Z1 period chopper

I made a couple mentions of this in my searches for parts and info, and had a couple requests for pics, so here it is.

The run-down is this;
By the numbers she's a '76-'77 KZ900 engine in a Smith Bros & Fetro frame, fully chromed, with what I think is an Amen springer +20 length. Current rolling stock is 16 rear with Z1 drum, 18 spool front. Corbin Gentry Raider seat, cut and recovered at some point in the past, Gary Littlejohn "K" model prism tank, 6-bend bars on 8" risers. Also have a Mastercraft "69" taillight and dual rectangle headlights.

The engine is getting a Henry Abe 1000 kit, Norris cams, ARD magneto, and Solex-Mikuni 2bbl carbs. All the covers are chrome, including the oil pan and the oil cooler.

Just a kid trying to keep the old stuff alive and on the road.

Now that looks like it would be hard to ride. Love the king and queen.

Way cool bro.......

Very Nice!
Definitely Different.. ...HOWEVER as someone who "Lived in the 60's/70's" this brings back a lot of memories. :woohoo:
From what my old eyes see......thats definitely a "Hard tail" frame right? :huh:
I would probably still ride one of those if it was a soft tail.frame...my old bones wouldnt appreciate a hard tail frame. ...LOL
Seriously....please keep posting pictures as you progress!! Cant wait to see the finished bike!
Regards
TennesseeZ Ed

I weathered that time when everyone had to have a chopper or a van :dry: ......non handling issues and braking issues were common along with "roids" from the hard tail..... looks like your seat has plenty of cush, should help :huh: .....not my thing, but still a cool build..... :S good luck
:woohoo: glad to see a youngster keeping it alive

cool build keep us posted,

leon

that's gonna be a cool ride. ive had a couple of ridged bikes in my day. practically identical except Harley motor....STRICTLY easy cruising only for me back then..i watched my pickled step dad go and take off one night do 2 big circles in the middle of west broad street and drop it :sick: there hard enough to bring out of a slow turn sober..lol
i grew up on the hilltop ...id be willing to bet if you need anything for that build the big bike shop on w,broad can dig ya up parts he always had a bunch of old school on hand..im subscribing to this thread .keep the pics coming

Bro that bike is way cool that is going to be my next project after the car tire street bike is done, I love metric choppers , anybody have any basket case for sale

absolutely terrifing to ride fast :woohoo:

Love it !!! Very Cool those 70`s chops and a part of our motorcycling heritage Looking forward to the rebuild :evil:

Doing a mild gasket match/port job on the head right now, and trying to get the cases ready for paint.

Also just scored a set of Invader mags on the 'bay so those will get the tires swapped and go on as soon as they get here.

Invader mags wear the shit ..still are fetching a pretty Penney today..should look good on it

i've got an old pair of invaders and they are freakin heavy :pinch: .
hard to beat the cool factor tho,

leon