1966 Kawasaki A1 Samurai restoration project

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1966 Kawasaki A1 Samurai restoration project

06 Jul 2009 11:07
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So I bought myself a hobby. This bike needs some serious TLC, and I plan to give it just that. I know it is going to be near impossible to find all the parts I will need, but I have already managed to track down a few things already. Here's a pic from today. It's still in the back of the truck, and it's a crappy cell pic, but you can get the idea. I will post more pics when I track down my digital camera I misplaced!

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1966 A1 Samurai (Restoration Project)

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Re: 1966 Kawasaki A1 Samurai restoration project

06 Jul 2009 11:08
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cool! B)
Still recovering,some days are better than others.

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Re: 1966 Kawasaki A1 Samurai restoration project

06 Jul 2009 11:11
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That goes a step beyond cool, right to F'N A!!!!! Nice find!
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Re: 1966 Kawasaki A1 Samurai restoration project

06 Jul 2009 11:14
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That bike is worth its weight in gold over here, I've only ever seen one in 35 years.:woohoo:
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Re: 1966 Kawasaki A1 Samurai restoration project

06 Jul 2009 11:15
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SPARKY47 wrote:
That bike is worth its weight in gold over here, I've only ever seen one in 35 years.:woohoo:

Well good....that let's me know where to list it for sale once I restore it to make the most money. IF I ever decide to sell it (probably not)! LOL!
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1980 KZ250 LTD (traded, but still missed)
1982 KZ750 E3 (Cafe Project) (Dyna-S, Dyna Coils, V&H 4-1, K&N Pods, 6 Sigma Jet Kit, Acewell Computer, Woodcraft Clip-ons, Custom Rewire)
1966 A1 Samurai (Restoration Project)

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Re: 1966 Kawasaki A1 Samurai restoration project

06 Jul 2009 11:17
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Way cool...been thinking about acquiring a Samurai also...maybe tbe scrambler type...
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Re: 1966 Kawasaki A1 Samurai restoration project

06 Jul 2009 11:27
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Most of them mated with oak trees here. I think they came as a bit of a shock after pre war tech 4 stroke thumpers and other such "classic" crap.:woohoo:
I had the following model, the S1 250 triple, but the twin was wilder.
The twin was the one with the rotary inlet valve gubbins I think.
Not sure...memory going:blink:
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Re: 1966 Kawasaki A1 Samurai restoration project

06 Jul 2009 11:29
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Yes, the A1's have rotary valves!
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Re: 1966 Kawasaki A1 Samurai restoration project

06 Jul 2009 14:44
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Here are some pics of the 66 A1 next to my 82 kz750 E3

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1980 KZ250 LTD (traded, but still missed)
1982 KZ750 E3 (Cafe Project) (Dyna-S, Dyna Coils, V&H 4-1, K&N Pods, 6 Sigma Jet Kit, Acewell Computer, Woodcraft Clip-ons, Custom Rewire)
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06 Jul 2009 14:45
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1980 KZ250 LTD (traded, but still missed)
1982 KZ750 E3 (Cafe Project) (Dyna-S, Dyna Coils, V&H 4-1, K&N Pods, 6 Sigma Jet Kit, Acewell Computer, Woodcraft Clip-ons, Custom Rewire)
1966 A1 Samurai (Restoration Project)

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06 Jul 2009 14:46
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1980 KZ250 LTD (traded, but still missed)
1982 KZ750 E3 (Cafe Project) (Dyna-S, Dyna Coils, V&H 4-1, K&N Pods, 6 Sigma Jet Kit, Acewell Computer, Woodcraft Clip-ons, Custom Rewire)
1966 A1 Samurai (Restoration Project)

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06 Jul 2009 14:46
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1980 KZ250 LTD (traded, but still missed)
1982 KZ750 E3 (Cafe Project) (Dyna-S, Dyna Coils, V&H 4-1, K&N Pods, 6 Sigma Jet Kit, Acewell Computer, Woodcraft Clip-ons, Custom Rewire)
1966 A1 Samurai (Restoration Project)

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