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1966 Kawasaki A1 Samurai restoration project 06 Jul 2009 14:47 #304824

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In the garage together

Southern Maryland, USA

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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Last but not least, the gas tank of the A1. Someone had customized the paint to incluce a naked woman and the words "Do it on a bike!" I have edited the photo in the hopes of not offending anyone.

Southern Maryland, USA

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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1966 Kawasaki A1 Samurai restoration project 06 Jul 2009 14:59 #304828

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I'm not certain, but I think that sort of editing might offend me :-) I'd take a tshirt repro of that tank STAT.

Excellent project - can't wait to see what comes of it.
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1966 Kawasaki A1 Samurai restoration project 06 Jul 2009 15:04 #304832

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Strizzzo wrote:

I'm not certain, but I think that sort of editing might offend me :-) I'd take a tshirt repro of that tank STAT.

Excellent project - can't wait to see what comes of it.


LOL! Well, I edited it because I didn't want to offend anyone, nor did I want to be asked to not post here anymore.

As far as what will come of the project, I am HOPING to restore to original. Parts are going to be hard to come by, so I will either have to have parts fabbed, or embellish a little and stray a bit from the original.
Southern Maryland, USA

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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Z1 (need I...

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1966 Kawasaki A1 Samurai restoration project 06 Jul 2009 15:05 #304834

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Shoot! I missed a pic!

Southern Maryland, USA

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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Z1 (need I...
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1966 Kawasaki A1 Samurai restoration project 06 Jul 2009 15:17 #304836

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It looks like it's in incredibly good shape for how old it is. At least from the pictures.
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1966 Kawasaki A1 Samurai restoration project 06 Jul 2009 15:19 #304838

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Man that looks like a fun little bike. B)
73 Kawasaki Z1
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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tachrev wrote:

It looks like it's in incredibly good shape for how old it is. At least from the pictures.


It isn't in bad shape at all, though it does look a bit better in the photos than in person. There is less wear, rust, and damage than you would expect for a 43 year old motorcycle, so I'm guessing that it probably sat for quite some time! It does turn over with some effort, but I think the batt is discharged/old and there are some minor issues with the engine too. I will get this bad boy back up and running like new eventually though!
Southern Maryland, USA

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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KZ1000 P (For a "touring" bike)
Z1 (need I...

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1966 Kawasaki A1 Samurai restoration project 06 Jul 2009 15:21 #304841

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tachrev wrote:

It looks like it's in incredibly good shape for how old it is. At least from the pictures.


It isn't in bad shape at all, though it does look a bit better in the photos than in person. There is less wear, rust, and damage than you would expect for a 43 year old motorcycle, so I'm guessing that it probably sat for quite some time! It does turn over with some effort, but I think the batt is discharged/old and there are some minor issues with the engine too. I will get this bad boy back up and running like new eventually though!


I was actually shocked at how clean, rust free and shiny the forks and wheel chrome is though!!!!
Southern Maryland, USA

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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KZ1000 P (For a "touring" bike)
Z1 (need I...

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1966 Kawasaki A1 Samurai restoration project 06 Jul 2009 18:10 #304886

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SWEETNESS! Way B) ...

She does look good in the images....
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1966 Kawasaki A1 Samurai restoration project 21 Jul 2009 11:53 #308434

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Hey OMR look a Kawi with a better pair of headlights on it than yours!! HA!:woohoo: Too bad the owner won't show offf that work of art. Can't be any worse the front of a B-25...

Anyways nice find!B)
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1966 Kawasaki A1 Samurai restoration project 21 Jul 2009 14:48 #308461

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Tyler wrote:

Hey OMR look a Kawi with a better pair of headlights on it than yours!! HA!:woohoo: Too bad the owner won't show offf that work of art. Can't be any worse the front of a B-25...

Anyways nice find!B)


LOL! Well, I don't want to get in any trouble on this forum, especially since I would be lost on some things without you guys. I will be posting it on my new website www.mykaws.com (just a site to post my projects for people to see...something else to waste my time with basically!)when I have a chance to update the page for the A1
Southern Maryland, USA

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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Z1 (need I...

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