Hi Johnny. I love your channel. I live in a town called New Milton in Hampshire England. I’m about 300 yards from the old Rickman factory. I remember these bikes as a kid. Rickmans also made off road bike kits. When I was about 15, 1985, rickmans also started making sick bmx framesets if which I had three. Moving on the Rickmans made a component “kit” car or two. I remember the two brothers quite well. Good guys. Great products. Much better times. Thought you might be interested. Love watching you bring ‘em back.
Nice job and sounds good. I had a 74 for about 10 years, Wiseco 1015 with cylinder decked to the circumference of the piston, welded crank pins i got a KZ 1000 head with the bigger studs so i drilled out header clamps, 29 smooth bores, 417 megacycle cams, good springs naturally, electronic ign. Manley SS valves, also had a gate in front of the oil pan to keep oil from leaving the oil pump area. RK gold chain with a drilled out gold AL rear sprocket, i like that frame!! Get rid of the center stand, that frame could easily handle a good strong 1100 CC motor, nothing compared to new bikes but in its day fast and good to have the 3 discs and a strong frame. Did that have the Lester mags? They were popular back then, i had an AKRONT rear wheel, SS spokes, wider and it was beautiful AL, made the tire maybe 1/2 wider due to added rim width.
All due respect ... and this is not meant to critisize but these Rickman chasis were designed ... obviously ... to improve handling, braking and clearances . Two things I would have done ... and I will mention I put together several of them back in the day ..... 1- Chased down a Yoshimira pipe and 2 - Ditched the center stand which is going to drag even in shallow corners . both detract from the purpose of this chasis. Really enjoying your videos Johnny !
Wow, just WOW!!! Hilo is THE man, what a GREAT Master Mechanic you got there Johnny !!! Yet another fantastic , good running, eye candy, back in the day Superbike Cafe.
Great video and restoration! I sure would like to see extra videos featuring just Hilo and his doings and thoughts! Even if the English might be hard to process, that guy is a angel of sorts!
We had the Rickman in Australia also, I always wanted one but couldn't afford the cost of the bike and the Kit I don't remember them being Red here the Kawasaki's were green and the Honda's orange. Great video thanks to you and Hilo......
Johnny wat a briljant bike man!!Love every part of it and it runs like clockwork!!Also i like to make a big compliment to your Master Mechanic Hilo Takayuki Ito!!!
i wish,im a poor scot living in Italy,by the time you'd paid for that beautiful thing,shipping,taxes then reregistration you would have to sell the house ,send the wife and kids off for scientific experiments.love your channel and your work.
I owned one of these in 90s UK. Beautiful, but heavy as a house. It had a nice smooth power delivery, though and sounded so so sexy. Mine was red and gold and in better condition than this still very handsome beast.
I put together a few of these back in 76 .... ..Rickman manufactured these for the z1, 750 Honda and Triumph . The idea was to make what were the fastest bikes out there that handled like crap competitive in road racing . The pipe on this bike would be a poor choice ....will drag thru all the corners. Yoshimira hand bent header was the only real choice out there .
i so wish i could send my KZ1000p to your shop :-( Your videos are my favorite for motorcycles. Very inspiring, makes me want to go full out on my project lol lol. Can one contact you for technical advice? I've been on your website but was not sure you offer such a service.
Robert Brandywine That’s not what a Rickman is! You want a stock bike buy a stock bike. You’d ruin the frame just trying to make all the tabs to mount everything stock.
Wow dude this bike when a mile over your head didn't it. Its a special like a Harris or a Triton. A Rickman would handle a mile better than a Z1 I rode a z900 it has a flexi frame. I ran a tuned z650 for years then a z1100 lovely engine but a Rickman is the business. If someone likes 70's inlíne four cylinder bikes this is the cream. If someone rolls up on a stock bike it's OK but a special commands respect. People who know their bikes will get it. Lightweights won't.
Awesome bike... Love it...
Hi Johnny. I love your channel. I live in a town called New Milton in Hampshire England. I’m about 300 yards from the old Rickman factory. I remember these bikes as a kid. Rickmans also made off road bike kits. When I was about 15, 1985, rickmans also started making sick bmx framesets if which I had three. Moving on the Rickmans made a component “kit” car or two. I remember the two brothers quite well. Good guys. Great products. Much better times. Thought you might be interested.
Love watching you bring ‘em back.
Nice job and sounds good. I had a 74 for about 10 years, Wiseco 1015 with cylinder decked to the circumference of the piston, welded crank pins i got a KZ 1000 head with the bigger studs so i drilled out header clamps, 29 smooth bores, 417 megacycle cams, good springs naturally, electronic ign. Manley SS valves, also had a gate in front of the oil pan to keep oil from leaving the oil pump area. RK gold chain with a drilled out gold AL rear sprocket, i like that frame!! Get rid of the center stand, that frame could easily handle a good strong 1100 CC motor, nothing compared to new bikes but in its day fast and good to have the 3 discs and a strong frame. Did that have the Lester mags? They were popular back then, i had an AKRONT rear wheel, SS spokes, wider and it was beautiful AL, made the tire maybe 1/2 wider due to added rim width.
All due respect ... and this is not meant to critisize but these Rickman chasis were designed ... obviously ... to improve handling, braking and clearances . Two things I would have done ... and I will mention I put together several of them back in the day ..... 1- Chased down a Yoshimira pipe and 2 - Ditched the center stand which is going to drag even in shallow corners . both detract from the purpose of this chasis. Really enjoying your videos Johnny !
What a brilliant video .. the Rickman looks stunning.. big respect to Hilo and Kenny and yourself Johnny .. thanks again for sharing.... Adrian...
Wow, just WOW!!! Hilo is THE man, what a GREAT Master Mechanic you got there Johnny !!! Yet another fantastic , good running, eye candy, back in the day Superbike Cafe.
Great video and restoration! I sure would like to see extra videos featuring just Hilo and his doings and thoughts! Even if the English might be hard to process, that guy is a angel of sorts!
Stunning bike,awesome job
Understandably shook up! haha That bike could render one speech impaired. Nice work!
Good call on the stands, A true classic there. for sure.
The end of this video make me laugh for days. cool bike. cool family. cool videos. keep 'em coming!!
Always love your video Johny, and big salute to your master mechanic Hilo Takayuki Ito, cheers from Indonesia
Classic Rickman ...what a beauty. All you need is to find a Norton 750 or 850 Rickman
We had the Rickman in Australia also, I always wanted one but couldn't afford the cost of the bike and the Kit I don't remember them being Red here the Kawasaki's were green and the Honda's orange. Great video thanks to you and Hilo......
Amazing shop,top mechanics...
Sweet ride guys.
AWESOME JOB
Johnny wat a briljant bike man!!Love every part of it and it runs like clockwork!!Also i like to make a big compliment to your Master Mechanic Hilo Takayuki Ito!!!
Great shop & people....”GENUINE”
Hilo: duck to water.
Johnny: mmmm, not so much.
Grin.
Big bucks for a Rickman.
Gorgeous bike,i really,really want her.
She's still available and needs a home...
i wish,im a poor scot living in Italy,by the time you'd paid for that beautiful thing,shipping,taxes then reregistration you would have to sell the house ,send the wife and kids off for scientific experiments.love your channel and your work.
Hilo’s a keeper. 👍
Peace ! what a great bike.
Started with a Z 750 Twin Tacho boys ?......Great Job.
I owned one of these in 90s UK. Beautiful, but heavy as a house. It had a nice smooth power delivery, though and sounded so so sexy. Mine was red and gold and in better condition than this still very handsome beast.
Oh fuck that's a nice bike . Nice job guys . Lucky owner i'm jealous!
Hilo’s the one that does all the work then.... lol
“Interesting to know what’s in his bike collection” 🏍
Amazing.
Nuff said 🤤
Immense! I LOVE it but it would cripple me that reach to the bars but I still LOVE it!
I put together a few of these back in 76 .... ..Rickman manufactured these for the z1, 750 Honda and Triumph . The idea was to make what were the fastest bikes out there that handled like crap competitive in road racing . The pipe on this bike would be a poor choice ....will drag thru all the corners. Yoshimira hand bent header was the only real choice out there .
What did the bike sell for? Thanks, nice video.
Stanley, the bike belongs to our customer, but it is for sale: www.johnnysvintagemotorcycle.com/Bikes/Kawasaki-(1).aspx
Awesome
i so wish i could send my KZ1000p to your shop :-( Your videos are my favorite for motorcycles. Very inspiring, makes me want to go full out on my project lol lol. Can one contact you for technical advice? I've been on your website but was not sure you offer such a service.
Ask away--we'll try to help you out as best we can. Thanks for your interest and feedback!
Excelente 👍 perfecto
The only thing I would change is have wire spoke wheels....just have a thing for them....otherwise a GREAT job from Johnny's......
The frame will need a good polish but may have some pitting.
LOL, if this came into my possession I would pull all the Rickman stuff off and make it look like factory.
Robert Brandywine
That’s not what a Rickman is! You want a stock bike buy a stock bike. You’d ruin the frame just trying to make all the tabs to mount everything stock.
You'd completely ruin it and cost yourself a fortune.
OMG......that bike is pure sex on wheels.
C R stands for competition replica not cafe racer
u talking too much ....
Nice but ruined a good z900 to resemble a Ducati. Gorgeous bike, it looks hideous not a proper Kawasaki.
Wow dude this bike when a mile over your head didn't it. Its a special like a Harris or a Triton. A Rickman would handle a mile better than a Z1 I rode a z900 it has a flexi frame. I ran a tuned z650 for years then a z1100 lovely engine but a Rickman is the business. If someone likes 70's inlíne four cylinder bikes this is the cream. If someone rolls up on a stock bike it's OK but a special commands respect. People who know their bikes will get it. Lightweights won't.