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The last time I rode a Z1 was... about 1975
Posted: Mon Apr 22, 2019 10:22 am
Author: Jim W
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!
Re: The last time I rode a Z1 was... about 1975
Posted: Mon Apr 22, 2019 10:58 am
Author: Garry.L
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.
Enjoy.
Re: The last time I rode a Z1 was... about 1975
Posted: Mon Apr 22, 2019 3:40 pm
Author: chrisNI
Welcome along.
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
Re: The last time I rode a Z1 was... about 1975
Posted: Mon Apr 22, 2019 4:01 pm
Author: Mark Tiller
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
Re: The last time I rode a Z1 was... about 1975
Posted: Mon Apr 22, 2019 4:31 pm
Author: Philippe
Hi Jim
welcome to the forum!
I hope you find a good Z1 soon. Lovely bike to ride!
Greetings from Belgium
Philippe
Re: The last time I rode a Z1 was... about 1975
Posted: Mon Apr 22, 2019 4:46 pm
Author: DavidZ1R
Wellcome aboard Jim, good luck with your hunt.
Re: The last time I rode a Z1 was... about 1975
Posted: Mon Apr 22, 2019 5:00 pm
Author: Garry.L
2nd two Reg letter's normally denote area of original registration so JJ first registered in Maidstone.
Re: The last time I rode a Z1 was... about 1975
Posted: Mon Apr 22, 2019 5:18 pm
Author: deka
Welcome good luck with your search
Re: The last time I rode a Z1 was... about 1975
Posted: Wed Apr 24, 2019 9:13 am
Author: Jim W
Thank you all for the welcome messages, and your advice!
I'm looking around.....