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Re: NobleHops restores a 1975 Z1
« Reply #75 on: June 26, 2016, 05:27:00 PM »
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I really admire the Hondas of the 70s but in truth, it's the Kawasakis of the 70s that give me wood :-).



+1!    I like to think the Hondas are like the nice girl next door. Kawasaki is the bad girl down the block that you want to party with all night!

The Z is looking great, Nils, awesome job.   I also put the Domemi  pipes [and bodywork] on mine, great fit and finish.

Thanks a ton Steve. Hope to get a solid day of de-gremlin-ing done this week and button it up, then it's time to go for a ride! :-)
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My build thread: NobleHops makes a 400F pretty for his wife: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=131210.0

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Re: NobleHops restores a 1975 Z1
« Reply #76 on: June 26, 2016, 06:03:41 PM »
subscribed  8)  Nils,You do nice work !  :)
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Re: NobleHops restores a 1975 Z1
« Reply #77 on: June 27, 2016, 04:55:36 AM »
 Great job and write up. Your pictures are very good quality also. I wish I could get fired up and do restorations but I mostly just get them back to good running survivor status.  When do you want me to drop off my Z1B for a facelift ?   ;D ;D

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Re: NobleHops restores a 1975 Z1
« Reply #78 on: June 27, 2016, 06:46:50 AM »
Do it Eric!  But go with Super Red, ok?  Two many Super Blues around here....




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Re: NobleHops restores a 1975 Z1
« Reply #79 on: June 27, 2016, 07:08:24 AM »
 Mine was blue originally I have noticed. Well worth investing some money into these. Yours is a great looker also Steve !

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Re: NobleHops restores a 1975 Z1
« Reply #80 on: June 27, 2016, 07:19:46 AM »
Eric, I'd be delighted. That bike is in great condition. Put me on the top of the list should you ever part ways with it please :-). And thanks for the good words.

Steve, your bike looks fantastic. I can't wait to ride this one.

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My build thread: NobleHops makes a 400F pretty for his wife: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=131210.0

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Re: NobleHops restores a 1975 Z1
« Reply #81 on: June 27, 2016, 07:38:09 AM »
Thanks guys.  These are truly great bikes and def worth putting money into them.

And what a blast to ride!
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Re: NobleHops restores a 1975 Z1
« Reply #82 on: June 27, 2016, 08:40:17 AM »
 Yes, a CB750 is a little bit of a let down after riding one around. OOOPS better not say that around here  :o  One of my good buddies has owned this 1974 Zed for way over 30 years now and keeps it stored at my place. Has a big bore kit and other goodies in it and runs very well. He has not rode it in 2 years,has a blown shoulder and into Hot Rods now, may have to take it out and 'loosen it up for him  ;)
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