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$570 - 1974 Kawasaki Z1 900
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I just picked up my first Kawasaki.
74 Z1.
I bought it off a neighbor for $570.
It has a clear title and hasn't run for about 15 years.
Under 10K miles on it.
Compression is pretty decent.
Spent about a month tuning it and now it's running awesome.
List of stuff I've done so far:
- tires
- carbs
- full tune up
- clubman bars
- dyna s ignition
- new seat cover
- other little cosmetic shit
- kz750 front shorty fender
- cleaned inside of tank
- new cables
The guy that had it before me put Borrani aluminum wheels on it and aftermarket cross-drilled rotors which is pretty cool. Some wonky 4-1 exhaust, but it's decent I guess.
Not bad for $500 huh.
Hope to find some good resources on this site.
-Ed
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Welcome aboard!
The Kaw List:
Current: 79 KZ1000 A3 MKII, 78 KZ1000 A2, 78 KZ1000 Z1-R, 78 KZ650 SR, 80 KE175
Former: 03 KLX400SR, 99 ZRX1000, 82 KZ750 LTD, 80 KZ1000 A4 MKII, 80 KZ1000 LTD, 78 KZ1000 A2, 74 H-2 750 Triple, 78 KL250
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The Kaw List:
Current: 79 KZ1000 A3 MKII, 78 KZ1000 A2, 78 KZ1000 Z1-R, 78 KZ650 SR, 80 KE175
Former: 03 KLX400SR, 99 ZRX1000, 82 KZ750 LTD, 80 KZ1000 A4 MKII, 80 KZ1000 LTD, 78 KZ1000 A2, 74 H-2 750 Triple, 78 KL250
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wireman wrote: How would you like to double your investment? :woohoo:
Welcome to z-jungle!
I'll go triple! :woohoo:
The Kaw List:
Current: 79 KZ1000 A3 MKII, 78 KZ1000 A2, 78 KZ1000 Z1-R, 78 KZ650 SR, 80 KE175
Former: 03 KLX400SR, 99 ZRX1000, 82 KZ750 LTD, 80 KZ1000 A4 MKII, 80 KZ1000 LTD, 78 KZ1000 A2, 74 H-2 750 Triple, 78 KL250
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Good score there, 79MkII
1977 KZ650B1
1980 F1 engine
B1 3-phase alternator
B1 Points ignition
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Put some superbike, euro style, Z1R bars on it!
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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clubmans are the way to do it!
I'm tryin to get down in those turns!
I have 3 bikes:
- 74 honda cb450
- 79 honda cb650
- z1
...and they all have clubmans. I wouldn't want it any other way.
I tried superbike bars for a couple weeks and I wasn't happy with the feel or the look.
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Meet my little friend/secret weapon! :woohoo:
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