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W1 650 30 Nov 2022 13:36 #877366

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This was the Kawasaki that preceded the Z1.  It was copied off the BSA 650 and was essential for Kawasaki to develop the knowledge to build later bikes.  It occurred to me that it would be a real challenge to restore one.  Does anyone know when I might find one in decent condition?
I have several restored bikes along with a 2006 Goldwing with a sidecar. My wife has a 2019 Suzuki DR 650 for on and off road.

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W1 650 30 Nov 2022 14:18 #877368

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Sounds like a great project, good luck in your search

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W1 650 30 Nov 2022 14:33 #877371

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The bike was actually a Meguro T2, essentially a copy of the BSA, ...and Meguro, the oldest Japanese motorcycle brand,  was acquired by Kawasaki, an industrial giant, in 1964.   

Personally, I think the best deal was engineer Ben Inamura from Meguro, who actually was the chief engineer for the Z1 903cc....and later on for the Z650.      Does not answer your question, but it is a bit of trivia.
 
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W1 650 01 Dec 2022 14:53 #877400

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So Wheelhop found on in Indianapolis, but it looks to be in very fine condition...pretty much a show bike from what I can see.  I think it's a Saturday afternoon project bike.  It would only take an afternoon to clean it!
I have several restored bikes along with a 2006 Goldwing with a sidecar. My wife has a 2019 Suzuki DR 650 for on and off road.

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W1 650 01 Dec 2022 15:47 #877403

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Yeah, looks pretty clean.  Not sure, maybe you are looking for more of a project bike, but hope it works out for you.
1978 KZ 1000B (73 tribute)
1977 KZ1000 project
1976 KZ 900
1976 KV 75
1976 Honda Elsinore MT250
1974 Z1 900 project
1971 Honda CT70

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W1 650 01 Dec 2022 18:53 #877405

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There's a new listing on eBay but it might be a little more of a project than you want...




To be fair, however, it is listed as a "parts bike".
1979 KZ400 Gifted to a couple of nephews
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W1 650 01 Dec 2022 18:53 #877406

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Thanks for the tip.  Yes, I'm looking for a fixer upper.  
I have several restored bikes along with a 2006 Goldwing with a sidecar. My wife has a 2019 Suzuki DR 650 for on and off road.

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W1 650 01 Dec 2022 18:58 #877407

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You would need to fix that one WAY up.
1979 KZ400 Gifted to a couple of nephews
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W1 650 02 Dec 2022 14:24 #877428

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HRM, we need to talk!  Interested in a trip to Nebraska?  

Mike
Former M.E. at Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing, Lincoln, NE
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W1 650 02 Dec 2022 16:08 #877429

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Unable to travel.  Hip replacement two weeks ago.
I have several restored bikes along with a 2006 Goldwing with a sidecar. My wife has a 2019 Suzuki DR 650 for on and off road.

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W1 650 02 Dec 2022 16:31 #877430

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U-Ship

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W1 650 02 Dec 2022 19:03 #877434

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Unable to travel.  Hip replacement two weeks ago.

I'm in no hurry Sir!  I have a "cosmetically challenged" running/riding W1 that I assembled from my parts stash in 2020, along with enough parts to come pretty close to putting another together. I'll work on trying to post some photos, I'm working with a new computer, so my old arse has to learn all over again!

Mike
 
Former M.E. at Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing, Lincoln, NE
1966 W1 (the Z1 of 1966-50H.P. and 100mph!)
1974 Z1
1978 KZ1000 LTD
1976 KZ900B pile O parts
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