Just got 50 years younger lately !!
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Just got 50 years younger lately !!
22 Nov 2024 14:26 - 23 Nov 2024 09:34
I got my first bike at 16 years old!!
A Kawa triple 250 1973, then a 500 H1, LTD 1000, Ninja 1000K, ZX-12 R.... Then, I had a terrible crash at Deal Gap. I got back on track with a Ducati 1098 and still have a HD Softail 09 and now
my KZ900 !!!!
I was a mechanic when the 900 Z1 came out and I had the honor of preparing a brand new 1974. I made a road test (30 mile) to insure that she was running good I wanted to buy that bike but I could'nt afford it at 19 yo.
I searched for a long time to find one in good condition or to do a restoration. I found some but I was disappointed to see the years that had tarnished my dream.
Finaly, thank God! I saw an add for a green KZ900 76 with the mention show room condition. It was love at first sight and after a road test I made an offer that was accepted:)
This bike is amazing... completely restored. $10 K was spent just for the engine that was totaly rebuilted.
You almost need sunglasse to look at it. It has brand new pipe and chrome parts and covers polished.
The speedo indicates 8000 mile but surely not the original.
A Kawa triple 250 1973, then a 500 H1, LTD 1000, Ninja 1000K, ZX-12 R.... Then, I had a terrible crash at Deal Gap. I got back on track with a Ducati 1098 and still have a HD Softail 09 and now
my KZ900 !!!!I was a mechanic when the 900 Z1 came out and I had the honor of preparing a brand new 1974. I made a road test (30 mile) to insure that she was running good
I wanted to buy that bike but I could'nt afford it at 19 yo.I searched for a long time to find one in good condition or to do a restoration. I found some but I was disappointed to see the years that had tarnished my dream.
Finaly, thank God! I saw an add for a green KZ900 76 with the mention show room condition. It was love at first sight and after a road test I made an offer that was accepted:)
This bike is amazing... completely restored. $10 K was spent just for the engine that was totaly rebuilted.
You almost need sunglasse to look at it. It has brand new pipe and chrome parts and covers polished.
The speedo indicates 8000 mile but surely not the original.
Kawasaki:
S1 250 triple 1973
H1, 500 triple 1975
LTD 1000, 1982
Ninja 1000R 1987
Ninja ZX12R 2006
KZ900 1976.
Yamaha RD 350 1973
Ducati 1098 2007
Harley Softail 2009 For sale !
Mechanic at:
Daytona Motor Montreal.
Kawasaki Center.
Pont Viau Motorcycle.
Chabot Marine & Sport.
Honbec Mtl.
S1 250 triple 1973
H1, 500 triple 1975
LTD 1000, 1982
Ninja 1000R 1987
Ninja ZX12R 2006
KZ900 1976.
Yamaha RD 350 1973
Ducati 1098 2007
Harley Softail 2009 For sale !
Mechanic at:
Daytona Motor Montreal.
Kawasaki Center.
Pont Viau Motorcycle.
Chabot Marine & Sport.
Honbec Mtl.
Last edit: 23 Nov 2024 09:34 by Kaw-boy 900.
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Re: Just got 50 years younger lately !!
23 Nov 2024 12:35
Welcome from the UK, bike is stunning
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Re: Just got 50 years younger lately !!
23 Nov 2024 17:16
Nice nice nice!
In my opinion, the Z1's and KZ900's are the coolest older motorcycles.
In my opinion, the Z1's and KZ900's are the coolest older motorcycles.
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