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I hit 130 on the z1 tonight
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74 Z1a 900 (Apart and making it better than ever)
77 Kz 650b (Threw a rod, going to sandwich in a 900 or 1000 motor)
76 Kz 400d
05 ninja zx-636
81 Kz 750 Ltd
Darien, Illinois
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We got home and she said that she just wanted to hear what it sounded like being passed by the bike full throttle, that's why she waved me by.
She also said that she's happy I didn't get a sportbike because in her words, "It doesn't sound like an angry bumblebee, and I don't look like an idiot sitting on the back of it".
+1 for the old muscle bikes.
+1 for having a wife that encourages and enjoys actively participating in motorcycling.
1979 Kawasaki KZ1000 LTD
The only thing better than the sound of a carburettor opening is the sound of 4 carburettors opening simultaneously!
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KZ750R1 + 1991 ZR750 = KZR750R1
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1982 KZ1100 A2
1982 1100 SPECTRE
1982 1100 SPECTRE
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Kawasaki Z1
Years produced: 1973-75
Total production: 85,000 (est.)
Claimed power: 82hp @ 8,500rpm (factory)
Top speed: 120mph (period test)
Engine type: 903cc air-cooled, in-line four-cylinder
Weight (wet): 246kg (542lb)
Price Then: $1,895
Price Now: $1,700 to $8,500
MPG: 43 (average)
KZ900LTD, KZ750LTD, KZ650, 72'Triumph Trident
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Of the Moon,
Down the Valley of the Shadow,
Ride, boldly ride,"
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"If you seek for Eldorado!"
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I take it you guys are not talking about stock Z1's especially doing 130 two up.
Kawasaki Z1
Years produced: 1973-75
Total production: 85,000 (est.)
Claimed power: 82hp @ 8,500rpm (factory)
Top speed: 120mph (period test)
Engine type: 903cc air-cooled, in-line four-cylinder
Weight (wet): 246kg (542lb)
Price Then: $1,895
Price Now: $1,700 to $8,500
MPG: 43 (average)
My first thought was, "GXSR speedo must be a bit off."
My second thought was, "Even if the speedo's off some, that 30+ yr-old bike still has some juice in it".
'76 KZ900 LTD (Blaze)
'96 Voyager XII (Dark Star)
'79 KZ650 Cafe Project (Dirty Kurt)
Greensboro, NC
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74 Z1a 900 (Apart and making it better than ever)
77 Kz 650b (Threw a rod, going to sandwich in a 900 or 1000 motor)
76 Kz 400d
05 ninja zx-636
81 Kz 750 Ltd
Darien, Illinois
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Really my top speed to date is around 110mph ~ 175km/hr.
1978 B2
My KZ 1000ST ~ 190kmph - then it gets scary. 600 lb bike going that fast has to be respected.
Funny thing is, i think both bikes have some more top end left, more than I can handle.......if it was 1978 maybe i would be a little more confident.
Rockin\' a KZ650B2 since 2007 and a KZ 1000E since 2008
1978 KZ650B
1979 KZ1000ST
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I can do 100mph on my KZ650 when ever I want, I usually slow down after that because I do not want to go to jail.
Really my top speed to date is around 110mph ~ 175km/hr.
1978 B2
I STRONGLY suggest you have a Police Officer ( who you are friends with ) check your speed with his radar/laser.
Not that I'm doubting your veracity, just your speedometer readings.
Back in my youth ( about the time you were born ) I used to drag race, and my Yoshi built Kawasaki's speedo never agreed with the track speed.
Then a few years ago a State Police Officer that I'm friends with, used his laser on me and my Z1.
At 60 mph on my speedo, his said 54 mph, @ 110 mph on mine, his showed 92 mph.
I just figure now-a-days I won't be getting a speeding ticket unless I REALLY deserve it:P
1974 900 Z1 modified to look like a LTD , some engine mods. But I still have all the original parts.
1977 1000 project bike
1972 H1 project bike
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1982 KZ1100 A2
1982 1100 SPECTRE
1982 1100 SPECTRE
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FWIW, my 78 KZ650 is doing 47 when it reads 55!
I did the "ton" on my old Triumph SpeedTwin many years ago. Now I respect my lack of invincibility!:dry:
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I think that, if your speedo "indicates" 100, well, that's close enough!
'76 KZ900 LTD (Blaze)
'96 Voyager XII (Dark Star)
'79 KZ650 Cafe Project (Dirty Kurt)
Greensboro, NC
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