Early z1 on ebay Z1F-00015

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Early z1 on ebay Z1F-00015

10 Apr 2025 04:49 - 10 Apr 2025 04:50
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The early bikes were given or sold at deep discounts to journalists and others associated with the z1 program.
Do not have the list, would be interesting to know who it was.
Unlikely to sell.
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Re: Early z1 on ebay Z1F-00015

10 Apr 2025 05:20
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Pricey. IOHO it would have to be a pristine & exactly correct museum piece in every possible detail to justify that price.  Will be interesting to watch.

Wonder if price is firm...? 
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What seller claims are the OEM head & carbs look correct.  Carbs are ribless & vacuum ports have been modded with the kit to do away with the goofy spring thingys.  Otherwise, insufficient data on details.


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Re: Early z1 on ebay Z1F-00015

10 Apr 2025 05:20
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Noticed that earlier this morning, hefty price. Looks like he has a whole shed of stuff. Funny, read the Description! Wife wants new shoes but he doesn't really want to sell, ha. Looks like H2-H1 Triple Calipers on it?? Wonder if that is how they came out, borrowed parts from the 72 H2?

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Re: Early z1 on ebay Z1F-00015

10 Apr 2025 05:43
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73z1 wrote:
The early bikes were given or sold at deep discounts to journalists and others associated with the z1 program.
Do not have the list, would be interesting to know who it was.
Unlikely to sell.
ebay.com/itm/135687072832
Do you think he is just "going through the motions" to appease his wife ? surely can't be serious at that price ?
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Re: Early z1 on ebay Z1F-00015

10 Apr 2025 06:04 - 10 Apr 2025 06:06
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Wrong front brakes, damaged wrong year tank, damaged seat, head and carbs swapped back and forth, mileage not listed.  A decent older Z1 but obviously well used and put away wet.  And frame number matches engine number exactly?  He doesn't want to sell it and he won't be disappointed !   IMO, if it runs good it's a $5000 daily rider at best, early numbers and all.  I'd keep it and ride it.
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Re: Early z1 on ebay Z1F-00015

10 Apr 2025 06:17
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It's obvious he don't want to sell. 79k would put alot of nice kz's in my tiny shed.
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Re: Early z1 on ebay Z1F-00015

10 Apr 2025 06:51
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Too many to fit. Kind of like the 30 college students crammed in a VW beetle.
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Re: Early z1 on ebay Z1F-00015

10 Apr 2025 08:29
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>>>> And frame number matches engine number exactly?
The first 100 bikes frame and engine numbers match.

In June  2020 CB750-1000028 (28th sandcast) sold for $46k
If Z1F-00015 was restored it could sell in that range.
 
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Re: Early z1 on ebay Z1F-00015

10 Apr 2025 08:48
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The guy sounds interesting to say the least

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Re: Early z1 on ebay Z1F-00015

10 Apr 2025 14:03 - 10 Apr 2025 14:04
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Whoever buys is is buying the serial numbers.  The bike needs a lot more work to be completely restored.  Some photos of the gauges/dash and under the seat would have been nice.  Can't tell if the gauges or seat are original.  Tywraps on the handlebars are pretty bush league.

Edited to add....how would one arrive at a weird price like that?  Why not just $80k?
I have several restored bikes along with a 2006 Goldwing with a sidecar. My wife has a 2019 Suzuki DR 650 for on and off road.
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Re: Early z1 on ebay Z1F-00015

10 Apr 2025 15:09 - 10 Apr 2025 15:15
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Thanks, 73z1.  I think I read somewhere that the numbers didn't quite match from the beginning due to some development engines that didn't make it into frames.  Don't know how accurate that was, but it made sense.
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Re: Early z1 on ebay Z1F-00015

10 Apr 2025 23:51
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I guess in the classic vehicle world especially, things are worth "what somebody is willing to pay" and any kind of "price guide" is purely based on previous sales. I think though in many cases guys look at sales of the "best of the best" and use that as a guide for significantly inferior vehicles.
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