Six Kawasaki Z2 and Mecum auction

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Six Kawasaki Z2 and Mecum auction

21 Jan 2025 09:33
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There are six Z2 at the Mecum auction January 30
1973, 1974, 1975 (2), 1976(2)
Last year a Z2 sold for $85k then canceled due to restamped vin numbers
Seems strange so many, I will be surprised in any reach $85k
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Re: Six Kawasaki Z2 and Mecum auction

21 Jan 2025 10:32
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I'm sure that won't happen again 
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Re: Six Kawasaki Z2 and Mecum auction

21 Jan 2025 14:15
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The Z2 sellers are probably selling because they saw that price last year.  One of those six is an early 1973 version.  I looked at it...I think it has a different brake MC.
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Re: Six Kawasaki Z2 and Mecum auction

23 Jan 2025 08:49
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January 30, 2025
www.mecum.com/lots/1137453
Z2F-01161 Z2E-01144

 

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Re: Six Kawasaki Z2 and Mecum auction

23 Jan 2025 08:56 - 23 Jan 2025 08:58
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73z1 wrote:
January 30, 2025
www.mecum.com/lots/1137453
Z2F-01161 Z2E-01144

 
Wrong rear rim and carbs. Drums Don't have MC's
Z1b1000 1975 Z1b
kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/598262-kz-...-will-it-live#672882
kzrider.com/forum/2-engine/597654-poser?start=240#704229
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Re: Six Kawasaki Z2 and Mecum auction

23 Jan 2025 12:36
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There are a number of nit-picky issues with all the motorcycles shown (Z2's)...but if they are sold as 'as is' then I can't whine. I suspect that the 'errors' we observe are due to the paucity of information available on just what constitutes a restored Z2/Z2A/Z750-RS. This may apply to current owners and/or the venue at which they are being sold at. For example, the 1976 Z750 is actually a 1977 year model and the 1974 Z2A is actually a 1975 year model. This data comes from John Brookes' Z2 internet site (now defunct).
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Re: Six Kawasaki Z2 and Mecum auction

23 Jan 2025 15:59
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SWest wrote:
73z1 wrote:
January 30, 2025
www.mecum.com/lots/1137453
Z2F-01161 Z2E-01144

 
Wrong rear rim and carbs. Drums Don't have MC's


Also wrong front wheel, missing airbox, wrong seat, and so on.......
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Re: Six Kawasaki Z2 and Mecum auction

23 Jan 2025 17:35
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If they all resemble this one then no way will they get close to the 85K. The one shown is clearly not intended to be original.
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Re: Six Kawasaki Z2 and Mecum auction

24 Jan 2025 03:44
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January 30, 2025
www.mecum.com/lots/1137454
Z2F-10195 Z2E-010341

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Re: Six Kawasaki Z2 and Mecum auction

24 Jan 2025 04:43
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Well 73Z1, getting closer to original but.. Wrong 28mm Z1 carbs, aftermarket gauges/switchblocks/seat/turn signals/etc etc etc. 

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Re: Six Kawasaki Z2 and Mecum auction

24 Jan 2025 05:02
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Well Asphalt, I'll try to do better, it is 2025 after all ...
More tomorrow ...
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Re: Six Kawasaki Z2 and Mecum auction

24 Jan 2025 05:47
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I can't blame the messenger so it won't go on Your permanent record, ha. Note the difference of correct VM26SC while they emphasized the incorrect VM28SC's for no real reason? And what a correct switch set should resemble    .  

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