OK! Anyone? Ever see this one?

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OK! Anyone? Ever see this one?

04 Jun 2024 05:35
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1st time I've seen this Kawasaki Z1/KZ based  2 wheeled Dragster. 
No other info?
I'd try it out!

Marty in Buffalo
 
Livin in "CheektaVegas, NY
Went thru 25 of these in 40 yrs.
I SOLD OUT! THE KAW BARN IS EMPTY.
More room for The Old Girl, Harley 75 FLH Electra Glide,
Old faithful! Points ign. Bendix Orig. carb.
Starts everytime!

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Re: OK! Anyone? Ever see this one?

04 Jun 2024 12:17 - 04 Jun 2024 12:21
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Well now, that looks scary as he!! Hate for that front tire to get pushed backwards... and how would you bail, in case of?

In the snow? ...I'll pass!

Interesting recumbent MC...

EDIT:  found somethings...
theaccelerationarchive.co.uk/steve/woollatt_01.html
heartofachampion.ca/portfolio-items/pat-linda-neal/
 
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79' KZ650-D2 [fsm] (Max)
83' KZ750-F1 LTD [clymers] (Kay)
82' KZ1100-D1 Specter (another project)
78' KZ650-B2a (J&H, A Project)
91' KZ1000-P (P = parts)
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Re: OK! Anyone? Ever see this one?

04 Jun 2024 12:20
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Where are the foot pegs??
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: OK! Anyone? Ever see this one?

04 Jun 2024 12:50
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Wow! Took a page from Top Fuel.
Michael
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Re: OK! Anyone? Ever see this one?

05 Jun 2024 09:43 - 05 Jun 2024 09:59
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Should have use a 10" wide tire so the outrigger wheels were not required. Looks like a fairly stock engine so probably not enough HP to turn a tire that big.

Years ago the NHRA was looking to make a affordable 1/2 scale dragster class using motorcycle engines similar to the JR dragster class only faster to entice the youngsters to stay in the sport. I thought I had pictures but I looked and could not find them. They were using 4 wheels instead of two but full on Pro Stock motorcycle engines. They were around for several years but I am not sure if its that popular. If I remember correctly they ran 1/8th around 7 sec @ +110MPH.

Sandy Kosman was initially involved if I recall correctly, I think they called it JR Comp.



 
1978 KZ650B2 w 1197cc Z1 engine
1977 KZ650B1 w 750cc Spectre engine
1979 KZ650C3 w 831cc Hot Rod engine
1978 KZ650C2 w 762cc DFI project
1977 KZ650C1 stock restoration project
1978 KZ650B2 modified project
1978 KZ650B2 Injected Drag 831cc
1980 Z1 Custom Frame Drag 1327cc
1981 Z50R Honda tow bike
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Re: OK! Anyone? Ever see this one?

15 Jul 2024 22:23
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What seems to strike my attention is not seeing any steering bars at all.
. That would mean you just lean to steer or stay straight !

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Re: OK! Anyone? Ever see this one?

16 Jul 2024 01:26
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What seems to strike my attention is not seeing any steering bars at all.
. That would mean you just lean to steer or stay straight !
Hard to tell from the pics but it looks like the alloy subframe at the front extends back on the left to connect to some sort of steering (looks like there is a damper at that point also) 

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