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14 Feb 2019 18:35 #798683 by Z1F-00888
Early Z1 Project was created by Z1F-00888
I have just acquired a 73 Z1 that has sat in a garage since 1980. It ran when it was parked. It is 98% complete. Very excited to "bring it back to life!"
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14 Feb 2019 18:58 #798684 by ajsfirehawk
Replied by ajsfirehawk on topic Early Z1 Project
Nice score!
79 KZ650 SR
80 KZ1000 Z1 Classic
83 KZ1100 LTD
Z900RS
23 Mach 1

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15 Feb 2019 04:11 #798692 by slmjim+Z1BEBE
Replied by slmjim+Z1BEBE on topic Early Z1 Project
Correct tach & speedo for the build date. Fairly rare ribless carbs! Correct rear brake lever & backing plate.

This bike is a pretty good reference the way it sits. Nice find!

Good Ridin'
slmjim & Z1BEBE
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1974 Z1-A x2
1975 Z1-B x2
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15 Feb 2019 05:56 #798702 by hardrockminer
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Looks really good! Those look like original tires although the rear is well worn.
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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15 Feb 2019 06:46 #798704 by les holt
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I'm not sure that I'd restore that just yet, you might be surprised at how well it'd clean up and just how well it'd be accepted by the big end collectors. You have to bodywork?

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15 Feb 2019 11:24 - 15 Feb 2019 11:26 #798723 by Z1F-00888
Replied by Z1F-00888 on topic Early Z1 Project
I do have all the bodywork. The tank was really faded due to the sun coming thru a side window in the garage. I have a great painter working on them right now.
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18 Feb 2019 12:53 #798858 by mark butts
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I also have an African twin sitting next to my old Kawasaki

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19 Feb 2019 17:24 #798903 by Z1F-00888
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Ha! Obviously a man of good tastes! :laugh:

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