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The 'marmite' z900

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The 'marmite' z900

#1 PostAuthor: Ultim8pc » Tue Mar 10, 2020 4:44 pm

Well, I just picked this up in the USA.
The price was right and I think it has potential. Seller says it's had a ground up rebuild and the top end done.
I think it could be made into a nice(r) non-standard z900 without spending huge money..
What do you guys think?

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Re: The 'marmite' z900

#2 PostAuthor: rickm » Tue Mar 10, 2020 5:20 pm

In general I don't mind a bit of black/white contrast on a bike... but that's pretty horrible as it stands !
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Re: The 'marmite' z900

#3 PostAuthor: Julian_Boolean » Tue Mar 10, 2020 5:21 pm

Change the handlebars
Rear sets
Set of black 17" rims laced onto the existing hubs
Second disc
Decent calipers
Braced swingarm
Loose the fork gaiters
Job Done

I like how it looks
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Re: The 'marmite' z900

#4 PostAuthor: ADRIAN H » Tue Mar 10, 2020 9:04 pm

I’d strip down to nothing and paint the frame a different colour.
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Re: The 'marmite' z900

#5 PostAuthor: zeddie » Tue Mar 10, 2020 11:10 pm

Its still a Z900, you can always change what you dont like.

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Re: The 'marmite' z900

#6 PostAuthor: Pigford » Wed Mar 11, 2020 6:43 am

SO that's how you make the mighty ZED look like a 125 :blah
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Re: The 'marmite' z900

#7 PostAuthor: Ultim8pc » Wed Mar 11, 2020 1:27 pm

ADRIAN H wrote:I’d strip down to nothing and paint the frame a different colour.

That's my thoughts..
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#8 PostAuthor: Julian_Boolean » Wed Mar 11, 2020 4:40 pm

ADRIAN H wrote:I’d strip down to nothing and paint the frame a different colour.


Yeah, I suppose purple metal flake would look okay.
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Re: The 'marmite' z900

#9 PostAuthor: sanderz » Wed Mar 11, 2020 5:09 pm

Definitely loads of potential there for making into a crackin' Zed.
Ride it as for now if its good to go (if and when we get a 'dry spell')
You can make small changes 'as and when' during the year.
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Re: The 'marmite' z900

#10 PostAuthor: ADRIAN H » Wed Mar 11, 2020 5:24 pm

Julian_Boolean wrote:
ADRIAN H wrote:I’d strip down to nothing and paint the frame a different colour.


Yeah, I suppose purple metal flake would look okay.


If it was Deep Purple I’d agree.
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#11 PostAuthor: Philippe » Thu Mar 12, 2020 5:35 am

Yes, a Deep Purple frame and bodywork with golden pinstripes and gold plated parts would look absolutely great! So seventies!
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Re: The 'marmite' z900

#12 PostAuthor: chrisNI » Thu Mar 12, 2020 5:51 pm

ADRIAN H wrote:I’d strip down to nothing and paint the frame a different colour.


Likewise - paint the frame black lose the gaiters and the painted fork legs. Red Japanese flag on the tank. Job done.

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Re: The 'marmite' z900

#13 PostAuthor: Gus » Thu Mar 12, 2020 7:29 pm

ADRIAN H wrote:
If it was Deep Purple I’d agree.


Adrian would it have to be 24 carat?

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