First z1 900

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First z1 900

16 Nov 2010 17:25 - 16 Nov 2010 17:29
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Hi guys,I've already got too many projects but I came across a z1 900 built 4-73,wrong color and missing the right exhuast and grab handle but it runs,it even came with a "nice" Vetter fairing and King/Queen seat,those won't be going back on after the resto! Look forward to any help along the way but I have to finish a Kh400 triple first this winter.
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Re: First z1 900

16 Nov 2010 17:37
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looks pretty darn nice!!!!!!!!!!! look forward seeing up dated pics...

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Re: First z1 900

16 Nov 2010 18:15
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Wow, that bike looks nice. What does it need to run? Are you plan on doing a correct restoration, or fixing it to ride?
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Re: First z1 900

16 Nov 2010 19:09
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Thanks,I'm going to restore it as close to original as possible but may change the bars to a lower set.Can't decide on paint color yet,orange/brown or green/yellow,first owner painted it black,second owner painted it red.

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Re: First z1 900

16 Nov 2010 20:43
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hey chris check out z1 enterprises they are selling complete correct repop body work already painted correctly for the year. for a decent price cheaper than stripping and fix stock stuff plus the tank won't have any rust inside.
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Re: First z1 900

16 Nov 2010 23:34
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That bodywork looks great but is the tank correct for a 73? That's the first thing I checked when buying this one,then the guages then the serial#'s. I have a great painter,he did an amazing job on the parts for my Kh400 triple,and he paints all the stripes on as well.
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Re: First z1 900

17 Nov 2010 01:52
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Nice paint work mate,love the color.
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Re: First z1 900

17 Nov 2010 02:08
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Heck of a find! If you are set on a painter, then you can get a match to the paint from www.paintworkz.com or he will paint it for you. Ralph, the owner, is a stand-up fellow. :)
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Re: First z1 900

17 Nov 2010 02:35
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nice bike ...good score...great 400 triple body set too....
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Re: First z1 900

17 Nov 2010 03:01
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nice score. the bike looks like it was loved.is that a challenger that pretty green tank is on?you must be a mopar guy.

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Re: First z1 900

17 Nov 2010 07:45
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From the picture the tank looks to be the correct small badge tank for a 73 Z1.

Nice find and love the triple paintwork

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