I owned an H2 back in the day and it never tried to kill me. It was more a matter of me trying to kill myself. I was inexperienced but rode fast anyway. The bike never went into a tank-slapper or experienced any other loss of stability -- in fact, it cornered okay and the brakes were excellent. The blinding acceleration was what most H2 riders were not ready for. Including me. One time, going up a steep hill on rolling pavement, I nailed the throttle as I crested the top. The bike stood straight up on its rear wheel at around 80 mph. I hung on and waited to be launched over the back. But instead the bike recovered itself and got the front wheel back down on the ground. Just bullshit luck on my part. So don't call this legendary bike a widow maker unless you don't have the balls to admit you are the one who got yourself in trouble because it was too much motorcycle for you.
I owned a 72 H2 in purple. That 2-stroke monster was crazy. It was difficult to cruise at a steady speed because it always wanted to accelerate. And when you did, the front wheel didn't like sticking to the pavement. After one year on it I sold it and bought a 73 Z1...wish I still had that bike.
That’s one hell of a bike. You did the bike justice for sure. Improvements are def a bonus and needed as you stated. They def are fast bikes. It’s a great paint job too. Great job !!! I got a 77 kz650 b1 love these older Kawis Enjoy
I started my motorcycle career at Kawasaki dealer in 1975 and cut my teeth on h1 and h2, brought the place in 1985 when when all bikes where four strokes,sure miss the two cycles
It baffles me why people want more power from a bike that already has a Frame /Brakes/Handling that can barely handle its stock power . Buy a ZX-10-RR if you want to ride faster/safer also. There is nothing I love more than riding my 1969-H1-500, 1975-H2-750 in stock form, I have never 1x thought I needed more power on either bike, it’s the experience and sensory overload that never gets old!!!
Sir, any chance you could list your mods, especially the ignition? I just acquired a 72' H2 barn find, probably one of the last in the country, with three complete long blocks, and am in the process of restoring it. I plan to create something similar to what you have, not a concourse stock, but a ridable period correct resto-mod. I want the bike to be safe, and rideable, but also cool as shit! The wheels are very rough and need a complete rebuild/replacement. I was thinking of using a set of mags from a Z1R or KZ550 with the rear drum. I want a 18" front for better tire choice and late model brakes. Any advice is much appreciated and that is a very very cool bike, well done.
Que de souvenirs de ma jeunesse, et quel regret que les normes de pollution ont assassiné l'avenir des 2 temps, dommage je pense encore à ma première h2 de 73, ça ne m'a jamais passé......
Yea, they had a hinge in the middle somewhere, Yoshamura designed a frame for these for this exact problem. I followed one into the hills behind Malibu, he left the road on a tight right hander, all I saw was some dust off the roadway. He had to climb back up, we took him to a hospital, creasote bushes are sharp Ha... I just knew he would not make that turn, too fast for conditions....
The "Original"Freaks will hate the modifications. Indeed a very nice built with modifications at the very right places. "OriginalLovers": Have a ride on an original one, enjoy the Wobble and the gears jumping out ..... This one appears like the modern variation of an oldfashioned theme. Congratulations!
I got mine on my 20th birthday in 1972. Still ride it almost every summer day. By far my favorite bike. Never jumped out of gear. Wheelies are the best part. Wobble never bothered me a bit, wobble taught me throttle control and how not to panic. Modifications are in all the wrong places. Why not buy a Ninja if that is what you want?
@Domino I have about 10K miles on my engine since I rebuilt the top and bottom ends. The two stroke oil I use is Castrol GO because it is an old school type oil similar to 2-stroke oil from back in the day. An added benefit is that it is super cheap. I use Motul Transoil Expert for the tranny, and it works well. Just for your interest I have put almost 70K miles on this bike in the many years I have owned it.
I have a 72 H2. Totally apart. Would like to build it back with marchasini (sp?) wheels. Where did you get your wheels if you don’t mind me asking. Good looking bike you have there! Great job 👍
Cool bike; why not go a step further and envelope the pipes in the original silencer. Spannies never looked good (or as good as the original ones) on the H1 H2.
LOL you're right. I know almost nothing about bikes, but my dad didn't know how to make a video for TH-cam... so together we made a video for you to enjoy.
I owned an H2 back in the day and it never tried to kill me. It was more a matter of me trying to kill myself. I was inexperienced but rode fast anyway. The bike never went into a tank-slapper or experienced any other loss of stability -- in fact, it cornered okay and the brakes were excellent. The blinding acceleration was what most H2 riders were not ready for. Including me. One time, going up a steep hill on rolling pavement, I nailed the throttle as I crested the top. The bike stood straight up on its rear wheel at around 80 mph. I hung on and waited to be launched over the back. But instead the bike recovered itself and got the front wheel back down on the ground. Just bullshit luck on my part. So don't call this legendary bike a widow maker unless you don't have the balls to admit you are the one who got yourself in trouble because it was too much motorcycle for you.
Beautiful cool specimen of an H2. Just superb . Great conversion job.............
i owned one of these years ago. Scary fast.
I owned a 72 H2 in purple. That 2-stroke monster was crazy. It was difficult to cruise at a steady speed because it always wanted to accelerate. And when you did, the front wheel didn't like sticking to the pavement. After one year on it I sold it and bought a 73 Z1...wish I still had that bike.
That’s one hell of a bike. You did the bike justice for sure. Improvements are def a bonus and needed as you stated. They def are fast bikes. It’s a great paint job too. Great job !!! I got a 77 kz650 b1 love these older Kawis Enjoy
Damn good looking bike. My first bike was the H1. I would love to get one on the track.
i had a 75 h2 with expansion chambers jetted carbs and porting. wish i still had it! i miss the 2stroke sound.
Love that kawasaki sound
I started my motorcycle career at Kawasaki dealer in 1975 and cut my teeth on h1 and h2, brought the place in 1985 when when all bikes where four strokes,sure miss the two cycles
My H2 was stolen broke my heart...looking for another.....Beautiful Widow maker
It baffles me why people want more power from a bike that already has a Frame /Brakes/Handling that can barely handle its stock power . Buy a ZX-10-RR if you want to ride faster/safer also. There is nothing I love more than riding my 1969-H1-500, 1975-H2-750 in stock form, I have never 1x thought I needed more power on either bike, it’s the experience and sensory overload that never gets old!!!
I had a '74 H2 in purple... they were detuned from '71 when they were The Fastest Motorcycle in the World...
BuzzLOLOL
Is 1971 the hottest year ?
@@oceanhome2023 they were dated 71 on the head stock but were 72...i owned one with what Kawasaki considered matching #'s and was mid 4000 serial #'s.
Fast by Gast?
Gorgeous H2
Cool bike :) geez I sure miss my mean green 1974 H2 almost killed me twice :( but she sure was fun and fast for a 18 year old in 1979 :)
It's got the look, stunning
Fucking beautiful bike! Thanks a bunch for sharing this video mate.
I had a 73 s2 in the 80's, it used to seize up, never figured out why. Maybe I was going too fast LOL!
Great looking bike nice job I have a 75 H2C :)
Sounds crisp how many horse powers???
YOU GOT THAT TUNED -REAL GOOD
Sir, any chance you could list your mods, especially the ignition? I just acquired a 72' H2 barn find, probably one of the last in the country, with three complete long blocks, and am in the process of restoring it. I plan to create something similar to what you have, not a concourse stock, but a ridable period correct resto-mod. I want the bike to be safe, and rideable, but also cool as shit!
The wheels are very rough and need a complete rebuild/replacement. I was thinking of using a set of mags from a Z1R or KZ550 with the rear drum. I want a 18" front for better tire choice and late model brakes. Any advice is much appreciated and that is a very very cool bike, well done.
Que de souvenirs de ma jeunesse, et quel regret que les normes de pollution ont assassiné l'avenir des 2 temps, dommage je pense encore à ma première h2 de 73, ça ne m'a jamais passé......
Yea, they had a hinge in the middle somewhere, Yoshamura designed a frame for these for this exact problem.
I followed one into the hills behind Malibu, he left the road on a tight right hander, all I saw was some dust off the roadway. He had to climb back up, we took him to a hospital, creasote bushes are sharp Ha...
I just knew he would not make that turn, too fast for conditions....
The "Original"Freaks will hate the modifications. Indeed a very nice built with modifications at the very right places. "OriginalLovers": Have a ride on an original one, enjoy the Wobble and the gears jumping out .....
This one appears like the modern variation of an oldfashioned theme. Congratulations!
I got mine on my 20th birthday in 1972. Still ride it almost every summer day. By far my favorite bike. Never jumped out of gear. Wheelies are the best part. Wobble never bothered me a bit, wobble taught me throttle control and how not to panic. Modifications are in all the wrong places. Why not buy a Ninja if that is what you want?
@Domino
I have about 10K miles on my engine since I rebuilt the top and bottom ends. The two stroke oil I use is Castrol GO because it is an old school type oil similar to 2-stroke oil from back in the day. An added benefit is that it is super cheap. I use Motul Transoil Expert for the tranny, and it works well. Just for your interest I have put almost 70K miles on this bike in the many years I have owned it.
I have a 72 H2. Totally apart. Would like to build it back with marchasini (sp?) wheels. Where did you get your wheels if you don’t mind me asking. Good looking bike you have there! Great job 👍
Beautiful bike is it for sale? Do you have any parts pieces you want to part with thank you anything Kawasaki
Sweet
About time someone mentions a Dyno Jet. A base line reading first .....
Yes I have one. It comes up very essay.Thats a really nicely done Triple c]8-)
the pr0 gress is the bike-----great job
thats smokin
Wow - you've spent some big dollars & a lot of time on that.
true and that fooker will move
Cool bike; why not go a step further and envelope the pipes in the original silencer. Spannies never looked good (or as good as the original ones) on the H1 H2.
damn the 1972-kaw allmost killed my azz-in 1972
ace bike
The camera guy is clueless!
LOL you're right. I know almost nothing about bikes, but my dad didn't know how to make a video for TH-cam... so together we made a video for you to enjoy.
Dont dent that front fender .
I’m sure that bikes hadn’t seen 100 mph in 20 yrs
NICE!!!!!!!!
Beautiful bike, but owner is a bit serious
They do stop, but nothing compared to a ZX-10-RR😂
You sure that's a 72 cause the paint scheme definitely says 73.
It's a custom paint job.
Carbs too big for anything but full drag bike,says denco
For the daily street driver....
thats no sewing machine
ouch
fkin rocket
Jeez someone butchered a lovely H2a by the look of it.
It wasn't lovely when he got it.
All mods are well done
Please don't F#$k up classic bikes!. If you want all that crap buy a modern plastic rocket!.