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Just got 50 years younger lately !!
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22 Nov 2024 14:26 - Yesterday 09:34 #906303
by Kaw-boy 900
Just got 50 years younger lately !! was created by Kaw-boy 900
I got my first bike at 16 years old!!
A Kawa triple 250 1973, then a 500 H1, LTD 1000, Ninja 1000K, ZX-12 R.... Then, I had a terrible crash at Deal Gap. I got back on track with a Ducati 1098 and still have a HD Softail 09 and now my KZ900 !!!!
I was a mechanic when the 900 Z1 came out and I had the honor of preparing a brand new 1974. I made a road test (30 mile) to insure that she was running good I wanted to buy that bike but I could'nt afford it at 19 yo.
I searched for a long time to find one in good condition or to do a restoration. I found some but I was disappointed to see the years that had tarnished my dream.
Finaly, thank God! I saw an add for a green KZ900 76 with the mention show room condition. It was love at first sight and after a road test I made an offer that was accepted:)
This bike is amazing... completely restored. $10 K was spent just for the engine that was totaly rebuilted.
You almost need sunglasse to look at it. It has brand new pipe and chrome parts and covers polished.
The speedo indicates 8000 mile but surely not the original.
A Kawa triple 250 1973, then a 500 H1, LTD 1000, Ninja 1000K, ZX-12 R.... Then, I had a terrible crash at Deal Gap. I got back on track with a Ducati 1098 and still have a HD Softail 09 and now my KZ900 !!!!
I was a mechanic when the 900 Z1 came out and I had the honor of preparing a brand new 1974. I made a road test (30 mile) to insure that she was running good I wanted to buy that bike but I could'nt afford it at 19 yo.
I searched for a long time to find one in good condition or to do a restoration. I found some but I was disappointed to see the years that had tarnished my dream.
Finaly, thank God! I saw an add for a green KZ900 76 with the mention show room condition. It was love at first sight and after a road test I made an offer that was accepted:)
This bike is amazing... completely restored. $10 K was spent just for the engine that was totaly rebuilted.
You almost need sunglasse to look at it. It has brand new pipe and chrome parts and covers polished.
The speedo indicates 8000 mile but surely not the original.
Last edit: Yesterday 09:34 by Kaw-boy 900.
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Yesterday 06:13 #906318
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Original owner 78 1000 LTD
Mr Turbo Race Kit, MTC 1075 Turbo pistons by PitStop Performance , Falicon Ultra Lite Super Crank, APE everything. Les Holt @ PDM's Billet Goodies . Frame by Chuck Kurzawa @ Logghe Chassis . Deep sump 5qt oil pan. RIP Bill Hahn
Replied by Street Fighter LTD on topic Just got 50 years younger lately !!
Welcome to KZRider
Beautiful bike
Nice job
Dave
Beautiful bike
Nice job
Dave
Original owner 78 1000 LTD
Mr Turbo Race Kit, MTC 1075 Turbo pistons by PitStop Performance , Falicon Ultra Lite Super Crank, APE everything. Les Holt @ PDM's Billet Goodies . Frame by Chuck Kurzawa @ Logghe Chassis . Deep sump 5qt oil pan. RIP Bill Hahn
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Yesterday 09:46 #906328
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Nice, Very Nice 76!!
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Yesterday 12:35 #906336
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Welcome from the UK, bike is stunning
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Yesterday 13:21 #906338
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Michael
Victoria, Texas
1982 GPz750
1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A
Replied by Mcdroid on topic Just got 50 years younger lately !!
Nice find...others have said it, but very nice!
Michael
Victoria, Texas
1982 GPz750
1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A
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Today 17:16 #906356
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Scotty
1974 Z1A
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welded Z1 crank
Andrews 1X Cams
Delkevic 4 into 1
Superbike bars
530 conversion
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Scotty
1974 Z1A
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welded Z1 crank
Andrews 1X Cams
Delkevic 4 into 1
Superbike bars
530 conversion
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Today 05:40 #906370
by slmjim+Z1BEBE
A biker looks at your engine and chrome.
A Rider looks at your odometer and tags.
1973 ('72 builds) Z1 x2
1974 Z1-A x2
1975 Z1-B x2
1993 CB 750 Nighthawk x2
2009 ST1300A
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Replied by slmjim+Z1BEBE on topic Just got 50 years younger lately !!
Nice bike! Welcome to our little interwebs corner of Motorcycle Madness.
Good Ridin'
slmjim & Z1BEBE
Good Ridin'
slmjim & Z1BEBE
A biker looks at your engine and chrome.
A Rider looks at your odometer and tags.
1973 ('72 builds) Z1 x2
1974 Z1-A x2
1975 Z1-B x2
1993 CB 750 Nighthawk x2
2009 ST1300A
www.kawasaki-z-classik.com
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Today 14:57 #906375
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Very nice example of the 76 Kz900. I have sold two of that exact model but probably should have kept them
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