Rickman from OZ

Hi guys this looks like the place for my Rickman pics.This is what it looked like until about a year ago.

It has been like this since the late 80's,I ve owned this bike since about 82 .
So it was time for a bit of resurection with plenty of polishing ,cleaning etc,I also put in new forkseals,caliper seals wheel bearings etc.

Fitted an APE clutch pac,took the sump off for a good cleanas the bike hadnt been started in nearly 18 years and more polishing,the frame still has the original nickel on it and polishes up a treat.

Along the way there where a few headaches like trying to find a front master cylinder rebuild kit(Lockeed),I ended up with a cheap aftermarket M Cylinder but it was for a single disc setup so I swapped it for the one I had on my Guzzi that came off an FJ1100 yammy and doesnt look out of place,on one of the first rides I lost the top stearing head nut but ended up finding a replacement at work that will do for now.

about a year ago after being off the road for 18 years,new battery fresh fuel and oil and away she went all be it a little smokey,I guess its testament to how well theses bikes are egineered.

and how she looks today with a much nicer seat on it.

Very nice work. Roy

Looks like a sweet bike.I'm working on one too,but I have more questions than answers.I think mine has the original triple clamps,but I believe the forks and wheels are off of a '78 Kawi.The loop under the seat was removed,and the tubes that support the the passenger pegs are gone.I suspect it may have been prepped as a racer,which is fine as that is what I'm doing(AHRMA and our vintage series here in Canada,VRRA).Mine has a different lower shock mount which no one has seen before.I've checked at Mid-Ohio,Daytona and different web sites with no luck.Instead of a "U" mount it has a thick blade with two holes about 3 1/2" apart to give more of a laydown position as a second choice.I just wondered if you've seen one like this? The last one is me at Daytona last month on my '75 Z1.Cheers.Jerry

Welcome guys.
Nice Rickmans.
There are more Rickman pix and owners in this post:
www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/vintage...man-kawasaki-z1.html