Teaser pics of next project Name that bike

Here is a pic of my next project. This came home with me in the back of my truck. Sadly, it isn't mine...yet. :evil: A friend I've known from back in the old neighborhood asked me to help him out with his bike.
Just going to do some basic maintenance and some cosmetic work for now. If things pan out, it will be a total resto maybe next year or so.

Red 78 Z1r with a cal fab swing arm?

Winner, winner. Chicken dinner. :woohoo:
Digging the rear sets too. This bike handles well.

The engine covers gave it away as a 78,frame gave it away as a Z1R :laugh:

Fine Z1R, with cool swingarm and footpegs ( sports-style)...i like it !!!
Congrat`s!! ..have you pictures from the complete bike?

i have the same swingarm on my bike, what size rear tire are you running?

Bike has a 130/80-18 Avon rear. To tell you the truth, your bike looks great just like it is. All of it is designed around those rim/tire sizes and the frame/suspension geometry. When you start changing one thing, other areas of the bike will need to be addressed to work with the changes. Me personally, I'd leave well enough alone. That bike is FINE! You want a bike with a big tire, get a zzr or a ZRX :evil:

I just found this pic. Oh well, here's another teaser pic. I haven't done much work on it. Have the seat in the upholstery shop now.
Restored the gauges, rebuilt the forks, new ceramic on the exhaust. Straightened out some wiring gremlins.
Getting near time to ride.

dang how have i missed this thread until now :ohmy: ?


real nice lookin ol' survivor there k.c.

keep us posted sir.

leon

Leon, what's up bro? I don't know how you missed this thread. But I am reluctant to say that I just returned this bike to the owner today. Didn't do a lot to it. Did some dash/gauge cluster resto work. Wiring gremlin work. re-coated the header and slicked out the canister. Rebuilt the forks Nd did some general maintenance. This bike has a close ratio tranny, with a set of Andrews(I believe)cams, 29 smoothies and the Kerker K Series pipe. Runs well!


That is a Ti Ceramic coating on the header. Looks killer. My photos did NOT come out well in that light. Sorry, but I was in a rush to get it back to him before he went to work this morning.

Some day I'm gonna be able to say, Hey, look at my new Z1-R. He's not ready to sell, but it's mine when he does let her go.

killer bike...looks good red

lot to like there

really nice period modded z1r.

i'm not much of a "red" guy but that sure looks good.

i can't wait until you add it to your hoard,er um i mean collection !!!!!!!!!

leon