$570 - 1974 Kawasaki Z1 900

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$570 - 1974 Kawasaki Z1 900

24 Jul 2012 15:16
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Hey guys.

I just picked up my first Kawasaki.
74 Z1.
I bought it off a neighbor for $570.
It has a clear title and hasn't run for about 15 years.
Under 10K miles on it.
Compression is pretty decent.

Spent about a month tuning it and now it's running awesome.

List of stuff I've done so far:
- tires
- carbs
- full tune up
- clubman bars
- dyna s ignition
- new seat cover
- other little cosmetic shit
- kz750 front shorty fender
- cleaned inside of tank
- new cables

The guy that had it before me put Borrani aluminum wheels on it and aftermarket cross-drilled rotors which is pretty cool. Some wonky 4-1 exhaust, but it's decent I guess.

Not bad for $500 huh.

Hope to find some good resources on this site.

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Re: $570 - 1974 Kawasaki Z1 900

24 Jul 2012 15:19 - 24 Jul 2012 15:26
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Wow,that's awesome. These are going for big money these days. Looks nice!

Welcome aboard!
The Kaw List:
Current: 79 KZ1000 A3 MKII, 78 KZ1000 A2, 78 KZ1000 Z1-R, 78 KZ650 SR, 80 KE175
Former: 03 KLX400SR, 99 ZRX1000, 82 KZ750 LTD, 80 KZ1000 A4 MKII, 80 KZ1000 LTD, 78 KZ1000 A2, 74 H-2 750 Triple, 78 KL250
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Re: $570 - 1974 Kawasaki Z1 900

24 Jul 2012 15:23 - 24 Jul 2012 15:28
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Here are the pictures....just hit "insert" after loading them.

BEFORE:


AFTER:
The Kaw List:
Current: 79 KZ1000 A3 MKII, 78 KZ1000 A2, 78 KZ1000 Z1-R, 78 KZ650 SR, 80 KE175
Former: 03 KLX400SR, 99 ZRX1000, 82 KZ750 LTD, 80 KZ1000 A4 MKII, 80 KZ1000 LTD, 78 KZ1000 A2, 74 H-2 750 Triple, 78 KL250

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Re: $570 - 1974 Kawasaki Z1 900

24 Jul 2012 15:27
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How would you like to double your investment? :woohoo:
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Re: $570 - 1974 Kawasaki Z1 900

24 Jul 2012 15:28
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Re: $570 - 1974 Kawasaki Z1 900

24 Jul 2012 15:29 - 24 Jul 2012 15:30
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wireman wrote: How would you like to double your investment? :woohoo:
Welcome to z-jungle! B)

I'll go triple! :woohoo: ;)
The Kaw List:
Current: 79 KZ1000 A3 MKII, 78 KZ1000 A2, 78 KZ1000 Z1-R, 78 KZ650 SR, 80 KE175
Former: 03 KLX400SR, 99 ZRX1000, 82 KZ750 LTD, 80 KZ1000 A4 MKII, 80 KZ1000 LTD, 78 KZ1000 A2, 74 H-2 750 Triple, 78 KL250
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Re: $570 - 1974 Kawasaki Z1 900

24 Jul 2012 15:31
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I had a triple once,it scared me.Ill stick with turbos! :woohoo:
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Re: $570 - 1974 Kawasaki Z1 900

24 Jul 2012 15:41
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LOL @ wireman.

Good score there, 79MkII :)
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1980 F1 engine
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Re: $570 - 1974 Kawasaki Z1 900

24 Jul 2012 15:43
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What's with the clubman bars?????? It's not a ninja
Put some superbike, euro style, Z1R bars on it!
Livin in "CheektaVegas, NY
Went thru 25 of these in 40 yrs.
I SOLD OUT! THE KAW BARN IS EMPTY.
More room for The Old Girl, Harley 75 FLH Electra Glide,
Old faithful! Points ign. Bendix Orig. carb.
Starts everytime!
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Re: $570 - 1974 Kawasaki Z1 900

24 Jul 2012 15:49
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clubmans are the way to do it!
I'm tryin to get down in those turns!

I have 3 bikes:
- 74 honda cb450
- 79 honda cb650
- z1

...and they all have clubmans. I wouldn't want it any other way.
I tried superbike bars for a couple weeks and I wasn't happy with the feel or the look.

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Re: $570 - 1974 Kawasaki Z1 900

24 Jul 2012 15:56
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Meet my little friend/secret weapon! :woohoo:
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Re: $570 - 1974 Kawasaki Z1 900

24 Jul 2012 15:57
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Those are 75z1 colors you sure its a 74? anyhow nice score
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