Topic: Yes, a Z1 & H1- unofficial Kawasaki thread - H2 is now a rider!!!

[Stev-o]

Thanks for all the comments guys, rode it again yesterday - what a joy!

Here are a few pics that show details:


The paint was done by a Kaw expert on the E. Coast, the Candy Gold paint really sparkles in the sunlight...






The entire engine and carbs were vaporized by RestoCycle, [thanks Nils!] it remains "naked" as it was from the factory.  The engine covers were polished...













Original fender, rim and caliper, these cleaned up so well that they were not refinished. Fork lowers were polished....

WTF?!!

[ekpent]

 Pure bike porn--You do good work Steve. How are the guys over on the triple forum liking it ?  They can be a very picky bunch when it come to a stocker 

[Stev-o]

Pure bike porn--You do good work Steve. How are the guys over on the triple forum liking it ?  They can be a very picky bunch when it come to a stocker 

Thanks Eric.  I have received many positive comments on the bike on the Triples forum.  Doubt RB has seen it, I'm sure he would pick it apart like he does when there is one listed on ebay, he can notice every little deviation from stock that you or I would most likely overlook!

I have several projects lined up, an S2, H1, K1 & CB550, but I'm gonna let me bike fund recover from this one for a bit.  I bought the X6 Hustler [Little Suzi] a couple months ago as a runner, it needs a few things and is currently on the lift. It will stay in "survivor" condition rather than restoration...

[grcamna2]

What about your RD350 Stev-o    that little 'jet' needs some loving too..

[ken65]

Stunning, well done.

[danyo]

Beautiful work Stev-O.

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[innovativems]

Love that paint stev-o!  Hey can you tell me who did it?  I'd love just to send my h1 tins out to have done correctly


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[Stev-o]

What about your RD350 Stev-o    that little 'jet' needs some loving too..

It does!  And a new clutch too.  I will pull it out of the Batcave this winter.

Stunning, well done.

Beautiful work Stev-O.

Love that paint stev-o!  Hey can you tell me who did it?  I'd love just to send my h1 tins out to have done correctly

Thanks guys, appreciate it.  Now have 160 miles since the rebuild, running great and love riding it.

The paint was done by LRC, they get great reviews on the Triples forum.

https://leftrightandcenter.net/


Had the bike out over the weekend at our local vintage bike festival, seems everyone wants to talk about it.....

[grcamna2]

Have you been spinning it Stev-o ?  A box of plugs in your pocket(during break-in) will keep you from getting stranded   

[MikeSimon]

Have you been spinning it Stev-o ?  A box of plugs in your pocket(during break-in) will keep you from getting stranded 

No need to put them in your pocket. There should be a plug holder under the seat

[Stev-o]

Have you been spinning it Stev-o ?  A box of plugs in your pocket(during break-in) will keep you from getting stranded   

Your post made me curious to how my plugs look, just pulled one and looks good.




And Mike knows all H1's and H2's came with spare plug holders...




Note to self: change out that large flat washer...

[CycleRanger]

I'll bet that plastic plug cover is an expensive item..  Unless they're repopping it.

[MoMo]

What about your RD350 Stev-o    that little 'jet' needs some loving too..

It does!  And a new clutch too.  I will pull it out of the Batcave this winter.

Stunning, well done.

Beautiful work Stev-O.

Love that paint stev-o!  Hey can you tell me who did it?  I'd love just to send my h1 tins out to have done correctly

Thanks guys, appreciate it.  Now have 160 miles since the rebuild, running great and love riding it.

The paint was done by LRC, they get great reviews on the Triples forum.

https://leftrightandcenter.net/


Had the bike out over the weekend at our local vintage bike festival, seems everyone wants to talk about it.....

so that's the town made famous by Waylon?....Larry

[Stev-o]

What about your RD350 Stev-o    that little 'jet' needs some loving too..

It does!  And a new clutch too.  I will pull it out of the Batcave this winter.

Stunning, well done.

Beautiful work Stev-O.

Love that paint stev-o!  Hey can you tell me who did it?  I'd love just to send my h1 tins out to have done correctly

Thanks guys, appreciate it.  Now have 160 miles since the rebuild, running great and love riding it.

The paint was done by LRC, they get great reviews on the Triples forum.

https://leftrightandcenter.net/


Had the bike out over the weekend at our local vintage bike festival, seems everyone wants to talk about it.....

so that's the town made famous by Waylon?....Larry

It is.   An hour and a half from me - where everybody is somebody!

It is the site of our annual vintage bike festival, I just got back yesterday.

"Let's go to Luckenbach, Texas
With Waylon and Willie and the boys
This successful life we're livin'
Got us feuding like the Hatfields and McCoys…"

[MoMo]

^^^^great song .   History of the song is interesting, how it is supposedly where Willie and Waylon and the boys formed the outlaw country music genre after being fed up with the slick Nashville productions...Larry

[innovativems]

Love that paint stev-o!  Hey can you tell me who did it?  I'd love just to send my h1 tins out to have done correctly

Thanks guys, appreciate it.  Now have 160 miles since the rebuild, running great and love riding it.

The paint was done by LRC, they get great reviews on the Triples forum.

https://leftrightandcenter.net/


Thank you!  I'll reach out to them.

[innovativems]

glad she's running good for ya.  Stunning bike!

[RAFster122s]

Congrats Steve!  What is next?
David

[Stev-o]

glad she's running good for ya.  Stunning bike!

Thx inno.   What cond is your H2 in? Pic??

[innovativems]

glad she's running good for ya.  Stunning bike!

Thx inno.   What cond is your H2 in? Pic??

Ha. I don't know that I'm proud to show her to others but here goes.  I scooped her up from a salvage yard in Arizona.  Was sitting there at least 20 years.  It was pretty completed outside of tank and seat but I sold off some of the parts I won't be using.  Framecrafters is gonna change the neck angle and brace the frame, and do an alloy swingarm.  And looking like Paul Gast is gonna do the motor and said she should make about 120hp once she's done. 



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[Stev-o]

glad she's running good for ya.  Stunning bike!

Thx inno.   What cond is your H2 in? Pic??

Ha. I don't know that I'm proud to show her to others but here goes.  I scooped her up from a salvage yard in Arizona.  Was sitting there at least 20 years.  It was pretty completed outside of tank and seat but I sold off some of the parts I won't be using.  Framecrafters is gonna change the neck angle and brace the frame, and do an alloy swingarm.  And looking like Paul Gast is gonna do the motor and said she should make about 120hp once she's done. 

Any H2 is better than no H2!  Let me know if you have any other parts you wont be using.  Thx

[innovativems]

No kidding there!  H2’s seem to be like hens teeth these days!  I’ll reach out when I strip her down.  I won’t be using quite a bit of the parts or so I think.


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[Kawahonda]

Really cool! I'm in negotiations now for a '75 Z1 900. All original. Not the correct seat cover, and looks to have a ding or two in the original muflers. Could use new tires. All else is there, including tool kit, manual, etc. How much is this worth?

[Stev-o]

Really cool! I'm in negotiations now for a '75 Z1 900. All original. Not the correct seat cover, and looks to have a ding or two in the original muflers. Could use new tires. All else is there, including tool kit, manual, etc. How much is this worth?

As you prolly know. the Z1's have become highly collectable all over the world. I love mine and would never think of selling. As far as yours, being all original is a very good thing and desirable.  You dont mention running cond or mileage? I'll assume it is running with 20K miles, I would value it at around $7500. Maybe more if condition is above average.  Got pics?

Here's mine....

[Kawahonda]

Lovely!

PM sent, I'd like to keep the details private for the time being.