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MY GPZ1100 Build

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03 May 2016 04:03 - 03 May 2016 04:13 #724222 by Bozo
Replied by Bozo on topic MY GPZ1100 Build
Kray, thanks for your input. I took the bike out for a 300km ride over the weekend and apart from a slightly flat topend (I didn't accelerate too hard because the engine is still tight) it ran great.
The suspension rode hard because I couldn't work out how to adjust the damping, after I got home I worked it out (the adjuster rod was missing).
Apart from the hard ride it was fantastic to ride and now I have a dilemma of working out which of my three bikes will be ridden rarely.
I like the Marving (I have one on all three bikes) this pipe is a "street" pipe, the racing pipe I have on my Z1R has a noticeable power increase.
That 1100 in the picture looks great, worth considering.

Forgot to add, originally I stated the headlight was no good on low beam, I retract that statement after my night ride I now believe it is on par with my Z1R HID light, high praise indeed.

First Permanent ride the Z1R since Dec1977 (220,000km) as of June 2015
Second permanent bike 1989 FJ1200 dyno'd 140RWH, great bike.
Third ride is now the Frankenstein 1981 GPZ1100B1, 1983 fully recon motor fitted LOVE THIS BIKE
Forth my work bike FJ1200 1989 (same type as FJ above)
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03 May 2016 05:46 #724230 by 531blackbanshee
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this morning my paint suggestion would be the blue zrx scheme.



i say this morning because

a = i can't remember if i had posted a suggestion before :whistle:

b = i may change my mind tomorrow :pinch:

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03 May 2016 08:56 #724259 by Irish-Kawi
Replied by Irish-Kawi on topic MY GPZ1100 Build
Man those are some great paint ideas I and all look pretty awesome, great job on the GPz there Bozo you've done a killer transformation from where it started :D

As for paint... I bet money that the metallic light blue on your Z1R would look brilliant on your GPz as well... could be kinda slick to have matching bike paint ;)

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03 May 2016 16:10 #724357 by Bozo
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I had a similar blue previously on my bodywork, which I have to admit I was considering, the only problem was I didn't want to touch the wheels (don't forget I'm on a budget, the wife is already giving me the bug eyes) and somehow the blue with white wheels did not seem right.

That ZRX colour scheme is absolutely beaaaaaautiful.

531/ Irish, you are not making my decision easier, I'll have to get out the old dart board, attach the suggestions and throw. Seriously all the colour schemes mentioned have been great - unfortunately.
Thankyou for your help, I hope next time I write the beast will be painted.
Our registration in Western Australia has just gone up $100 per year for each vehicle, so having three bikes on the road is starting to be expensive, it might be a while before it goes on the road.

First Permanent ride the Z1R since Dec1977 (220,000km) as of June 2015
Second permanent bike 1989 FJ1200 dyno'd 140RWH, great bike.
Third ride is now the Frankenstein 1981 GPZ1100B1, 1983 fully recon motor fitted LOVE THIS BIKE
Forth my work bike FJ1200 1989 (same type as FJ above)

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03 May 2016 16:35 #724369 by Irish-Kawi
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Bozo wrote: I had a similar blue previously on my bodywork, which I have to admit I was considering, the only problem was I didn't want to touch the wheels (don't forget I'm on a budget, the wife is already giving me the bug eyes) and somehow the blue with white wheels did not seem right.

That ZRX colour scheme is absolutely beaaaaaautiful.

531/ Irish, you are not making my decision easier, I'll have to get out the old dart board, attach the suggestions and throw. Seriously all the colour schemes mentioned have been great - unfortunately.
Thankyou for your help, I hope next time I write the beast will be painted.
Our registration in Western Australia has just gone up $100 per year for each vehicle, so having three bikes on the road is starting to be expensive, it might be a while before it goes on the road.


Dang that sucks about the registration!! Not that I have ever seen or done this myself before of course and I always follow Johnny Law's rules :whistle: but I have seen some people just swap license plates to avoid that.... Not that I would ever consider doing it myself to save a serious boatload of change when I am so cash strapped :whistle: :whistle: :whistle:

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03 May 2016 17:25 #724376 by Kray-Z
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Wow...$100 increase per vehicle in one year - nuts!

Where I am, for each of my average sport - ish bikes Reg & Insurance, I pay over $400 / month during the riding season, and I have the best license rating possible with the maximum claim free / good driver discount (I speed wisely). For some reason, touring and cruisers (even the V-Max) are cheaper than standards and sport bikes to ensure here, .

If I wanted to insure and plate all my bikes, 1 car, and 2 pick up trucks for the entire year, I would be handing over nearly a quarter of my yearly net income...ouch...

2-04 R1, 81 CSR1000, 81 LTD1000, 2-83 GPz1100, 3-79CBX, 81 CBX, 3-XS650, 84 Venture, +parts
Quote "speed costs money...how fast do you want to go?" (Which Z movie?)
Universal formula for how many motorcycles one should own = n + 1, where n is how many motorcycles you own right now....

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03 May 2016 17:27 #724378 by Irish-Kawi
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Thursday I got get my VIN verification done at the Police Station then I have to put plates on it... I'm cringing at the likely cost already :pinch:

Brett

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1985 Kawasaki GPz 750 (ZX750-A3) 15,000 original miles www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/601230...z750-refresh-project

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