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The last time I rode a Z1 was... about 1975

#1 PostAuthor: Jim W » Mon Apr 22, 2019 10:22 am

I have looked at this forum many times and it looks like a great place to be.. So now I have registered and am a newby here.

After a lot of years riding I realise the bike I really want is a Z1. Back in the 70's I couldn't afford a Kawasaki Z1, but a friend of mine could. He bought a new green and yellow Z1 in 1973, registration TJJ 90M. I didn't own it, but quite often I used to borrow it. It was a wonderful bike and very much the boss in its day. I couldn't afford one then, but I can now. I have looked at the new Z900rs, which is lovely, but I am actively looking at Z1's right now.... Pleased to meet you all!

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Re: The last time I rode a Z1 was... about 1975

#2 PostAuthor: Garry.L » Mon Apr 22, 2019 10:58 am

Welcome...

Lots of helpful owners and advice on here - so take FULL advantage of it. There are a million and one 'Restored' Z1's for sale, but some are not quite the lovingly restored & cherished bikes the adverts would have you believe, so if you spot a possible purchase always worth a post here to get a second opinion.

Also, Might be worth an advert in the wanted section as always better to buy from a club member rather than the circling Sharks on ebay etc.

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Re: The last time I rode a Z1 was... about 1975

#3 PostAuthor: chrisNI » Mon Apr 22, 2019 3:40 pm

Welcome along. :) :welc like Gary says, also as you sound like you’re planning to ride it might be a plan to try and find one you know is actually being used :D

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Re: The last time I rode a Z1 was... about 1975

#4 PostAuthor: Mark Tiller » Mon Apr 22, 2019 4:01 pm

welcome in.....The RS is a great bike... but no Z1.....TJJ 90M shows .....


Vehicle make: KAWASAKI
Date of first registration: August 1973
Cylinder capacity (cc): 900 cc
Vehicle status: SORN in place
Vehicle colour: GREEN

its still out there somewhere
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Re: The last time I rode a Z1 was... about 1975

#5 PostAuthor: Philippe » Mon Apr 22, 2019 4:31 pm

Hi Jim
welcome to the forum!
I hope you find a good Z1 soon. Lovely bike to ride!
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#6 PostAuthor: DavidZ1R » Mon Apr 22, 2019 4:46 pm

Wellcome aboard Jim, good luck with your hunt.
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#7 PostAuthor: Garry.L » Mon Apr 22, 2019 5:00 pm

2nd two Reg letter's normally denote area of original registration so JJ first registered in Maidstone.
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#8 PostAuthor: deka » Mon Apr 22, 2019 5:18 pm

Welcome good luck with your search
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Re: The last time I rode a Z1 was... about 1975

#9 PostAuthor: Jim W » Wed Apr 24, 2019 9:13 am

Thank you all for the welcome messages, and your advice!
I'm looking around.....


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