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Better Than Nothing---The rebirth of a Superbike.
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17 Mar 2016 11:35 #715846
by Dr. Gamma
1972 H2 750 Cafe Racer built in 1974.
1976 KH400 Production Road Racer.
1979 Kz1000 MK. II Old AMA/WERA Superbike.
1986 RG500G 2 stroke terror.
1986 GSXR750RG The one with the clutch that rattles!
Up in the hills near Prescott, Az.
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Going through my parts boxes for my Kz, I found an order form for a photo of me and my Superbike from like 30 years ago. I tracked down the photographer, and he went through his years of negatives for me and found it. He was more than happy to sell me a couple. Many thanks to him for doing what he did so I could get this photo!!!
This photo is of the very last time I raced my Kz1000. It was taken at I.R.P. back in 1985 or 1986 at a WERA race weekend.
This photo is of the very last time I raced my Kz1000. It was taken at I.R.P. back in 1985 or 1986 at a WERA race weekend.
1972 H2 750 Cafe Racer built in 1974.
1976 KH400 Production Road Racer.
1979 Kz1000 MK. II Old AMA/WERA Superbike.
1986 RG500G 2 stroke terror.
1986 GSXR750RG The one with the clutch that rattles!
Up in the hills near Prescott, Az.
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17 Mar 2016 11:43 #715849
by pete greek1
GREAT pic.
, next, you'll have to get it blown up to poster size, 
Pete
1980 LTD 1000..,1976 LTD 900, have the 1000&900 now. the rest are previous= 1978 KZ 650 B.., 1980 Yamaha XT 500..,1978 Yamaha DT 400.., 1977 Yamaha yz 80..,Honda trail ct 70.., Honda QA 50...5-1/2 hp brigs & straton CAT chopper mini bike...3-1/2 hp mini bike (WHEN GAS WAS ABOUT 45 CENTS A GALLON)!!!!
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Dr. Gamma wrote: Going through my parts boxes for my Kz, I found an order form for a photo of me and my Superbike from like 30 years ago. I tracked down the photographer, and he went through his years of negatives for me and found it. He was more than happy to sell me a couple. Many thanks to him for doing what he did so I could get this photo!!!
This photo is of the very last time I raced my Kz1000. It was taken at I.R.P. back in 1985 or 1986 at a WERA race weekend.
GREAT pic.
, next, you'll have to get it blown up to poster size, Pete
1980 LTD 1000..,1976 LTD 900, have the 1000&900 now. the rest are previous= 1978 KZ 650 B.., 1980 Yamaha XT 500..,1978 Yamaha DT 400.., 1977 Yamaha yz 80..,Honda trail ct 70.., Honda QA 50...5-1/2 hp brigs & straton CAT chopper mini bike...3-1/2 hp mini bike (WHEN GAS WAS ABOUT 45 CENTS A GALLON)!!!!
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17 Mar 2016 12:44 #715860
by Dr. Gamma
I'm a step ahead of you already, Pete!!!!!! I put it in my TV room between Michael, and Mark!!!!
Formula 1 starts tonight from Melbourne. I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!
1972 H2 750 Cafe Racer built in 1974.
1976 KH400 Production Road Racer.
1979 Kz1000 MK. II Old AMA/WERA Superbike.
1986 RG500G 2 stroke terror.
1986 GSXR750RG The one with the clutch that rattles!
Up in the hills near Prescott, Az.
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pete greek1 wrote:
Dr. Gamma wrote: Going through my parts boxes for my Kz, I found an order form for a photo of me and my Superbike from like 30 years ago. I tracked down the photographer, and he went through his years of negatives for me and found it. He was more than happy to sell me a couple. Many thanks to him for doing what he did so I could get this photo!!!
This photo is of the very last time I raced my Kz1000. It was taken at I.R.P. back in 1985 or 1986 at a WERA race weekend.
GREAT pic.
Pete
I'm a step ahead of you already, Pete!!!!!! I put it in my TV room between Michael, and Mark!!!!
Formula 1 starts tonight from Melbourne. I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!
1972 H2 750 Cafe Racer built in 1974.
1976 KH400 Production Road Racer.
1979 Kz1000 MK. II Old AMA/WERA Superbike.
1986 RG500G 2 stroke terror.
1986 GSXR750RG The one with the clutch that rattles!
Up in the hills near Prescott, Az.
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17 Mar 2016 12:55 #715861
by pete greek1
+1, COOL,
Pete
1980 LTD 1000..,1976 LTD 900, have the 1000&900 now. the rest are previous= 1978 KZ 650 B.., 1980 Yamaha XT 500..,1978 Yamaha DT 400.., 1977 Yamaha yz 80..,Honda trail ct 70.., Honda QA 50...5-1/2 hp brigs & straton CAT chopper mini bike...3-1/2 hp mini bike (WHEN GAS WAS ABOUT 45 CENTS A GALLON)!!!!
Replied by pete greek1 on topic Better Than Nothing---The rebirth of a Superbike.
Dr. Gamma wrote:
pete greek1 wrote:
Dr. Gamma wrote: Going through my parts boxes for my Kz, I found an order form for a photo of me and my Superbike from like 30 years ago. I tracked down the photographer, and he went through his years of negatives for me and found it. He was more than happy to sell me a couple. Many thanks to him for doing what he did so I could get this photo!!!
This photo is of the very last time I raced my Kz1000. It was taken at I.R.P. back in 1985 or 1986 at a WERA race weekend.
GREAT pic.
Pete
I'm a step ahead of you already, Pete!!!!!! I put it in my TV room between Michael, and Mark!!!!
Formula 1 starts tonight from Melbourne. I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!
+1, COOL,
Pete
1980 LTD 1000..,1976 LTD 900, have the 1000&900 now. the rest are previous= 1978 KZ 650 B.., 1980 Yamaha XT 500..,1978 Yamaha DT 400.., 1977 Yamaha yz 80..,Honda trail ct 70.., Honda QA 50...5-1/2 hp brigs & straton CAT chopper mini bike...3-1/2 hp mini bike (WHEN GAS WAS ABOUT 45 CENTS A GALLON)!!!!
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17 Mar 2016 18:57 #715926
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Replied by SWest on topic Better Than Nothing---The rebirth of a Superbike.
I think I've seen that shot before. What shocks are those. I had a pair but the shafts were rusty. I tossed them. 
Steve
Steve
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18 Mar 2016 01:34 #715978
by turboguzzi
great pic indeed Gamma
now, let me get this right: you cant wait for F1 but MotoGP in Qatar doesnt get a mention?
c'mon!
Replied by turboguzzi on topic Better Than Nothing---The rebirth of a Superbike.
looks like SWs to me.....swest wrote: I think I've seen that shot before. What shocks are those. I had a pair but the shafts were rusty. I tossed them.
Steve
great pic indeed Gamma
now, let me get this right: you cant wait for F1 but MotoGP in Qatar doesnt get a mention?
c'mon!
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20 Mar 2016 02:37 - 20 Mar 2016 02:38 #716283
by turboguzzi
gamma, did you lend your bike to Eddie earlier in the season?
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gamma, did you lend your bike to Eddie earlier in the season?
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22 Mar 2016 11:18 #716772
by Dr. Gamma
Back then, I got my frame and swing arm from Pierre DesRoches of the Vetter Kawasaki fame. Then I just looked around at all the other bikes and saw what worked the best, and I copied it. No use copying the 10th place bike. I used to take rolls of film at Daytona, then run back home and buy or make what I saw down there in time for my season to start back in the Midwest.
Now that I look back most of the top privateer Kawasaki's running in AMA Superbike mostly ran the same thing. Look at Chuck Parme's KZ1000. He was the fastest and placed the highest privateer in Superbike points in 1980. Looks close to what I had back then, and what I am putting back together now!!!
1972 H2 750 Cafe Racer built in 1974.
1976 KH400 Production Road Racer.
1979 Kz1000 MK. II Old AMA/WERA Superbike.
1986 RG500G 2 stroke terror.
1986 GSXR750RG The one with the clutch that rattles!
Up in the hills near Prescott, Az.
Replied by Dr. Gamma on topic Better Than Nothing---The rebirth of a Superbike.
turboguzzi wrote:
Attachment lawson.jpg not found
gamma, did you lend your bike to Eddie earlier in the season?
Back then, I got my frame and swing arm from Pierre DesRoches of the Vetter Kawasaki fame. Then I just looked around at all the other bikes and saw what worked the best, and I copied it. No use copying the 10th place bike. I used to take rolls of film at Daytona, then run back home and buy or make what I saw down there in time for my season to start back in the Midwest.
Now that I look back most of the top privateer Kawasaki's running in AMA Superbike mostly ran the same thing. Look at Chuck Parme's KZ1000. He was the fastest and placed the highest privateer in Superbike points in 1980. Looks close to what I had back then, and what I am putting back together now!!!
1972 H2 750 Cafe Racer built in 1974.
1976 KH400 Production Road Racer.
1979 Kz1000 MK. II Old AMA/WERA Superbike.
1986 RG500G 2 stroke terror.
1986 GSXR750RG The one with the clutch that rattles!
Up in the hills near Prescott, Az.
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