KZR's Bikes of the Month for 2024

Oh the horror

  • SWest
  • Topic Author
  • Offline
  • Sustaining Member
  • 10 22 2014
More
03 Sep 2017 15:26 #770258 by SWest
The following user(s) said Thank You: !Seymore, Olajoe, Setton, genxrider

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • SWest
  • Topic Author
  • Offline
  • Sustaining Member
  • 10 22 2014
More
03 Sep 2017 15:47 #770261 by SWest

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
03 Sep 2017 21:04 - 03 Sep 2017 21:07 #770288 by daveo
Replied by daveo on topic Oh the horror
It is difficult if not impossible to improve original Japanese design. This is especially true with a vintage Kawasaki motorcycle.
I prefer the sleeper appearance, while concentrating on subtle but effective performance and handling enhancements.

;)

1982 KZ1100-A2

Last edit: 03 Sep 2017 21:07 by daveo.
The following user(s) said Thank You: SWest, genxrider

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
04 Sep 2017 08:37 #770312 by Hyde_me
Replied by Hyde_me on topic Oh the horror
We have developed speed, but we have shut ourselves in. Machinery that
gives abundance has left us in want. Our knowledge has made us cynical; our cleverness,
hard and unkind. We think too much and feel too little. More than machinery we need
humanity. More than cleverness, we need kindness and gentleness. O'Lord not another Bobber......:laugh:

Attachments:

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • SWest
  • Topic Author
  • Offline
  • Sustaining Member
  • 10 22 2014
More
04 Sep 2017 08:40 #770313 by SWest

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
04 Sep 2017 21:10 - 04 Sep 2017 21:12 #770361 by old_kaw
Replied by old_kaw on topic Oh the horror
I actually had someone try to trade me this cobbled up CUSTOM kaw 440, for a Running, titled 1981 Harley Davidson sporty I was advertising on CL for $1800.00 a few years ago.. (or he was willing to sell outright for $3500.00 cash). I blasted him pretty hard for the notion, and asked him what's with that fkin lever cobble welded onto the shifter lever?? . lol


1981 Kawasaki Kz1000K1
Located in the Saint Louis, Missouri Area.
Attachments:
Last edit: 04 Sep 2017 21:12 by old_kaw.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • SWest
  • Topic Author
  • Offline
  • Sustaining Member
  • 10 22 2014
More
05 Sep 2017 07:25 #770378 by SWest
Replied by SWest on topic Oh the horror
See it all the time. They find a nice bike for $1000-1500, hack it up and want $3500 for something that's not even safe or legal.
Steve
.
Attachments:

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
05 Sep 2017 08:18 - 05 Sep 2017 08:32 #770380 by Tyler
Replied by Tyler on topic Oh the horror
I agree, but my problem isn't with café racers or Bobbers. Its the poor execution that bothers me.

Here is an absolutely beautiful KZ650....







That is really well done, and the builder didn't leave the frame geometry alone. That is stretched in the back but it was done properly. There was attention to detail, and function. That bike will handle properly, has good brakes, and is very pretty. Well done I would say.

But then there are bikes like these...




I have no words for that abomination.

If I knew what I was doing all the time life wouldn't be any fun.

'80 KZ650 E 700cc, dyna ignition and coils, frame up restoration, daily driver
'81 KZ1300 A3 full restoration, custom big bore pistons, 1400cc 6 cylinder super bike
"77 KZ650 B1 - Barn Find, work in progeress
"74 Yamaha DT 400 Enduro
Last edit: 05 Sep 2017 08:32 by Tyler.
The following user(s) said Thank You: SWest

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
09 Sep 2017 14:50 #770649 by old_kaw
Replied by old_kaw on topic Oh the horror

daveo wrote: It is difficult if not impossible to improve original Japanese design. This is especially true with a vintage Kawasaki motorcycle.
I prefer the sleeper appearance, while concentrating on subtle but effective performance and handling enhancements.

;)


SOoooo true Daveo! My bike is almost 100% stock.. Quiet and docile.. UNTIL I crank it.. It revs all the way to red line without missing a beat.Every bit of my rated hp is available and there, and all the way LIVE. :-)
I pull up next to other bikes at the red lights, and the loud and slow bikers usually act like I done something to them.. Well.... I'm fixin to fo sho

. lol

1981 Kawasaki Kz1000K1
Located in the Saint Louis, Missouri Area.
Attachments:

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
10 Sep 2017 15:03 #770693 by Kapahulu
Replied by Kapahulu on topic Oh the horror
The KZ650 above is a nice one. Generally, like Daveo said a sleeper bike is cooler IMO. Nearly all of my bikes have original paint schemes or close to it.

In that "Top 5 Bike Donors" video the guy gets to the GS550 and then he says.. "or is it a 1000?". He's putting himself out there as an expert. As soon as I look at the bike I can tell what it is because of the body panels, paint scheme and seat. And I'm not claiming to be an expert.

1978 KZ1000, 1976 KZ900, 1975 H2, 1973 H1, 1973 H2, 1978 RD400, 1977 RD400, 1974 RD350
2strokeworld.com

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • SWest
  • Topic Author
  • Offline
  • Sustaining Member
  • 10 22 2014
More
02 Jun 2018 06:38 #784511 by SWest
Attachments:

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • SWest
  • Topic Author
  • Offline
  • Sustaining Member
  • 10 22 2014
More
05 Jun 2018 18:04 #784681 by SWest

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Powered by Kunena Forum

If you like KZR Please consider making a donation. Thank you.

KZRider is free, but not without cost.

Please consider chipping in a few bucks to help cover the cost of running the KZR servers.