Coming back to life?
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Coming back to life?
08 Aug 2009 11:50
Hey all. Stumbled on this wonderful site by accident from a yahoo newsgroup. My bike is a 1973 Kawasaki Z1. Build date 9/72 z1f-884. i bought this bike in 1986 saving it from a dusty shed for $400. I rode it on a regular basis until 2003. after not riding it for a few months the batt went dead, carbs gummed up and slides started sticking.
I got sidetracked with other toys, dirt bikes, jets ski,
boat etc... my trusty kaw sits in the corner of the garage waiting for my attention. Lately i've been toying with the idea of bringing her back to life once again. I'm a ford senior master technician and have the mechanical skills but am going to rely on info from this site especially the carb section. She will need at least new tires, fork seals, oil change, front pads, tank flush, batt and carb work. My bike is stock except for pipe, bars, paint and turn signals. Wish me luck.
I got sidetracked with other toys, dirt bikes, jets ski,
boat etc... my trusty kaw sits in the corner of the garage waiting for my attention. Lately i've been toying with the idea of bringing her back to life once again. I'm a ford senior master technician and have the mechanical skills but am going to rely on info from this site especially the carb section. She will need at least new tires, fork seals, oil change, front pads, tank flush, batt and carb work. My bike is stock except for pipe, bars, paint and turn signals. Wish me luck.
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Re: Coming back to life?
08 Aug 2009 15:37
welcome to z-jungle! 
Still recovering,some days are better than others.
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Re: Coming back to life?
08 Aug 2009 17:06
Welcome to KZR,
You came to the right place. There are plenty of people with the knowlege you will be seeking. Great deal for $400 way back when.
You came to the right place. There are plenty of people with the knowlege you will be seeking. Great deal for $400 way back when.
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07 HD CVO Ultra Classic
82 Suzuki GS 1100
74 Yamaha RD 350 (My two stroke toy)
77 Kawasaki KZ 650B-1 (My putt around bike)
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07 HD CVO Ultra Classic
82 Suzuki GS 1100
74 Yamaha RD 350 (My two stroke toy)
77 Kawasaki KZ 650B-1 (My putt around bike)
80 Indian Moped (My American Iron)
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75 Suzuki GT550
74 GT 380
79 RD 400 Daytona Special
72 Honda CL 175
74 Honda QA 50
Tampa FL
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Re: Coming back to life?
09 Aug 2009 04:13
Welcome Richellist1! Sweet...an early numbered Z1...you have a treasure...if you ever get tired of that scooter, you'll have no trouble finding a new home for her. 
Michael
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