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z1000j3
z1000j3
this is my toy ive had since new in 83, I added the extras in the first couple of years, it had been stood since 1993 till 2009, so just done the head 3 years ago and a 1075 kit last winter. she goes like stink and I shouldn't be riding her like that lol, but its so addictive
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and she's done 53000 miles
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Nice, looks like it could still be 1983
In 1983 I had a TS50
In 1983 I had a TS50
An expanding collection of parts pretending to be a Z1100R and a Yamaha FZ750
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That looks nice.
I only started biking in 81, so I have more affection for these models that the Z1s etc from the 70s.
Nice to see a full length rear mudguard too!
I only started biking in 81, so I have more affection for these models that the Z1s etc from the 70s.
Nice to see a full length rear mudguard too!
2006 ZRX1200R
1982 Z400J project
ex owner of Z1100R
GXI 2752 are you out there?
1982 Z400J project
ex owner of Z1100R
GXI 2752 are you out there?
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Nice job
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thanks guys, pleased you'se like, she still gets the looks when I park her up. But never let her out of my sight. she handles well too. the only embarrassing thing is it runs on 600 diversion tyres which do my street cred no good at all lol
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Really nice,
Love the paint
Love the paint
Past 5 Years
1974 UK Z1a, Candy Tone Brown/Orange
1976 KZ900a4, Diamond Dark Green
1978 KZ1000a2, Luminous Green
1976 KZ1000a1, Red
1972 GT750J, Candy Lavender
1974 UK Z1a, Candy Tone Brown/Orange
1976 KZ900a4, Diamond Dark Green
1978 KZ1000a2, Luminous Green
1976 KZ1000a1, Red
1972 GT750J, Candy Lavender
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Just for my curiosity, how much did it cost in 1983?
An expanding collection of parts pretending to be a Z1100R and a Yamaha FZ750
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Very nice, great looking bike,
I have one the same but in black and gold, and just like you I bought it new in 1983. The J3 was the only model J to have the Z on the sidepanel in red, hence where my username comes from. Mine was £2499 from the Shrewsbury Kawasaki Centre for the record.
I have one the same but in black and gold, and just like you I bought it new in 1983. The J3 was the only model J to have the Z on the sidepanel in red, hence where my username comes from. Mine was £2499 from the Shrewsbury Kawasaki Centre for the record.
Eight valve grunt.
Remember, growing old is inevitable, growing up is optional.
Z1000J3, RD350(1973), RD250E, TZR250 2MA YPVS
Remember, growing old is inevitable, growing up is optional.
Z1000J3, RD350(1973), RD250E, TZR250 2MA YPVS
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From memory, my wage in 1983 was about £2500 p.a.
An expanding collection of parts pretending to be a Z1100R and a Yamaha FZ750
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She's a beauty, nicely done.
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she cost me 2300 in july 83, I'm planning to get her repainted this winter but its finding someone who can guarantee the same colour match, I have a brand new tail unit in the box as a match. since the pics were done I had the fairing done to see if a guy could math it.
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front mudguard and fairing painted to try and match
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