Hi from Holland from a new Moto Martin z900 owner.

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Hi from Holland from a new Moto Martin z900 owner.

29 May 2008 18:49
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Hey guys,

Greetings from a fresh Moto Martin Z900 owner, I've been working on old Jap fours for about 7 years now but Kawasaki is new for me, this seems like a great site!
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Re: Hi from Holland from a new Moto Martin z900 owner.

29 May 2008 20:09
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Very Nice! B)

So do you know the Mad Swede? aka: Fredrik Ã…senlund

More photos would be greatly appreciated!
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Re: Hi from Holland from a new Moto Martin z900 owner.

30 May 2008 02:10
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Welcome Robinjo! Nice motorcycle...yes, please...more photos:)
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Re: Hi from Holland from a new Moto Martin z900 owner.

30 May 2008 05:03
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No I don't know the Mad Swede, is he a member?
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Re: Hi from Holland from a new Moto Martin z900 owner.

30 May 2008 05:04
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More pictures. B)
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Re: Hi from Holland from a new Moto Martin z900 owner.

30 May 2008 05:08
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One off the frame, I was cleaning the carbs, the bike was sitting for 16 years but now she runs again. :cheer:

Needs some more work on the electrics and the fiberglass fuel tank 'cause it's leaking slightly then I will be able to ride the rare beast. :woohoo:
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Re: Hi from Holland from a new Moto Martin z900 owner.

30 May 2008 11:11
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nice bike,thanks for the pics.is the frame aluminum?
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Re: Hi from Holland from a new Moto Martin z900 owner.

30 May 2008 12:21
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531blackbanshee wrote:
nice bike,thanks for the pics.is the frame aluminum?

Finally a reason to have taken French in high school! :laugh:

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Re: Hi from Holland from a new Moto Martin z900 owner.

30 May 2008 13:28
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Welcome aboard, Robinjo. Wow, nice bike, echt mooi!!!
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Re: Hi from Holland from a new Moto Martin z900 owner.

30 May 2008 15:12
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Welcome Robinjo. I also have a Martin, I got mine from a guy who had it in storage for 28 years,,, still brand new but showing evidence of storage damage. Currently dismantling it, cleaning or repairing rust/paint damage and thinking about how I want to rebuild it.. Will look forward to what you find with yours. You are closer to the source of parts etc ( Ilive in New Zealand)so please pass on any tips.
Nice bike, well done getting such a beast.

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Re: Hi from Holland from a new Moto Martin z900 owner.

06 Jun 2008 16:45
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531blackbanshee: The frame is made from steel, I believe it's Chrome-Moly but not sure, it's chromed from the factory.

petez1: I had already spotted your bike/framekit and am very curious how it will be when it's ready.
Unfortunately I don't have any Martin contacts yet.

On a different note, I took my first ride on the bike yesterday! :) I sealed the leaking fiberglass tank with epoxy and got the lights working, frame is straight and feels quite different than a normal cradle frame from that era, more modern, engine runs well with no bad sounds, carbs needs some synching I think.

Maybe it is time to start a project topic about this bike. ;)
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Re: Hi from Holland from a new Moto Martin z900 owner.

29 Jun 2008 12:04
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Welcome and I love your bike!
1975 Z1 B 900- soon to be heavily modded
Pahoa, Hawaii is my new hom
I am working hard to save up the shipping money to get my shop opened here in Hawaii
I hate electrical stuff.

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