: Yes....I got a Z1
« Reply #707 on: January 23, 2014, 06:05:11 PM »
Great shot!
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Re: Yes....I got a Z1
« Reply #708 on: January 23, 2014, 06:09:44 PM »
Thank you! It started out looking like this about 5 weeks earlier...   :o



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Re: Yes....I got a Z1
« Reply #709 on: January 23, 2014, 06:14:48 PM »
Stev-o......good color choice, you know I am a fan of blue ;)
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Re: Yes....I got a Z1
« Reply #710 on: January 24, 2014, 02:30:48 AM »
Quote from: 750cafe on January 23, 2014, 06:03:45 PM
That is the best one to have. Of course, I also have one of those only mine is a GS1200G now (1198 cc's)...



Feel free to ask me for help/parts if you need it.  ;)

Eric

Sweet bike!

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Re: Yes....I got a Z1
« Reply #711 on: February 09, 2014, 09:31:00 AM »
Well, I've had the Z for about 10 months, so thought it might be time to make it legal?

Went down to the County Tax office at 10:30 Friday morning - closed WTF?
There was a CHANCE of snow, so they opened late [didnt snow after all].
Went back at Noon, 30 min & $117 later, I walked out with the title transferred, bike registered and an antique plate good for four years, quite a deal in my book!




Slapped the new plate on yesterday and went for a ride on a glorious Winter day!







The Z monster is running great, love it through the Hills at 80!
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Re: Yes....I got a Z1
« Reply #712 on: February 09, 2014, 10:00:54 AM »
Great news!!!! Now you can go out and tear up the roads in your great weather. (Legally, this time.  ;) )
Here, just the tags, reg. and new title will be over $100.00 and the reg. will only be good for ONE year!   >:(
$55.00 per year, and climbing, thereafter.
Last year, my oldest bike cost more to reg. than one of my cars!!!   >:( >:( >:(

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Re: Yes....I got a Z1
« Reply #713 on: February 09, 2014, 10:01:23 AM »

Any riding restrictions with that antique plate there Stev-o?
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Re: Yes....I got a Z1
« Reply #714 on: February 09, 2014, 10:08:52 AM »
Quote from: Damfino on February 09, 2014, 10:01:23 AM

Any riding restrictions with that antique plate there Stev-o?

Technically, yes.  But this bike isnt a commuter and if I keep it under 100 mph, the cops don't bother me around here!
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Re: Yes....I got a Z1
« Reply #715 on: February 09, 2014, 10:11:05 AM »
She's looking good!  :) Bet it's a blast to ride.....
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Re: Yes....I got a Z1
« Reply #716 on: February 09, 2014, 10:23:18 AM »



*BHBS9*  Hmmmm...

Bad Honda Bull #$%*ter #9??? ??? ??? ;D
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Re: Yes....I got a Z1
« Reply #717 on: February 09, 2014, 10:27:09 AM »
Nicely done! Love it!

I'll call first dibs on buying it if it ever goes for sale. (which I doubt)

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Re: Yes....I got a Z1
« Reply #718 on: February 09, 2014, 11:10:36 AM »
Quote from: Damfino on February 09, 2014, 10:23:18 AM



*BHBS9*  Hmmmm...

Bad Honda Bull #$%*ter #9??? ??? ??? ;D


Yeah, thats me!

Quote from: toytuff on February 09, 2014, 10:27:09 AM
Nicely done! Love it!

I'll call first dibs on buying it if it ever goes for sale. (which I doubt)

tt

Wont be anytime soon....


Quote from: honda_dog on February 09, 2014, 10:11:05 AM
She's looking good!  :) Bet it's a blast to ride.....


Thanks....and yes, a BLAST!   After a few lengthy rides, I have noticed the suspension to be a little "loose".  Upgrades will be coming soon. [currently have my K4 pulled apart]


Trade a ride on the Z for the CBX or the Cooley Suzi?!
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Re: Yes....I got a Z1
« Reply #719 on: February 09, 2014, 11:21:09 AM »
Quote from: Stev-o on February 09, 2014, 11:10:36 AM
Quote from: Damfino on February 09, 2014, 10:23:18 AM



*BHBS9*  Hmmmm...

Bad Honda Bull #$%*ter #9??? ??? ??? ;D


Yeah, thats me!

Quote from: toytuff on February 09, 2014, 10:27:09 AM
Nicely done! Love it!

I'll call first dibs on buying it if it ever goes for sale. (which I doubt)

tt

Wont be anytime soon....


Quote from: honda_dog on February 09, 2014, 10:11:05 AM
She's looking good!  :) Bet it's a blast to ride.....


Thanks....and yes, a BLAST!   After a few lengthy rides, I have noticed the suspension to be a little "loose".  Upgrades will be coming soon. [currently have my K4 pulled apart]


Trade a ride on the Z for the CBX or the Cooley Suzi?!

I've heard that era of Kaw's had some handling issues... never rode one, so couldn't confirm it.

I'd trade rides, any day..... I always like to ride other bikes, especially one's I haven't ridden ever.
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Re: Yes....I got a Z1
« Reply #720 on: February 09, 2014, 11:31:28 AM »
Quote from: honda_dog on February 09, 2014, 11:21:09 AM
Quote from: Stev-o on February 09, 2014, 11:10:36 AM
Quote from: Damfino on February 09, 2014, 10:23:18 AM



*BHBS9*  Hmmmm...

Bad Honda Bull #$%*ter #9??? ??? ??? ;D


Yeah, thats me!

Quote from: toytuff on February 09, 2014, 10:27:09 AM
Nicely done! Love it!

I'll call first dibs on buying it if it ever goes for sale. (which I doubt)

tt

Wont be anytime soon....


Quote from: honda_dog on February 09, 2014, 10:11:05 AM
She's looking good!  :) Bet it's a blast to ride.....


Thanks....and yes, a BLAST!   After a few lengthy rides, I have noticed the suspension to be a little "loose".  Upgrades will be coming soon. [currently have my K4 pulled apart]


Trade a ride on the Z for the CBX or the Cooley Suzi?!

I've heard that era of Kaw's had some handling issues...


We've all heard that.  I've yet to push it past 8/10's in the curves, it def feels differant than my K4 [faster!].  I'm probably being overly cautious 'cause I've heard the stories [and have a wife and kid]. The plan is new springs and a stabilizer in the front and bushing and shocks on the back. I'd like some high quality shocks but want to retain the original look. Repops?
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Re: Yes....I got a Z1
« Reply #721 on: February 09, 2014, 11:53:44 AM »
They are easier to see in this before I painted it back to black picture of the gussets and steering head bracing
that they did for this frame to eliminate the kawacker flex that they had. These improvements were added to this bike in 1979.
The steel tubes added near the steering head on the frame backbone are kind of in the way for the coils.
Perhaps they could be moved back a half inch or so on yours?



You really cannot see it here but basically they boxed in the entire steering head including a plate where the horn goes.
I had a bit of trouble getting mine to mount in the stock location and had to do some tweaking.



Another shot that shows how those upper tube braces could be moved just a bit further back for coil clearance.

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They had originally planned to race this bike as it was the dealership owners personal ride.


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Re: Yes....I got a Z1
« Reply #722 on: February 09, 2014, 01:29:56 PM »
I don't plan any frames mods, this bike wont be raced.

Whose bike is that Eric?  Got a pic of it complete?
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Re: Yes....I got a Z1
« Reply #723 on: February 09, 2014, 03:52:25 PM »
Yeah, ok. Next will be "It's a one owner bike", never rode above 65 mph. blah..blah..blah.

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Re: Yes....I got a Z1
« Reply #724 on: February 09, 2014, 04:54:13 PM »
Went for a ride...............



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