Z900RS Dyno run

[Guth_imp]

The guys who created the custom bike for the Walking Dead series thought a fake kick starter would be a good idea.

When I first saw it, it was obvious that it started out as a last gen CB750 Nighthawk (which never had a kick starter). I did a double-take when I saw that kickstarter. Turns out there's nothing but air behind it. It sure adds to the retro look, doesn't it?

Hmmm, I dunno. That looks to be a rare and highly sought after OEM nutcracker hopper. While nut scrambles never really took off, I've heard that back in the early 70s they were quite popular in some parts of the county such as out here in Oregon where they would set up demanding courses amongst the hazelnut groves or down in Texas where pecan groves ruled the day. If a competitor's bike broke down mid-race, or if a rider got lost (or at times simply hungry) the nutcracker hopper could take a little bit of the sting out of a day gone bad. Here's a little-known fact about nut scrambles: the event gained it's name not from the bounty found within the groves of nut bearing trees, but rather from a comment a spectator made early on which many overheard and started repeating: "Man, those guys are nuts!"

On second thought, taking a closer look I think you're right, maybe that is intended to be a fake kick starter. Never mind all that stuff above. I guess I still need to get out for a ride soon. Sorry fellas.