Bosozoku Z sighting

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10 Oct 2021 13:08 - 10 Oct 2021 13:08 #856505 by ghostdive

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Driving through MSU campus I noticed a weird shape - then it rode past and I had to follow him. Can't say for sure if it's a Z1 or an early 1000 (not my area of expertise) but it was really a treat to see something like this in person - perks of having so many international students in the area, I suppose.

Probably not to the taste of most members here but I've always had a fascination with this sort of thing. It sounded great, looks like a Delkevic pipe, but the idle was really high - wish I could have talked to the guy, maybe he'd have let me work on it

1982 KZ750 Spectre - 6 speed swap, BS34s, 18" rear wheel

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Those Doe-Hawks really go!

10 Oct 2021 13:33 #856507 by DOHC

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The bosozoku style is definitely very unique and cool.

Looks like a Specter sticker on the back.
www.redbubble.com/i/poster/BOSOZOKU-JAPA...esign/28618727.LVTDI

'78 Z1-R in blue , '78 Z1-R in black, '78 Z1-R in pieces
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10 Oct 2021 14:01 - 10 Oct 2021 14:02 #856509 by gazzz

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Can't say for sure if it's a Z1 or an early 1000

First thought was it's Kawasaki Zephyr 550 (pre 1993 model). But since Bosozoku is a Japanese invention, I guessed it may be the Kawasaki Zephyr 400. This also explains high idle, 1200-1300rpm is a book specs for Zephyr 550. Looks like my guess was right.

www.wolfreignmotors.com/jdm-vehicles/199...-zr400-bosozoku-bike

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10 Oct 2021 14:02 #856510 by Move0ver

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Thats amazing.

A bosozoku bike is on my list of things to have..
I got myself a specter shirt already

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10 Oct 2021 16:09 #856512 by ghostdive

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How about that! Thanks for the clarification, it just looked "older" to me.

1982 KZ750 Spectre - 6 speed swap, BS34s, 18" rear wheel

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10 Oct 2021 16:15 #856513 by Ojisan rider

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You got to be kidding me, right. Seen enough of those funny Japanese trend coming here. Not sure about you guy in 48 states, but right here where I live, the funny Japanese auto trend from 80's are coming back. That Boso-Zoku style are from 80's as well and continue to this day. Missing are: Long azz exhaust pipe that looks like small chimney, front cowl that looking upwards, Godfather air horn, yada yada yada..........................

I'm planning to go to Japan as soon as this COVID thing relaxes. Anybody want that seat or the cowl? Mind you, they're expensive.................

82' KZ750-R1 cafe racer style. Clip-on, Rear set, Fork-Brace, Mikuni Flat-slide (forgot the size), Kerker.
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11 Oct 2021 00:50 #856525 by kzstreetfighter71

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Well if ye all feel like ordering a Bōsōzoku 3 step seat for an "out of print" bike...here you go.
（株）オオカワシート (@ohkawa.seat) • Instagram photos and videos

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11 Oct 2021 05:56 #856529 by Street Fighter LTD

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I think it might of been invented here . Ask Capitan America , Billy, and Jack Have a great day Dave

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