Just picked up a Z1 today.

68dave wrote: You don't think it's 100% original? Please educate me on what is not original to a 1975. I think the master cyl has been changed, what's your opinion? And of course the accessories aren't original Kawasaki parts but they are from the correct era. I don't plan to change anything except maybe removing the accessories to give it a more factory look. I plan to keep it as original as possible.

I'm not nick picking, I couldn't if I wanted to. I don't know that much about them. I actually like that it has the accessories. It was actually ridden that way. Most bikes are either restored to what they looked like in the show room or they put more modern upgrades and accessories on them. It's a snapshot in time.

I was just trying to make the point that ANY non-original parts IF it had any along with options and accessories, like the windshield, back rest and rack are "period" and add to the interest in the bike and don't take away from it's collectors interest and value. It was only ridden, moderately for a decade! then spent 22 years safely stored. It even has the original seat very rare to see.

Very nice. It is good that it has been owned by two guys who appreciates it for what it is.

Oh i didn't think you you were nick picking, i appreciate your response. I just wanted your honest opinion on the originality of the bike. Personally from my online research i think that the master cylinder is not original

That's what mine looked like before I took it off.
Steve

I'm going to enter it as is in a vintage m/c show & swap meet in Blue Bell PA. this upcoming Aug. 13th. I'm sure i'll learn more about it there and maybe even win a unrestored/survivor class plaque or something, lol. The accessories aren't my taste but they do give the bike character.

68dave wrote: I asked him what's the fastest he ever got it up to he replied "About 80, i only used it to take the wife to Skyline Drive" He lives in that area. So i don't think this bike was abused or beat on.

Because above 80 you get the typical tank slap butt pucker weave of death!

Nice bike! Without scrutinizing the pics, and besides the obvious accessories, looks pretty original Seat catch is wrong tho. Be careful leaving it out in the sun. The paint is vulnerable to peeling and fading.

Issues you may encounter: leaking seals & gaskets, generator grommet leak, possible corrosion in electrical connectors, dirty handlebar switches.

Get new side cover grommets and read up on how to secure them.

My Z1 my Dad bought new and is now mine. Like yours, it was sitting a long time. I did more of a preservation than restoration but did add a couple bolt-on mods. It's 95% original.

Kidkawie wrote:

68dave wrote: I asked him what's the fastest he ever got it up to he replied "About 80, i only used it to take the wife to Skyline Drive" He lives in that area. So i don't think this bike was abused or beat on.

Because above 80 you get the typical tank slap butt pucker weave of death!

Nice bike! Without scrutinizing the pics, and besides the obvious accessories, looks pretty original Seat catch is wrong tho. Be careful leaving it out in the sun. The paint is vulnerable to peeling and fading.

Mine would do that at 93 mph. Not above or below. I'd lower the windshield. I like mine. I can ride as fast as I want without having to tuck in. Easier on long rides too. Don't have to fight the wind for 100+ miles.
Steve

swest wrote:

Kidkawie wrote:

68dave wrote: I asked him what's the fastest he ever got it up to he replied "About 80, i only used it to take the wife to Skyline Drive" He lives in that area. So i don't think this bike was abused or beat on.

Because above 80 you get the typical tank slap butt pucker weave of death!

Nice bike! Without scrutinizing the pics, and besides the obvious accessories, looks pretty original Seat catch is wrong tho. Be careful leaving it out in the sun. The paint is vulnerable to peeling and fading.

Mine would do that at 93 mph. Not above or below. I'd lower the windshield. I like mine. I can ride as fast as I want without having to tuck in. Easier on long rides too. Don't have to fight the wind for 100+ miles.
Steve

Mine did that at 80 with stock shocks. Haven't had it happen after installing a modified set of ZRX shocks....had it up to 120. No frame brace or stabilizer.

Awesome find! Beautiful bike! I assume the the exhaust is original. That is almost unheard of. Personally, I would take off the the accessories. With the exception of maybe the crash bars. Especially if you are not going to do much highway miles. Everything else makes it look a bit nerdy or senior oriented (forget the fact that most us here are senior or near senior, LOL). I completely understand what GpzMod750 is staying. But if your tastes are more sport oriented then you could always take the accessories off and and still have the option of putting them back on at anytime.

Pipes are original, they have the part numbers on them. I was told by a member here that the reproduction pipes do not have the numbers stamped on them. Personally I don't like the accessories but they do give it character, I'll remove them after the vintage bike show. I want to show the bike exactly as I found it, except for the dust of course.

Just polished the chrome. Still have to polish the aluminum.