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My Z1 - Tezza_imp - 12-12-2014
Just finished a complete resto of my Z1 purchased new in 1973. It was nice to get back on and ride it but it's just not the same as I remembered it. I think I have been spoilt by my CB1100.
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RE: My Z1 - Stratman_imp - 12-12-2014
Absolutely gorgeous. Truly one of the best looking bikes of all time. You have got yourself a real classic there. Enjoy
RE: My Z1 - emptysea - 12-12-2014
Very pretty. Nice work.
RE: My Z1 - the Ferret - 12-12-2014
wow..very very nice!
Yea sometimes in our memories things are better than they actually were. At least compared to what we have now.
RE: My Z1 - redbirds_imp - 12-13-2014
Lovely restoration of an all time favorite. Those of us old enough remember the sensation created when Kawasaki introduced this bike. Back then there were some who thought it far too powerful for a street legal bike. My, how things change.
RE: My Z1 - JustJohn_imp - 12-13-2014
Stunning...just stunning. Any before or during resto pics? How long? Worse parts to source? Beautiful job and attention to detail.
RE: My Z1 - ClassicVW_imp - 12-13-2014
Wow what a fantastic job!
We all have mostly positive, fond memories of our older rides, and when we get the chance to revisit them nowadays, it brings us back to the new reality that the modern rides are better.
Redbirds, When I had the CB360 and 550Four in the 70s, I remember that if a new rider came into a Honda dealer asking about the CB750s, the dealer would actually talk a newbie out of considering one, and steer them to something smaller. "Too large and powerful" and " You need some experience first to ride something like that." they would say.
Business ethics are a thing of the past. I bet not one word of caution would be said if a skinny 17 yr old walked into a dealer today and said " I want that Goldwing."
My Z1 - Elipten_imp - 12-13-2014
Ethics are rapidly decreasing in all facets of our society and will continue to get worse as the U.S. economy declines.
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RE: My Z1 - Mike Bee_imp - 12-13-2014
Wow, what a beauty! That brings back memories. My late brother, Doug bought a 1973 Z1 identical to yours. He made a label and stuck it on top of the tail light - it said "Un Honda". It had an automatic drive chain oiler that could make a mess out of the rear wheel if not kept clean. These bikes created quite a stir in the motorcycling community when they came on the market. It was by far the fastest bike you could buy then. Claims of 83 hp and speeds of 130mph were considered staggering. I never saw him get a wheelie out of it, but burning rubber was easy. Guys on their Honda CB750's didn't have chance. I remember a ride with him in Molalla (Oregon) and stopping to talk with a local cop. We were talking about how fast the Z1's were and someone asked him what he would do if Doug just opened her up and left the cop in the dust. He "dutifully" replied that he would have to shoot him, as there was no way his patrol car could catch up! He was kidding us of course. It's hard to believe that bike is 41 years old. Enjoy it for what it is - a modern classic!
~ The Bee
RE: My Z1 - Tezza_imp - 12-13-2014
I should have taken some pics before I started tearing it down. Since I have owned the bike since new it was basically all there with the exception of the exhaust.(we all pulled the original pipes and installed 4 into 1). Paint and gauge faces had faded, lots of surface rust on the chrome and all the rubber bits had perished. Webike in Japan and Z1 parts supplied all the bits for the restoration but the paint and the pipes were the most expensive at $3k total. I think the whole restoration owes me about $6.5k.If I can keep it looking pristine it probably isn't a bad investment. Sad that I left it sitting in the shed for 20 odd years but now it will get ridden regularly on club runs. the CB1100 will still be my regular ride in between the Honda Benly, Suzuki t500 and the DS6 yammie. Maybe one day I might put that 73 XLCH Harley together.