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New to the forum and to kawasakis
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New to the forum and to kawasakis
Hi all, I recently bought a UK supplied Z1B and returned to biking after a 12 year hiatus. I always wanted a z1b after coveting a delivery mileage example at clay cross Kawasaki in the mid 80s. I can stand and look at this bike for hours, there are still some things to do, get rid of parts which shouldn’t be there (especially as one of my first experiences with the bike was to drop it on its side off the side stand and have temporarily used some new bits to repair) but I don’t want to go too far, I like the patina on the old bits. Hello to anyone I met at the Ace cafe Kawasaki day last Sunday (16th April).
Richard
Richard
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Flapjack
1975 Z1B Blue
I don’t know how these things work
Love all classics, 2 wheels or 4
1975 Z1B Blue
I don’t know how these things work
Love all classics, 2 wheels or 4
Re: New to the forum and to kawasakis
Hi Richard,
Welcome on board. It’s a nice bike you have there and I think I saw it advertised by RWHS.
I would have been in tears if it was mine when it fell over, is it just the indicator or has it suffered any more major damage to the tank/exhausts?
Z Power still have new genuine indicators in stock and if you’re a PUM you get 10% discount.
Welcome on board. It’s a nice bike you have there and I think I saw it advertised by RWHS.
I would have been in tears if it was mine when it fell over, is it just the indicator or has it suffered any more major damage to the tank/exhausts?
Z Power still have new genuine indicators in stock and if you’re a PUM you get 10% discount.
Re: New to the forum and to kawasakis
Luckily not too much damage, I felt sick!, had to replace the LH indicators, replaced the headlamp bracket, alternator cover is scratched up, but paint and exhausts are unharmed!
Flapjack
1975 Z1B Blue
I don’t know how these things work
Love all classics, 2 wheels or 4
1975 Z1B Blue
I don’t know how these things work
Love all classics, 2 wheels or 4
Re: New to the forum and to kawasakis
Lovely bike Mr
Re: New to the forum and to kawasakis
I think you got off light there. Could have been much worse! Keep the shiny side up!
- wheelysteve
- Custard Cream
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Re: New to the forum and to kawasakis
Hi, pleasure to meet you at the Ace on Sunday. I was on the Z1R. That's a lovely Z1B you have hope you enjoy it.
If you fancy a run out, there will be plenty of bikes at the Pinewood meet tomorrow from 6:30 onwards (Old Wokingham Rd, Crowthorne, Wokingham RG40 3AQ )
If you fancy a run out, there will be plenty of bikes at the Pinewood meet tomorrow from 6:30 onwards (Old Wokingham Rd, Crowthorne, Wokingham RG40 3AQ )
1975 Z1B Candy Red/Blue
1975 Dogs Z1B
1976 Z900 A4
1977 Z650B1
1978 Z650B2
1978 KZ1000D Z1R
Yam Tracer 900GT
PUM 710
1975 Dogs Z1B
1976 Z900 A4
1977 Z650B1
1978 Z650B2
1978 KZ1000D Z1R
Yam Tracer 900GT
PUM 710
Re: New to the forum and to kawasakis
Hi Richard
welcome to the club!
Very nice Z1B you have there.
Enjoy it, let the good times roll !
Greetings from Belgium
Philippe
welcome to the club!
Very nice Z1B you have there.
Enjoy it, let the good times roll !
Greetings from Belgium
Philippe
the differences between a little boy and an adult man is the price and size of their toys!
Re: New to the forum and to kawasakis
Welcome to the club.
Lovely Z1b you have there. Hope you enjoy it.
Lovely Z1b you have there. Hope you enjoy it.
http://www.airevalleyclassics.co.uk
10% discount code Z1OCTEN
Keyster rebuild kits & carburettor spares - airscrews, jets, needles, starter plungers & gaskets.
Also petrol/ethanol proof float bowl gaskets. IMD pistons preferred seller.
10% discount code Z1OCTEN
Keyster rebuild kits & carburettor spares - airscrews, jets, needles, starter plungers & gaskets.
Also petrol/ethanol proof float bowl gaskets. IMD pistons preferred seller.
Re: New to the forum and to kawasakis
Thank you all for the welcome, much appreciated. I won’t be able to go to Pinewood tonight Wheelysteve, but will make a mental note. I am thinking of going to the classicmotorhub ride-in day on Sunday 14th May, if anyone is interested, you have to buy a ticket to keep the numbers controlled, but it looks fun and is a great place to window shop! https://classicmotorhub.com/shop/may-mo ... -may-2023/
Flapjack
1975 Z1B Blue
I don’t know how these things work
Love all classics, 2 wheels or 4
1975 Z1B Blue
I don’t know how these things work
Love all classics, 2 wheels or 4
Re: New to the forum and to kawasakis
flapjack wrote:Luckily not too much damage, I felt sick!, had to replace the LH indicators, replaced the headlamp bracket, alternator cover is scratched up, but paint and exhausts are unharmed!
Hello and welcome.
You're a very lucky guy. I'd still be gutted though.
adrianhorsfield@live.co.uk
Sunny Bournemouth. Dorset. UK.
Sunny Bournemouth. Dorset. UK.
Re: New to the forum and to kawasakis
Welcome. My 1st Zeph11 fell over on a petrol forecourt in Spain. I had just filled it up and told the missus (who is tall) to hold the front brake on. She did then slipped on some diesel and the bike went over. She stayed on it and cushioned the hit with her body This was on our honeymoon, knew I'd got a good 'un.
Pete
Re: New to the forum and to kawasakis
moizeau wrote:Welcome. My 1st Zeph11 fell over on a petrol forecourt in Spain. I had just filled it up and told the missus (who is tall) to hold the front brake on. She did then slipped on some diesel and the bike went over. She stayed on it and cushioned the hit with her body This was on our honeymoon, knew I'd got a good 'un.
An act of selfless sacrifice…. Very noble
Flapjack
1975 Z1B Blue
I don’t know how these things work
Love all classics, 2 wheels or 4
1975 Z1B Blue
I don’t know how these things work
Love all classics, 2 wheels or 4
- paul doran
- Area Rep.
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- Location: near Dublin Ireland
Re: New to the forum and to kawasakis
Welcome to the club. A lovely Z1B you have there.
http://www.airevalleyclassics.co.uk
10% discount code Z1OCTEN
Keyster rebuild kits & carburettor spares - airscrews, jets, needles, starter plungers & gaskets.
Also petrol/ethanol proof float bowl gaskets. IMD pistons preferred seller.
10% discount code Z1OCTEN
Keyster rebuild kits & carburettor spares - airscrews, jets, needles, starter plungers & gaskets.
Also petrol/ethanol proof float bowl gaskets. IMD pistons preferred seller.
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