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Mecum auction of Kawasaki Z1 900 worlds highest price at auction
« on: April 13, 2024, 03:52:01 PM »
Absolutely gorgeous bike that is beyond showroom condition but man o man what an ending price.
The seller made some money but not if you count all their time or if they paid others to do it...
To restore one to this level you gotta have a super nice example if it is going to keep most of the original parts. That was not claimed to be the case but still! Wow!
I won't spoil the ending for you.

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Re: Mecum auction of Kawasaki Z1 900 worlds highest price at auction
« Reply #1 on: April 24, 2024, 11:57:16 PM »
I know a guy here in Melbourne who has maybe a dozen original Z1’s in showroom condition, including several very early’72 built ones. He’s sitting on a fortune. ;D
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Re: Mecum auction of Kawasaki Z1 900 worlds highest price at auction
« Reply #2 on: April 29, 2024, 11:55:20 AM »
$40k! Wow, that is an amazing result.
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Re: Mecum auction of Kawasaki Z1 900 worlds highest price at auction
« Reply #3 on: April 30, 2024, 02:42:35 PM »
Wow, I must finish mine, if I can.
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Re: Mecum auction of Kawasaki Z1 900 worlds highest price at auction
« Reply #4 on: April 30, 2024, 06:17:43 PM »
Dumb #$%*s paying that lol.
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Re: Mecum auction of Kawasaki Z1 900 worlds highest price at auction
« Reply #5 on: May 02, 2024, 12:27:38 AM »
Quote from: MauiK3 on April 30, 2024, 02:42:35 PM
Wow, I must finish mine, if I can.

Yes mate, even as a non runner it’s probably worth way more than it’s cost you so far, and once finished it’ll be worth a small fortune. ;D
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So I said, "Hey mate, you haven't got any bike boots you don't need, do you?"

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Re: Mecum auction of Kawasaki Z1 900 worlds highest price at auction
« Reply #6 on: May 25, 2024, 06:27:31 PM »
Quote from: MauiK3 on April 30, 2024, 02:42:35 PM
Wow, I must finish mine, if I can.

So where exactly are you at with that bike. haven't heard anything for a while

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Re: Mecum auction of Kawasaki Z1 900 worlds highest price at auction
« Reply #7 on: May 26, 2024, 03:14:37 PM »
Always wondered why the auctioneer can't speak normally. The European auctioners speak normally with a slow, consistent pace.

Aesthetically the Z1 has nothing on the cb750.
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Re: Mecum auction of Kawasaki Z1 900 worlds highest price at auction
« Reply #8 on: May 27, 2024, 11:03:34 AM »
Quote from: Prospect on May 26, 2024, 03:14:37 PM

Aesthetically the Z1 has nothing on the cb750.

That must be why it sold for so much money. 8)
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Re: Mecum auction of Kawasaki Z1 900 worlds highest price at auction
« Reply #9 on: May 27, 2024, 07:03:15 PM »
Ok, I’ve been avoiding the project as other stuff has occupied my time. I changed the oil pump and put the engine in the frame, I’ll need to complete the other stuff (carbs, exhaust, etc.) and start it. I’ll admit, I’m concerned but hoping for the best. If all is well I’ll ride it some and decide what to do. If the problem persists I’ll have to sell it as is, I’m out of ideas if it still has the oiling problem.
It’s a beautiful bike, original tank that was repaired by a master. Repop exhaust, new fenders and quite a bit of other stuff. I have the old seat pan, fenders, etc.
I hope it runs otherwise it will be a sad end to a fun project for me.
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Re: Mecum auction of Kawasaki Z1 900 worlds highest price at auction
« Reply #10 on: May 29, 2024, 07:44:12 AM »
Quote from: Prospect on May 26, 2024, 03:14:37 PM
Aesthetically the Z1 has nothing on the cb750.

That is a very subjective statement! You obviously dont have one...
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Re: Mecum auction of Kawasaki Z1 900 worlds highest price at auction
« Reply #11 on: May 30, 2024, 04:31:26 PM »
Quote from: MauiK3 on May 27, 2024, 07:03:15 PM
Ok, I’ve been avoiding the project as other stuff has occupied my time. I changed the oil pump and put the engine in the frame, I’ll need to complete the other stuff (carbs, exhaust, etc.) and start it. I’ll admit, I’m concerned but hoping for the best. If all is well I’ll ride it some and decide what to do. If the problem persists I’ll have to sell it as is, I’m out of ideas if it still has the oiling problem.
It’s a beautiful bike, original tank that was repaired by a master. Repop exhaust, new fenders and quite a bit of other stuff. I have the old seat pan, fenders, etc.
I hope it runs otherwise it will be a sad end to a fun project for me.
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Put it together and fire it up Steve, you’ve put way more effort into your Z1 than I did and mine runs fine, although I do need to pull the head and trim one valve stem as I can’t get enough clearance even with the thinnest shim available. Tight clearances aren’t good with big cams. ;D
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Re: Mecum auction of Kawasaki Z1 900 worlds highest price at auction
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Re: Mecum auction of Kawasaki Z1 900 worlds highest price at auction
« Reply #13 on: June 09, 2024, 10:36:44 AM »
stupid money i know its mint but you could still buy one for half that .
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