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02 Sep 2012 05:34 #546161
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First let me start with the fact that i actually don't own a Z-bike yet...but...next weekend i will be the hopefully proud owner of a '83 Z1000r with 32000km on the clock.
It's in need of a nearly full restoration so it will be a nice and fun winther project.
I thought i might as well join the club to see what i was getting myself into
A few of the peoble i ride with have Zeds, but i gather the more info, the better.
I always wanted a Z1000, but when i first bought a bike, i went for the "new with no worries" version, so i bought a '04 ZRX1200S which i still use and abuse.
It's not finally decided whether it will be a classic resto, or there will be an amount of costum on the bike.That decision will probably change a fair amount of times during this winther...
I'm looking forward to your company and the many hours of looking, deciding and reading about this bike.
BTW - i live in Denmark, so spelling and the use of certain frases will probably be not all mint but i hope that you will excuse me...
It's in need of a nearly full restoration so it will be a nice and fun winther project.
I thought i might as well join the club to see what i was getting myself into
A few of the peoble i ride with have Zeds, but i gather the more info, the better.
I always wanted a Z1000, but when i first bought a bike, i went for the "new with no worries" version, so i bought a '04 ZRX1200S which i still use and abuse.
It's not finally decided whether it will be a classic resto, or there will be an amount of costum on the bike.That decision will probably change a fair amount of times during this winther...
I'm looking forward to your company and the many hours of looking, deciding and reading about this bike.
BTW - i live in Denmark, so spelling and the use of certain frases will probably be not all mint but i hope that you will excuse me...
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02 Sep 2012 12:52 #546195
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Welcome to z-jungle! 
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03 Sep 2012 05:09 #546335
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Replied by kwaksbass on topic New on the site - Hello everyone.
Thanks for the nice welcome 
Next few days it will be decided which bike to buy. I have two to choose from:
Bike 1: Z1000r with 32000Km on clock, all original with minor dents on tank...general used look from +30years on paint, engine and frame but otherwise ok. (org. Kerker)
Bike 2: Z1000r with 52000Km on clock. Olihns rearshocks, RAASK (thingy where you put feet on), V/H 4-1 exaust and a mild tuned engine(camshaft). Also used look, same year...'83
My reasoning: To go with the most original bike as that would not have been tampered with, also less km, so probably no need to open engine if it runs ok..alas - "only" take bike apart, clean, paint, new lines etc, but no enginework...Although i like taking thing apart - if it ain't broke...
decisions, decisions...
Cheers, and have a nice day
Next few days it will be decided which bike to buy. I have two to choose from:
Bike 1: Z1000r with 32000Km on clock, all original with minor dents on tank...general used look from +30years on paint, engine and frame but otherwise ok. (org. Kerker)
Bike 2: Z1000r with 52000Km on clock. Olihns rearshocks, RAASK (thingy where you put feet on), V/H 4-1 exaust and a mild tuned engine(camshaft). Also used look, same year...'83
My reasoning: To go with the most original bike as that would not have been tampered with, also less km, so probably no need to open engine if it runs ok..alas - "only" take bike apart, clean, paint, new lines etc, but no enginework...Although i like taking thing apart - if it ain't broke...
decisions, decisions...
Cheers, and have a nice day
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03 Sep 2012 15:19 #546408
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Nates vintage bike axiom: Riding is the reward for time spent wrenching.
Murphys corollary: Wrenching is the result of time spent riding.
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Welcome!
As I recall OnkelB is a member from Denmark as well.
As I recall OnkelB is a member from Denmark as well.
Nate
Nates vintage bike axiom: Riding is the reward for time spent wrenching.
Murphys corollary: Wrenching is the result of time spent riding.
1979 KZ650 (Complete!)
1979 KZ650 SR (Sold!)
1979 KL250 (For sale)
1994 Bayou 400 (four wheel peel
)
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