Wow that bike brings back memories back in the early 80's when I was a teenager my Father had a 80 Z1-R just like that he had a weisco 1075 kit in it with CAMOTION cams, 29mm Mikuni smoothbore carbs with stacks, Dyna S ignition and a 4 into 1 Kerker hearder with a Karata Glide centrifical clutch. Man that bastard was a quick streetbike in it's day "thanks for the video it brought back a bunch of really old but good memories."
Nice to see such a nice resto on this bike. Very beautiful bikes IMO. I have an '80 Z1R that is "in progress." I was the second owner and had picked it up in mint condition in the mid 80's or so. Raced it around a lot with my friends. Went down a few times. Chased by the popo a few times (caught a couple times....oops). Sold it to a friend about 23 years ago because I was enjoying my GSXR1100 too much. Friend rode it home and parked in the garage. Took the carbs off and drained the fuel tank. Sat ever since. He finally sold it back to me recently. I put the carbs on, put gas in it, battery, started right up. So now working getting it road worthy (with an old ATP kit...hehe). One of these days...
Sweet Jesus that is a wonderful restoration, you do very nice work. I love my ZRX but there is something about the two valve, air cooled motors that just gets my blood flowing. Great collection of fine Kawasakis. I need to get a GPZ so my collection can be complete.
i have one Z1000 2010 model but the old school always impress me!I wish to had one Z1R like yours!!you done awesome job and i feel maximum respect for this generetion and this bikes!Greetings from Greece!!By the way the name of the song?
just beautiful,... would love to hear how to's on some of the resto, like whats the trick to getting the forks to look like that,... is it just elbow grease? sanding or what?
Very nice restoration of an iconic superbike. I've just picked up an '81 GPZ1100B1 and I'm debating whether or not to restore it. It's totally original apart from a 4 into 1. I like the patina but I also like an "as new" bike. Dcisions......
I owned an 1980 Z1R, unfortunately it was stolen in 85', what was or is the difference between the U.S.A model and the Euro/ Asia Z1R-II models ???................ Great job on the restoration, probably better than new!?
SWEET ! Just picked up a KZ 1000 CSR with only 31000 on it and it needs some TLC. Any tips on restoring the plastics. There not broken but looking their age...Any help I would appreciate.
Wow that bike brings back memories back in the early 80's when I was a teenager my Father had a 80 Z1-R just like that he had a weisco 1075 kit in it with CAMOTION cams, 29mm Mikuni smoothbore carbs with stacks, Dyna S ignition and a 4 into 1 Kerker hearder with a Karata Glide centrifical clutch. Man that bastard was a quick streetbike in it's day "thanks for the video it brought back a bunch of really old but good memories."
Nice restoration. It's a labor of love. I have a 77 Kz 1000 a1 and I did the same but damn,I love that bike!! Old Kawasaki's never die!!
Nice build, I'm building a 1982 GPZ 1100 B2. A lot goes into making a bike that nice. Thanks for sharing.
AWESOME!!! So glad to see someone care so much to restore these great machines great job!!
Great restoration, look forward to seeing more
Nice to see such a nice resto on this bike. Very beautiful bikes IMO. I have an '80 Z1R that is "in progress." I was the second owner and had picked it up in mint condition in the mid 80's or so. Raced it around a lot with my friends. Went down a few times. Chased by the popo a few times (caught a couple times....oops). Sold it to a friend about 23 years ago because I was enjoying my GSXR1100 too much. Friend rode it home and parked in the garage. Took the carbs off and drained the fuel tank. Sat ever since. He finally sold it back to me recently. I put the carbs on, put gas in it, battery, started right up. So now working getting it road worthy (with an old ATP kit...hehe). One of these days...
Hi , just bought one for restoration project. I'm writing from Italy and here this Kawa are very rare, so your video is an exceptional source
Sweet Jesus that is a wonderful restoration, you do very nice work. I love my ZRX but there is something about the two valve, air cooled motors that just gets my blood flowing. Great collection of fine Kawasakis. I need to get a GPZ so my collection can be complete.
Totally agree but thank your lucky stars you own a ZRX. I LOVE MY ZRX!
Kawa Z1R MK2 is called Z2R in France. Great restoration, thanks for showing !
Beautiful work mate!
Beautiful bike. Great job on the resto. Would love to own one like yours. Dig the soundtrack too.
Kevin Fairburn Cheers Kevin ;)
Thanks Cristian....good luck with your restoration.
SICK collection dude, Z1R is my fav tho...
excelente moto !!!!! y muy buen video.Saludos desde Argentina
bravo kawasaki man:-)
i have one Z1000 2010 model but the old school always impress me!I wish to had one Z1R like yours!!you done awesome job and i feel maximum respect for this generetion and this bikes!Greetings from Greece!!By the way the name of the song?
Very nice.
just beautiful,... would love to hear how to's on some of the resto, like whats the trick to getting the forks to look like that,... is it just elbow grease? sanding or what?
Very nice restoration of an iconic superbike. I've just picked up an '81 GPZ1100B1 and I'm debating whether or not to restore it. It's totally original apart from a 4 into 1. I like the patina but I also like an "as new" bike. Dcisions......
Cheers mate...
A big thanks to youtube for removing my audio track after 4 years FFS!!!
Cheers mogy.
Appreciate your comment vaggos233...
The song =ACDC "Shes got balls".
Thanks...been there, done that already....
it has been well maintained [Z1R] there also!
I owned an 1980 Z1R, unfortunately it was stolen in 85', what was or is the difference between the U.S.A model and the Euro/ Asia Z1R-II models ???................ Great job on the restoration, probably better than new!?
SWEET ! Just picked up a KZ 1000 CSR with only 31000 on it and it needs some TLC. Any tips on restoring the plastics. There not broken but looking their age...Any help I would appreciate.
beautiful work! I don't suppose you are going to sell it?!
Cheers.
Hey, Wait a minute There is a ZRX1100 in that garage in the background, Whats up with that!
Not too bad...but prefer to use the lecky start.
The Mk11 has a emergency kicker under the seat...
The one on mine is from a Z1000.
How hard is that bike to Kickstart?! I had a couple Honda CB's with kickers and they were a pain in the ass
Je sais que la restauration date de 2011 mais je vois que vous n'avez pas remis les amortisseurs arrières MARZOCCHI Les avez
vous toujours ?
Hey, I'd give you 25k for the bike if i won the lottery! Great video!
Nice K...I could use that head for my motor. To bad Jim and I cant make it out there to talk k
I'm having a problem with my starter staying engaged need recommendations?
More than likely the starter clutch needs some attention Jaime.
inside the stat-or?
Yeah pretty much...Big job...Do a youtube search...czcams.com/video/8Pq3Vox0wjU/video.html
oh wow, not what i had in mind
not what i was hoping for
killers