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15 Apr 2016 17:31 - 15 Apr 2016 19:30 #721141
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1982 Kawasaki Eddie Lawson S1 (1136cc race replica clone.)
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Hey Gang,
Well I now I'm at the party but a little late. ...Like 10 years late it seems.
But I'm here now so all is good I think.
I'm 50 now and spent my early days ripping around the foothills and Calgary roads pretending I was Kenny Roberts.
Did a bit of 350 production racing back then. And loads of "sporting rides" as Sunday practice
Roads were not busy then and perfect for learning in the 80's in Calgary.
I have been lusting after a big muscle bound superbike ever since I sold my wicked fast Spencer replica to a guy from the US about 16 years ago. (see pic)
Well after many months of searching I finally have what I've always wanted. A nice clean Kawasaki GPZ/ELR clone
And the owner has done a stand up job of building it.
Anyway I need riding gear now I guess, So maybe you guys can give advice there.
Last time I rode it was all ratty one piece moto gp style leathers.
I'll post this in another location though.
Here's a few pics of my good old days, LOL:
Nice to be here and thanks for having me.
Well I now I'm at the party but a little late. ...Like 10 years late it seems.
But I'm here now so all is good I think.
I'm 50 now and spent my early days ripping around the foothills and Calgary roads pretending I was Kenny Roberts.
Did a bit of 350 production racing back then. And loads of "sporting rides" as Sunday practice
Roads were not busy then and perfect for learning in the 80's in Calgary.
I have been lusting after a big muscle bound superbike ever since I sold my wicked fast Spencer replica to a guy from the US about 16 years ago. (see pic)
Well after many months of searching I finally have what I've always wanted. A nice clean Kawasaki GPZ/ELR clone
And the owner has done a stand up job of building it.
Anyway I need riding gear now I guess, So maybe you guys can give advice there.
Last time I rode it was all ratty one piece moto gp style leathers.
I'll post this in another location though.
Here's a few pics of my good old days, LOL:
Nice to be here and thanks for having me.
1982 Kawasaki Eddie Lawson S1 (1136cc race replica clone.)
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15 Apr 2016 17:38 #721143
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1982 KZ1000 LTD parts donor
1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough
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Welcome to the asylum :silly:
Sunshine in BC? I thought it was not allowed
Sunshine in BC? I thought it was not allowed
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15 Apr 2016 17:43 - 15 Apr 2016 17:44 #721145
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1982 Kawasaki Eddie Lawson S1 (1136cc race replica clone.)
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LOL, Ya, we get the warmer weather a little quicker than the rest of Canada it seems.
Shorts and a T shirt today
Shorts and a T shirt today
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15 Apr 2016 17:50 #721148
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Welcome.
Steve
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15 Apr 2016 19:47 #721159
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Beautiful British Columbia!
Welcome!
Post pics of your ELR!
Welcome!
Post pics of your ELR!
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16 Apr 2016 04:57 #721176
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Michael
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1982 GPz750
1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A
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Welcome Coast Steve...welcome to KZR
Michael
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16 Apr 2016 07:55 #721199
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1980 LTD 1000..,1976 LTD 900, have the 1000&900 now. the rest are previous= 1978 KZ 650 B.., 1980 Yamaha XT 500..,1978 Yamaha DT 400.., 1977 Yamaha yz 80..,Honda trail ct 70.., Honda QA 50...5-1/2 hp brigs & straton CAT chopper mini bike...3-1/2 hp mini bike (WHEN GAS WAS ABOUT 45 CENTS A GALLON)!!!!
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Welcome aboard !!, I see you found your riding gear,
Shorts and a T shirt today :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Shorts and a T shirt today :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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1980 LTD 1000..,1976 LTD 900, have the 1000&900 now. the rest are previous= 1978 KZ 650 B.., 1980 Yamaha XT 500..,1978 Yamaha DT 400.., 1977 Yamaha yz 80..,Honda trail ct 70.., Honda QA 50...5-1/2 hp brigs & straton CAT chopper mini bike...3-1/2 hp mini bike (WHEN GAS WAS ABOUT 45 CENTS A GALLON)!!!!
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16 Apr 2016 15:32 #721267
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1982 Kawasaki Eddie Lawson S1 (1136cc race replica clone.)
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Here's my new baby.
I thank Paul the owner and builder for giving up this nicely done replica bike.
He has really put his heart into this build. And I feel he has done all the right things.
We spent a long and careful exchange of info over a couple of months and with getting to know each other a bit until we felt comfortable to do a deal together we were both happy with.
I know just how he feels though seeing it leave as well. I've built many projects over the years and after some time, I seem to get into something else and keep the challenge moving along with something totally different.
I thank Paul the owner and builder for giving up this nicely done replica bike.
He has really put his heart into this build. And I feel he has done all the right things.
We spent a long and careful exchange of info over a couple of months and with getting to know each other a bit until we felt comfortable to do a deal together we were both happy with.
I know just how he feels though seeing it leave as well. I've built many projects over the years and after some time, I seem to get into something else and keep the challenge moving along with something totally different.
1982 Kawasaki Eddie Lawson S1 (1136cc race replica clone.)
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16 Apr 2016 15:50 #721276
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1980 LTD 1000..,1976 LTD 900, have the 1000&900 now. the rest are previous= 1978 KZ 650 B.., 1980 Yamaha XT 500..,1978 Yamaha DT 400.., 1977 Yamaha yz 80..,Honda trail ct 70.., Honda QA 50...5-1/2 hp brigs & straton CAT chopper mini bike...3-1/2 hp mini bike (WHEN GAS WAS ABOUT 45 CENTS A GALLON)!!!!
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It's a beautiful thing, & it looks like Paul didn't take any shortcuts,
Congrats on your new pride & joy,
Pete
Congrats on your new pride & joy,
Pete
1980 LTD 1000..,1976 LTD 900, have the 1000&900 now. the rest are previous= 1978 KZ 650 B.., 1980 Yamaha XT 500..,1978 Yamaha DT 400.., 1977 Yamaha yz 80..,Honda trail ct 70.., Honda QA 50...5-1/2 hp brigs & straton CAT chopper mini bike...3-1/2 hp mini bike (WHEN GAS WAS ABOUT 45 CENTS A GALLON)!!!!
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16 Apr 2016 16:36 #721285
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1982 KZ1000 LTD parts donor
1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough
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That is a really nice hot rod.
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16 Apr 2016 16:49 #721288
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1982 Kawasaki Eddie Lawson S1 (1136cc race replica clone.)
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Yea he did a wicked job and spent real money doing it.
I'll make a few changes and additions but nothing big. First thing I need to do is to pay for it :whistle:
I'll make a few changes and additions but nothing big. First thing I need to do is to pay for it :whistle:
1982 Kawasaki Eddie Lawson S1 (1136cc race replica clone.)
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Current project 76 KZ900 (This was a Vetter model)
76 KZ900
81 XJ550H SECA (Current Project)
82 XJ550R SECA
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86 FJ1200
74 Z1900
72 CB450
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Wow! Stunning!
Current project 76 KZ900 (This was a Vetter model)
76 KZ900
81 XJ550H SECA (Current Project)
82 XJ550R SECA
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