Early 73 Z1 Frame Grip?

slmjim+Z1BEBE wrote:

Never saw one on a Z1, can't find any pics of one on a Z1.  We checked the pics of pre-production press intro bikes, U.S. road test 'V' bikes, and production police bikes from the U.S., New Zealand and Japan of the the '73-'75 years.

Good Ridin'
slmjim & Z1BEBE

Thanks for the clarification, I know both the bikes I posted are modified but wondered if it was an option (grab rail delete) through the dealers when new. I had hoped you would respond on this one.

sf4t7 wrote:

The part referenced by gd4now and shown by sdinse is the grab rail used on the Z1R's (one on each side).  They mount using the same holes used for the larger grab rail on Z1's, KZ900's, and KZ1000's, which is the single rail that goes around behind the seat.  The Z1R parts will bolt to the same mounting holes and replace the single grab rail.  I have fitted the Z1R parts to my Z1 for a different look.
The first photo by sdinse with the flange at both ends is the KZ650 part.
 

The KZ650 part is a straight piece and interchangeable from side to side.  The part I have shown in my first post isn't straight and wouldn't work for either side.  The confusion continues . . . 

I have found what looks like an exact opposite side version of my part:

 

Close, but no cigar.

Yes, the confusion continues.  But if we keep overthinking this I'm sure we'll solve the mystery !