Whereabouts did my Z900 come from?

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11 Nov 2019 13:55 #813873 by bigclive
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Recently bought a Z900 A4 (love it!). The DVLA say it was first registered June 1997, the seller said it was imported from the USA. The spec on the bike is totally UK/European so it must have come from somewhere other than the USA. How can I find out where it was first registered back in 1976? Really keen to assemble a full history of this iconic bike! Thanks for any assistance..

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11 Nov 2019 14:16 #813875 by Scirocco
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UK/European models has the Frame # on the right Hand side of the steering neck, US models Frame# like my bike are on the left side of the steering neck. I had to pay 20 Euro extra for the exception approval for the Registration in Germany in the mid 90th.
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11 Nov 2019 14:37 - 11 Nov 2019 14:39 #813876 by Warren3200gt
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Lets see a picture of it. What is the frame and engine number?It could easily be a US bike restored to UK spec. Many are.


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12 Nov 2019 03:22 #813885 by bigclive
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Thanks for the speedy response guys. Still need to do some research but the info you've given will help.

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12 Nov 2019 03:27 #813886 by bigclive
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I'll get round to photos Warren3200gt but couple of things I've already noticed which aren't US spec: twin front discs, seat strap, longer rear mudguard, and European headlight (with "city light"). I realise some of these could be easily converted but changing the wiring for the headlight seems a little far-fetched. Bear in mind I'm brand new to older bikes so some of the restoration practices may well take me by surprise!

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12 Nov 2019 04:56 #813891 by davido
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Try these people;
z1ownersclub.co.uk/

www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/594313-csr1000-project-build
CB550 (1978)
CB500/4 (1972)*
KZ1000CSR (1981)
XT 600E (1999)
TDM900 (2003)
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12 Nov 2019 09:24 - 12 Nov 2019 09:50 #813912 by Warren3200gt
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Posted this on the z1oc forum for you. Awaiting a response.

There's a new member having issues registering. He believes it is due to a gmail email address. Is this correct?
member is known as "Bigclive" on the KZ rider site and would like to join us.He is in the UK. He has apparently emailed the club and paid his dues to be a PUM but has had no response or ability to register? anyone know about this issue? or able to sort it for him?

Response from admin

It's the Gmail addy.
Site treats it as spam I think.

Clive do you have access to another email you could use?


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13 Nov 2019 05:52 #813936 by Warren3200gt
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Clive you have mail.


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13 Nov 2019 09:27 #813945 by Warren3200gt
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Clive, you have been registered. May take an hour or so before the database catches up. Try logining in. If you have any further issues let me know


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