In 1973 I had a 1969 Ducati 350, my first bike. A friend had an early H2 and that was a wild ride. Then, another friend got a new Z1 like this one. When I rode it, it had maybe 30 miles on it. Around here there wasn't much traffic on the interstate in 1973. :-) I've never forgotten that ride...
Hi, I am kawasaki fan. I am using 1988 kawasaki KB100 RTZ for last 34 years and it is still working fine now and runs fine. Sanjay Pune India Thanks for kawasaki great design and Bajaj quality of manufacturing.
I had one of these in the exact same color. Mine had 4 into 2 exhaust and a 5.20x18 rear tire. That bike was extremely dependable and I road it everywhere every day. I wish I still had it too. The sound it made was great with the Kerker pipes.
Ooooo goosebumps allover ..not because they well sought after and expensive ...because it sounds proper and it's simple mechanics. ..and easy to work on...bliss...cheers from dave in the UK. ..👌👍👍👍👍👍
Wow, when you were warming it up I had a deja vu moment remembering the smell of the early 70's bikes when they were new. So strange. Hey Z MAN you've got a winner there and you know you took it to the correct shop. That bike would look real nice running down the highway here in sunny Arizona!
Thanks for showing your treasure. It looks like somebody rode it home from the dealer, took it apart and stored it for 45 years. It's a beauty. They would turn the quarter mile in middle to high 12s. Mine, in 1977, stock but with Kerker headers and an almost stock engine, stock gearing, would burn the stock back tire for 105' in 1st gear, 52' in 2nd, 5' in 3rd, The quarter was up, at, I think around 108 mph. That tells two things: One, it had lots of power. Two, it needed lots more rubber on the track. Honda has been the most capable motor company in the world. Kawasaki made some mean mota scuta..
I rode the original Z-1 in 1972. I worked for an advertising agency in Tokyo called Inter Image. They did worldwide pamphlets and posters for Caucasian countries so Japanese models (riders) did not appear in the ads. It was a great experience. I rode my H-1 to the office in downtown Tokyo where it stayed parked in a garage for about two weeks while we traveled around Japan filming all the different Kawasaki models for the coming year.
Why would you want to buy the new Kawasaki Z when you can have an original for similar cash and will only go up in value!? Good video... Safe riding from Northern Ireland..
I'm sure you have friends that love to take stuff apart and never put it back together. I call them "dismantlers". Nothing they own runs because it's in pieces.
Like your videos especially since I fully restored many bikes including a 72 Kawasaki H1. Would like to see you wear a helmet when you test your bikes- one day may be a problem- saw a dog almost run in from of you once.
Diogenes Lamp, thank you for your interest in our videos. I can appreciate what you're saying about the helmet, I get it all the time. That was my dog Brutus, and we don't go out on the road ever without a helmet, just on our property. I know that doesn't mean it's safe. Thanks again.
Hi I have a ZN700A Ltd 84 kawi and my battery charging system is out of wack. It’ll be about four rides running errands when it’ll make me push start it. Got any ideas?! Please help me! I’m in Tempe az or else I’d bring her to you for restoration I’m serious.
You have the early 73 meters, sometimes called 72 meters because they were only fitted to bikes with a build date in 72...tacho has a straight 7 not curved and the 20 increment on the speedo has the line level with the base of the 2, not the middle of the 2 as on the later "73" speedo.
The customer still has them.We had troubles getting them to return. The smooth bore were just a quick fix as well as a great choice for every day riding
Nice, very nice bike. I got a 73 Z1 that needs some parts replaced. I'm looking at your parts and they are some really good affordable prices. My question is my swing arm has slop in it side to side is there bearings or bushing and can they be ordered from your shop or auto parts store? Or can it be converted to a timkin bearing if possible. If i tear it down is it gonna drop all the ball bearings every where? I don't see or haven't located it on your site yet. I really like to get it going again been in garage too long and front master cylinder needs reworking. Bike never been stored outside but sweaty garage and sheds has reeked havoc on it. I'd appreciate some help. It needs a seat cover and cushion, someone put a jc Whitney king queen seat on it also.
Nice bike. I have a 1982 Honda cb 650 4 cylinder I'd like to restore. It's just as nice and all original also. Everything's there. Nice music by the way. Is it Cusco?
⬅️ Beautiful Z1, check out my all original 1978 KZ 1000 with 12,000 miles. What do you think it’s worth? Located in central Ma. (just getting too old to drive it)
Kawasaki needs to make these again and not this retro shit either. One exactly like the 73 but with disc brakes. Manufacturers that make the retro stuff, those bikes are a bit ugly. They just don't look right.
In 1973 I had a 1969 Ducati 350, my first bike. A friend had an early H2 and that was a wild ride. Then, another friend got a new Z1 like this one. When I rode it, it had maybe 30 miles on it. Around here there wasn't much traffic on the interstate in 1973. :-) I've never forgotten that ride...
Hi,
I am kawasaki fan. I am using 1988 kawasaki KB100 RTZ for last 34 years and it is still working fine now and runs fine.
Sanjay Pune India
Thanks for kawasaki great design and Bajaj quality of manufacturing.
I am salivating, what a bike!
Love my 75 z1b 900. Getting her on the road. Now. Been too long had mine 42 years ✌
Excellent job. It is impossible not to like this.Thanks for sharing!
Hey mate aussie Pete here and what a beautiful motorcycle... Love your work mate.
I had one of these in the exact same color. Mine had 4 into 2 exhaust and a 5.20x18 rear tire. That bike was extremely dependable and I road it everywhere every day. I wish I still had it too. The sound it made was great with the Kerker pipes.
I am drooling at the mouth this bike is what dreams are made of. One day I hope I will own one of these...
Ooooo goosebumps allover ..not because they well sought after and expensive ...because it sounds proper and it's simple mechanics. ..and easy to work on...bliss...cheers from dave in the UK. ..👌👍👍👍👍👍
carol mc-z1 a
Happy thanksgiving to all at Johnnys, love watching these videos, piles of parts coming alive again.
Wow, when you were warming it up I had a deja vu moment remembering the smell of the early 70's bikes when they were new. So strange. Hey Z MAN you've got a winner there and you know you took it to the correct shop. That bike would look real nice running down the highway here in sunny Arizona!
Even better in sunny California !!!
Wow! What an amazing bike.
The Z Man cometh.....and brought a beautiful machine - thanks Johnnys for sharing w the rest of us - WOW
Excellent job every day rider…. I just can’t wait to do my 73 in the New Year.
One day I'm going to own a Z!
Absolutely amazing. I love Kawasaki. Thanks for such a nice video!
I want a bike like that. I'm 67 so I don't have that long! Haha. Ride safe from California. I have a Triumph and a Harley Dyna.
Thanks for showing your treasure. It looks like somebody rode it home from the dealer, took it apart and stored it for 45 years. It's a beauty.
They would turn the quarter mile in middle to high 12s.
Mine, in 1977, stock but with Kerker headers and an almost stock engine, stock gearing, would burn the stock back tire for
105' in 1st gear,
52' in 2nd,
5' in 3rd,
The quarter was up,
at, I think around 108 mph. That tells two things: One, it had lots of power. Two, it needed lots more rubber on the track.
Honda has been the most capable motor company in the world. Kawasaki made some
mean mota scuta..
Johnny is the jedi master of kawasaki's. Let the forks be with you!
Hats off to the designer of that front mudguard.The most amazing shape ever.
Absolutely gorgeous! Wish I had one!!!!
Awesome bike!
happy thanksgiving johnny thanks for all cool videos
Absolute beauty.
You are the man
Nice job!
Wow. What a beauty.
Running a bike on reserve makes perfect sense to me.
All hail the King! 👍🇬🇧
I rode the original Z-1 in 1972. I worked for an advertising agency in Tokyo called Inter Image. They did worldwide pamphlets and posters for Caucasian countries so Japanese models (riders) did not appear in the ads. It was a great experience. I rode my H-1 to the office in downtown Tokyo where it stayed parked in a garage for about two weeks while we traveled around Japan filming all the different Kawasaki models for the coming year.
13,000 miles not even broken in yet very nice! :)
I enjoy your stuff so much I can't wa6to get started on my "80 kz 1000.
Let us know if we can help out
very nice
I'm not sure about the sound recording quality but that engine sounds really rough.
Why would you want to buy the new Kawasaki Z when you can have an original for similar cash and will only go up in value!?
Good video... Safe riding from Northern Ireland..
Agree but the new old kawas are really beautiful too. W800, Z900 RS etc.
TommyTwobats : Agree. I just bought a ‘new’ Z and what a pleasure to ride.
Love it thanks !
i like the green-olive-yellow colour most.....
Johnny, if all these parts were in such good nik, I wonder why it was apart
I'm sure you have friends that love to take stuff apart and never put it back together. I call them "dismantlers". Nothing they own runs because it's in pieces.
Johnny very very very cool Sir! Aaha ha haja………….
Awesome , but you didn't make her scream up the driveway ! Lol !
Looks nice
Like your videos especially since I fully restored many bikes including a 72 Kawasaki H1. Would like to see you wear a helmet when you test your bikes- one day may be a problem- saw a dog almost run in from of you once.
Diogenes Lamp, thank you for your interest in our videos. I can appreciate what you're saying about the helmet, I get it all the time. That was my dog Brutus, and we don't go out on the road ever without a helmet, just on our property. I know that doesn't mean it's safe. Thanks again.
Hi I have a ZN700A Ltd 84 kawi and my battery charging system is out of wack. It’ll be about four rides running errands when it’ll make me push start it. Got any ideas?! Please help me! I’m in Tempe az or else I’d bring her to you for restoration I’m serious.
4 into 2 sure sounds different :)
You have the early 73 meters, sometimes called 72 meters because they were only fitted to bikes with a build date in 72...tacho has a straight 7 not curved and the 20 increment on the speedo has the line level with the base of the 2, not the middle of the 2 as on the later "73" speedo.
Johnny, why did you keep the original carbs, Instead of reworking them?
The customer still has them.We had troubles getting them to return. The smooth bore were just a quick fix as well as a great choice for every day riding
I had a 75 z1....no clue about the auto chain luber
what right place right time 1 in 1000?
How in tarnation is that bike still in new condition from 1973?!!!
Nice, very nice bike. I got a 73 Z1 that needs some parts replaced. I'm looking at your parts and they are some really good affordable prices. My question is my swing arm has slop in it side to side is there bearings or bushing and can they be ordered from your shop or auto parts store? Or can it be converted to a timkin bearing if possible. If i tear it down is it gonna drop all the ball bearings every where? I don't see or haven't located it on your site yet. I really like to get it going again been in garage too long and front master cylinder needs reworking. Bike never been stored outside but sweaty garage and sheds has reeked havoc on it. I'd appreciate some help. It needs a seat cover and cushion, someone put a jc Whitney king queen seat on it also.
We can repair the swing arm for you. They started with bushings. You can change it over to bearings. We also have the replated swing arm end caps
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Chris riddiford
How do you get the fasteners and stuff like chain adjusters and such so clean or do you replace every single piece with new?
No we get original used parts replated
Are the mains gone, rattle ràttle rattle
driving without helmet allowed in USA?
Nice bike. I have a 1982 Honda cb 650 4 cylinder I'd like to restore. It's just as nice and all original also. Everything's there. Nice music by the way. Is it Cusco?
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⬅️ Beautiful Z1, check out my all original 1978 KZ 1000 with 12,000 miles. What do you think it’s worth?
Located in central Ma. (just getting too old to drive it)
Send us pics. We'll talk.
It needs carbs synced and tuned bad
the 72-73 engine was black,really?
yes it was
@@Johnnysvintage thanks johnny
I give 1000 👍i dream if i have this motosikal
Music is new?
The silver cam plugs look dumb if you want a correct motorcycle. Really dumb.
I'm sure your motorcycle collection is not wanting in any way Johnny.
Kawasaki needs to make these again and not this retro shit either. One exactly like the 73 but with disc brakes. Manufacturers that make the retro stuff, those bikes are a bit ugly. They just don't look right.