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Vetter / Pridmore memorial build 03 Dec 2009 23:03 #337400

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Thad drove to meet Craig Vetter who was on his way to the AMA event... and Craig sign the tank:woohoo:



Thad signed the tail


Thad with the bike prior to loading for the IMS show
Mike D
- 79 KZ1000 LTD Supercharged
- 80 KZ1000 1105cc Pridmore/Vetter tribute
- 79 Honda CBX
- 03 Z1000 Mod
- 80 KZ1000 LTD Modified
- 80 KZ1000 LTD PROJECT on Hold
- 78 KZ1000/900 - Street big block
- 78 KZ1000-NEEDS HELP!
- 80 CBX -Project STARTED
- 81 GPZ1100
- GSRX1200
- 80 CB750F supersport......

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Vetter / Pridmore memorial build 03 Dec 2009 23:07 #337402

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Final shots before the load



Mike D
- 79 KZ1000 LTD Supercharged
- 80 KZ1000 1105cc Pridmore/Vetter tribute
- 79 Honda CBX
- 03 Z1000 Mod
- 80 KZ1000 LTD Modified
- 80 KZ1000 LTD PROJECT on Hold
- 78 KZ1000/900 - Street big block
- 78 KZ1000-NEEDS HELP!
- 80 CBX -Project STARTED
- 81 GPZ1100
- GSRX1200
- 80 CB750F supersport......

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Vetter / Pridmore memorial build 04 Dec 2009 04:19 #337429

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That sure is nice. Have fun. take a lot of pics!! Roy
1979 LTD Street Fighter.1977 KZ1000

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Vetter / Pridmore memorial build 04 Dec 2009 23:17 #337574

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Thad on the left - that is me on the right


What a surprise - the "son" on TVs' show Nip Tuck, John Hensley, showed up and was a fan of the retro KZs. Also started racing in October at SoCal's Willow Springs Raceway... coincidentally... Thad was his teacher. Best part, Thad did not realize who he was when he taught him to race.



The show actually created quite an interest in the Pridmore KZ
Mike D
- 79 KZ1000 LTD Supercharged
- 80 KZ1000 1105cc Pridmore/Vetter tribute
- 79 Honda CBX
- 03 Z1000 Mod
- 80 KZ1000 LTD Modified
- 80 KZ1000 LTD PROJECT on Hold
- 78 KZ1000/900 - Street big block
- 78 KZ1000-NEEDS HELP!
- 80 CBX -Project STARTED
- 81 GPZ1100
- GSRX1200
- 80 CB750F supersport......

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Vetter / Pridmore memorial build 05 Dec 2009 04:02 #337583

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Again, excellent work!

Did you do up a storyboard poster with photos and history of the bike or anything like that?

Larry C

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Vetter / Pridmore memorial build 05 Dec 2009 14:58 #337638

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Congratulations on a BEAUTIFULL job.:woohoo:B)
76 KZ, frame gusset work,1200CC.Ported by Larry Cavanaugh, 1.5mm.over intakes, Carron Pipe, ZRX12 rear end, and seat,96zx9 front end.
01 CBR600F4i Track bike.
Cobourg, Ont. Can.

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Vetter / Pridmore memorial build 05 Dec 2009 16:35 #337640

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Larry - The bike was invited by Cycle World, so I was unable to provide my own build board. The provided a very brief board as seen here



There was rumors of a possible article on the bike, but until it happens... just rumors.

Saturdays attendance was very strong at the show. I was pleasantly surprise, since there was so much discussion of the economy slowing sales. But that doesn't stop dreams :)
Mike D
- 79 KZ1000 LTD Supercharged
- 80 KZ1000 1105cc Pridmore/Vetter tribute
- 79 Honda CBX
- 03 Z1000 Mod
- 80 KZ1000 LTD Modified
- 80 KZ1000 LTD PROJECT on Hold
- 78 KZ1000/900 - Street big block
- 78 KZ1000-NEEDS HELP!
- 80 CBX -Project STARTED
- 81 GPZ1100
- GSRX1200
- 80 CB750F supersport......

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Vetter / Pridmore memorial build 05 Dec 2009 17:58 #337653

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This is super excellent!

Way to bring it man. ;)
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79 Kawie Z1000 LTD
81 Kawie Z1000 CSR
83 Honda VT750C A
85 Kawie GPZ900 A2
86 Zukie GS1150 EG
93 Yamie XV1100 E
Lucky to have rolled many old bikes through my doors ;)

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Vetter / Pridmore memorial build 29 Dec 2009 12:41 #341104

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Great write up and pics. Bought the Nov. 78 issue of Cycle World on e-bay last summer and must have read it 10 x.
Thx guys and congrats on a cool bike.
1977 KZ 1000
Queen Creek, Arizona

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Vetter / Pridmore memorial build 03 Jan 2010 18:18 #341746

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I like historical bikes. Thanks for the lesson and sharing the bike with the public. This is the kind of thing that gets people into the old stuff.

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Vetter / Pridmore memorial build 04 Jan 2010 10:07 #341790

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I always aspired to have my KZ in the "American Flyer's" running article. Probably never happen.

You have a real chance for it to be included. Due to the history, interest and cool factor of this build.

Thanks for sharing.
KZ750R1 + 1991 ZR750 = KZR750R1
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Vetter / Pridmore memorial build 13 Jan 2010 17:15 #342812

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How about treating us to a link of that bike starting up and a little throttle?:)

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