I have never seen anyone that loves fixing up old Kawasaki's more than this guy. Every single detail is addressed. They look like they are coming out of the factory when done.
Wow, another beauty!! Considering that your customer already owns the ol skool 1000, he is really lucky to call this amazing machine his bike as well... Keep up the great work & Greetings from Germany!!
Another super cool resto by you experts there. Really loved seeing how Hilo removed the intake manifolds especially. Great trick from Hilo your Master Mechanic for sure! Be nice to see how you remove and replace the head and cylinders ...without breaking fins, ugh. You guys are the best, keep em coming. Cheers, Pat in Florida
Nice, nice, nice, nice stuff! lol great edit! Great work on this one, really brought it back to amazing status there. I think i enjoyed Hilo talking the most! I don't speak that necessarily, but that was great to hear. As passionate as Johnny is, Hilo seems to be 100x more passionate!
I liked playing ricky-racer on my 76 KZ900 (green) back in the day and added the short reinforcement tubes welded between the frame tubes under the gas tank (like this bike) to triangulate the area. Also added the gusset between the back down-tubes. It really helped settle down the head shaking at speed through the turns. Loved trying to imitate Keith Code on our California twisty back roads in the coastal hills back then. Wish I had kept my KZ, but it still had some head shake so I sold it and bought a new Ducati in 1978. Still have the Duc in my garage. Bought a new 1988 ZX10, which is still like new and sitting next to the Duc. lol
"Back popping" typical with a good header. When power circuit enrichened to compensate for better flow (either bigger jet or raised needle or both), pilot system often must be leaned out to allow bike to idle without fouling plugs. This makes closed throttle deceleration lean, thus the "popping". If this is undesirable to you, don't use a performance header like a Kerker.
Tom Zinninger I had a 1980 550 LTD from 1985-1991. My friend had the GPz550. He installed a header, pods and jet kit in his Keihnin diaphragm carbs. It never ran right again. I installed pods and raised the needles in my Mikuni throttle-slides for like 18 cents and it ran like a raped ape. I could pretty much keep up with the 700cc bikes in those days.
Hello Johnny I have got to tell you brother you do some unbelievable work, I just wish you were closer to me in Anaheim California so that I can get some work done by you, just unbelievable, I have been keeping an eye out for a Z1 also around here in California but don't see them very often, more of a Honda guy, have four of them...
Very nice bike i the mid 80s i lived in South Florida and a big group of us would go on long rides together there was a local motorcycle shop that had a rental fleet and i used to rent that exact bike on those rides because my personal bike was smaller and not as comfortable for me to go on long rides It was my daily rider / commuter i liked the center of gravity and power band of the bike a lot btw the one he had was stock yet in very good shape in all honesty i like most of the 1970s thru 80s motorcycles with a preference to the Japanese ones to me they all had a styling that looked and felt right to the rider
These old air-cooled 2 valve Kawasaki's with a Kerker megaphone sound better than any new bike. Even my ZX14s with full Yosh and Akrapovic systems don't sound as good.
Man I don’t know how these people let their bikes deteriorate so badly. I got a 75’ Z1b that I bought after sitting outside in the weather a decade or more. Seat was toast as well as the paint. It was still much cleaner and rust free compared to what I see come thru Johnny’s shop. The man would freak out to see the shape mine is in. I’m saving my coin to submit mine to Johnny.
@@JohnnysvintageI am from Costa Rica and since 1975 when two of my uncles came to my house with two Z900s I fell for those machines! One uncle had it stock the other with all the kit from Yoshimura. This bike reminded me that Yoshi because of the sound... One day I will comission one bike to you, I have my eye on it since months ago!
hi johnny i am live in the uk and watch your vidios i have a 1981 kawasaki csr have just done up to a good spec do you not like harleys as i dont there to tug boatish for me like old 4s
how much would you charge to rebuild a 1984 honda magna vf700 motor and transmission? if the motor was off the bike, it runs pretty good but it needs second gear fixed, it pops out of second gear n goes to neutral, could prob use rings and such while it is apart
@@Johnnysvintage I have been watching your videos for a while and seen you mainly did kawasaki, but saw you occasionally had hondas on your website so wasnt sure, thanks for the reply, love your channel, I like how meticulous you are and i think its awesome you make videos for your clients so they can see the work you put into their bikes
Hope this music bits instead of comments is a one-off that will not be repeated - very much prefer your comments throughout the videos!! Otherwise, very interesting as always!
64faffi, we can appreciate what you are saying. Sometimes it is difficult to be overseeing each step that our Japanese mechanic Hilo does on these bikes. If I am unavailable to narrate, Hilo stops and grabs his phone to shoot updates. We think he takes a pretty good video, and it fills in the gaps. We may consider doing a voice over, but don't want it to come across hokey. Thanks for your input!
Was the engine seized at first? Lol, nevermind I just got to 1:50. Why was so much of the video out of focus? That's not like your wife, who is usually excellent. If this were my bike I'd have to have a full frame-off restoration. I just don't like all those mods. Edit: I see you did pretty much a frame-off resto.
Hi Robert. Sometimes if we are out of town while Hilo is working -- he also works a lot on the weekends, he will grab his phone and take a video and send it to (my wife) to insert later. When he does it this way, the video compresses for easier sending which compromises the quality. I guess we'd rather include it to show the whole story. Thanks for the opportunity to clarify that, and thanks for watching!
I have never seen anyone that loves fixing up old Kawasaki's more than this guy. Every single detail is addressed. They look like they are coming out of the factory when done.
Wow, another beauty!! Considering that your customer already owns the ol skool 1000, he is really lucky to call this amazing machine his bike as well... Keep up the great work & Greetings from Germany!!
Thank you, Kickstart!
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Great classic worked in a kawasaki and Harley shop in 1974-1980 was a great time .had my own shop scene 1983. watch your great videos a lot.thanks.
Any interest on working on motorcycles in Ohio, John?
Absolute beauty. Your polisher does an amazing job. And Hilo...just wow.
What an absolute beauty. Such amazing work!
Another super cool resto by you experts there. Really loved seeing how Hilo removed the intake manifolds especially. Great trick from Hilo your Master Mechanic for sure! Be nice to see how you remove and replace the head and cylinders ...without breaking fins, ugh. You guys are the best, keep em coming. Cheers, Pat in Florida
Thank you for watching
Make old Kawasaki motorcycles great again........
That is a nice build johnny, that is truly a nice bike,. I have to say it's my favourite
Thanks Llew
That bike looks good, really nice finished job.....thanks Johnny
Nice, nice, nice, nice stuff! lol great edit! Great work on this one, really brought it back to amazing status there. I think i enjoyed Hilo talking the most! I don't speak that necessarily, but that was great to hear. As passionate as Johnny is, Hilo seems to be 100x more passionate!
What a wonderful sound from that can my friend had the same can on a 85 VMAX 😎 unreal.
Johnny you all do some really nice work.
Awesome job guys
Thank you
I liked playing ricky-racer on my 76 KZ900 (green) back in the day and added the short reinforcement tubes welded between the frame tubes under the gas tank (like this bike) to triangulate the area. Also added the gusset between the back down-tubes. It really helped settle down the head shaking at speed through the turns. Loved trying to imitate Keith Code on our California twisty back roads in the coastal hills back then. Wish I had kept my KZ, but it still had some head shake so I sold it and bought a new Ducati in 1978. Still have the Duc in my garage. Bought a new 1988 ZX10, which is still like new and sitting next to the Duc. lol
Love watching this channel...thanks for everything.. 👌👍
Nice,nice,nice,nice bike and video !!!
Gorgeous!
Thank you Michael- I’ll have to get back with you on that!
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Sounds great! Instantly responsive. A little back-popping, though. A BEAUTY!!
"Back popping" typical with a good header. When power circuit enrichened to compensate for better flow (either bigger jet or raised needle or both), pilot system often must be leaned out to allow bike to idle without fouling plugs. This makes closed throttle deceleration lean, thus the "popping". If this is undesirable to you, don't use a performance header like a Kerker.
Tom Zinninger I had a 1980 550 LTD from 1985-1991. My friend had the GPz550. He installed a header, pods and jet kit in his Keihnin diaphragm carbs. It never ran right again. I installed pods and raised the needles in my Mikuni throttle-slides for like 18 cents and it ran like a raped ape. I could pretty much keep up with the 700cc bikes in those days.
Stunning
Hello Johnny I have got to tell you brother you do some unbelievable work, I just wish you were closer to me in Anaheim California so that I can get some work done by you, just unbelievable, I have been keeping an eye out for a Z1 also around here in California but don't see them very often, more of a Honda guy, have four of them...
AMAZING JOB
Incredible restoration!
Thank you Dixie
Sounds incredible!
Top job Johnny another great video and a very good moded bike 😁😁🍀🍀🍀
Very nice bike i the mid 80s i lived in South Florida and a big group of us would go on long rides together there was a local motorcycle shop that had a rental fleet and i used to rent that exact bike on those rides because my personal bike was smaller and not as comfortable for me to go on long rides It was my daily rider / commuter i liked the center of gravity and power band of the bike a lot btw the one he had was stock yet in very good shape in all honesty i like most of the 1970s thru 80s motorcycles with a preference to the Japanese ones to me they all had a styling that looked and felt right to the rider
Craig, thank you for sharing that. I'm surprised they had rentals back then!
These old air-cooled 2 valve Kawasaki's with a Kerker megaphone sound better than any new bike. Even my ZX14s with full Yosh and Akrapovic systems don't sound as good.
Out of all them so far - this is the one.
Hey Blake you are a very fortunate guy. JVM you are #1
Thanks zrkn1. I think you need to work at our shop
@@Johnnysvintage I wish I had the skills to work at your shop LOL
Very cool hot rod. Johnny could you please tell me what the final rim & tires sizes are?
Man I don’t know how these people let their bikes deteriorate so badly. I got a 75’ Z1b that I bought after sitting outside in the weather a decade or more. Seat was toast as well as the paint. It was still much cleaner and rust free compared to what I see come thru Johnny’s shop. The man would freak out to see the shape mine is in. I’m saving my coin to submit mine to Johnny.
Wow, that’s a very pretty bike!!
Thanks
great video
Nice - Nice - Nice -Nice - Nice!
That says it all!
@@JohnnysvintageI am from Costa Rica and since 1975 when two of my uncles came to my house with two Z900s I fell for those machines!
One uncle had it stock the other with all the kit from Yoshimura.
This bike reminded me that Yoshi because of the sound...
One day I will comission one bike to you, I have my eye on it since months ago!
That's a nice bike!
Thank you
Aabsolute stunner
thanks Simon
Great build on this bike. Love the work. Johnny, I need my 900 motor redone. Sent 2 emails but no response.
I want one, really badly.
Royston, we hope you get one and give it a really good home!
Can't wait.
GORGEOUS
What's the chances of knowing the tyre sizes used on this ?coolest Zed to date
How nice is it? Its real nice..
Great vid. WHAT IS THE OPENING TUNES. “PLEASE”🙏🏼🙏🏼
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Thanks, Michael
hi johnny i am live in the uk and watch your vidios i have a 1981 kawasaki csr have just done up to a good spec do you not like harleys as i dont there to tug boatish for me like old 4s
We have a small stable of them, but 1960's and down we prefer
Superb
That popping back can be a variety of things that I would correct .if you wish I might be able to help.
Thanks John, the bike has already been shipped out. We put some more time on it and got everything straightened out.
I want to get Johnny to do a bike for me just so I can get the vid/emails as they do the work,,
Que linda Kawasaki desde argentina
Do you sell those rims Johnny I would like to get a set for my KZ1000a
I am not sure about that. these came with the bike. The front was 18"
Okay thanks
how much would you charge to rebuild a 1984 honda magna vf700 motor and transmission? if the motor was off the bike, it runs pretty good but it needs second gear fixed, it pops out of second gear n goes to neutral, could prob use rings and such while it is apart
I am sorry, but we don't work on those type of motorcycles. Mostly 66-78 Kawasaki
@@Johnnysvintage I have been watching your videos for a while and seen you mainly did kawasaki, but saw you occasionally had hondas on your website so wasnt sure, thanks for the reply, love your channel, I like how meticulous you are
and i think its awesome you make videos for your clients so they can see the work you put into their bikes
@@Johnnysvintage but thanks anyways
Would like to know who polished that rim for you?
we have our polisher do them. He does a very nice job
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Hope this music bits instead of comments is a one-off that will not be repeated - very much prefer your comments throughout the videos!! Otherwise, very interesting as always!
64faffi, we can appreciate what you are saying. Sometimes it is difficult to be overseeing each step that our Japanese mechanic Hilo does on these bikes. If I am unavailable to narrate, Hilo stops and grabs his phone to shoot updates. We think he takes a pretty good video, and it fills in the gaps. We may consider doing a voice over, but don't want it to come across hokey. Thanks for your input!
@@Johnnysvintage Thank you for taking the time to write a good explanation!
I believe Kawasaki came out with a frame kit to stiffen up the original frame.
Im waiting....had a hot rodded 75 z1....
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How much does it cost? Could I have this one or another?.. Quiero unaaaa
It depends on your taste
Sounds a bit like Tangerine Dream
nice!
Front mudguard is a bit high and too wide for that tyre IMO..otherwise, superb>
Was the engine seized at first? Lol, nevermind I just got to 1:50. Why was so much of the video out of focus? That's not like your wife, who is usually excellent. If this were my bike I'd have to have a full frame-off restoration. I just don't like all those mods.
Edit: I see you did pretty much a frame-off resto.
Hi Robert. Sometimes if we are out of town while Hilo is working -- he also works a lot on the weekends, he will grab his phone and take a video and send it to (my wife) to insert later. When he does it this way, the video compresses for easier sending which compromises the quality. I guess we'd rather include it to show the whole story. Thanks for the opportunity to clarify that, and thanks for watching!
@@Johnnysvintage You're welcome! I am really addicted to your channel!
Non sale This bike
Sorry, but that bike needs to be louder.