1972 H2 Kawasaki Triple "A Show Bike is Born"
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- We restored the 1974 Z1 900 "Project Green" for our customer Phil. Once this was completed, he asked us to find an H2 750 Triple like the one he rode cross country as a young man. We literally dug one out of our warehouse that we think fits the bill.
Enjoy and have a very, Merry Christmas and Happy and Safe 2019.
fabulous, I never had one but away's wanted to own this bike, its not for speeding on but just the magic that this bike had in the day, yes give it a blast but its owning something like this that's the reward, nice job.
👍🏾 I just got my 1981 kz650 running again... I love these bikes
Enjoy it!
The amazing personal attention to each and every part and the process of ongoing video updates is the most thorough and reliably expert mechanical and restorative arts & service I have ever seen!
I love that there are guys rebuilding and restoring these bikes. When I drive around the area I live, I see the buildings that were once motorcycle dealerships. Some had 30 plus bikes in the show room at that time. A few of the buildings remain but none even have business of any kind.
Gobsmacked...such awesomeness. Your whole approach and philosophy - love it. Cudos, respect to the customer who commissioned this too.
Huge credit to your employees, this bike looks better than new. Australian fan.
As always, another high quality restoration! Wow that’s beautiful!
This one knocks my socks off.
Memories abound.... I bought a new 1971 H1 in January of 71, and then the H2 came out in 72. I wanted one really bad, but could never come up with the 500.00 difference....GREAT WORK....Sure glad you didn't let us down by not starting it I was getting worried....Loved the Drive away......Thanks.
In 1972 I was 16 years old and not legally allowed to ride a motorbike (you need to be 18 over here) so I rode my Yamaha FS1 moped. But there was a guy in our small village who owned an H2 just like this one. How I envied him!! Later on I got involved in triples but not the Kawasaki's. The British BSA / Triumph push rod threes instead. Still love the H2 though - what a gem. In the early seventies it was something from outer space - and it probably still is.
I am totally lusting after this bike! Talk about having fun riding it but also appreciating its beauty.
Fantastic restoration. Love it. Happy Christmas from Newcastle upon Tyne UK😎
I love it when a plan comes together! A buddy used to race a blue '72 H2 in the AFM (numberplate #818) and did really well with it. His tip was to keep the arms and upper body relaxed, and just let 'er squirm. Tighten up and things went south quickly. He rode that bike to a seventh place in the 1978 AMA superbike event at Sears Point.
Another great restoration! The H2 are my main passion. Awesome to see you get another one back on the road!
Stunning bike ,absolutely beautiful 👍👍👍👍
The owner is a very lucky man BEAUTIFUL
I had one of these before I got my 750/5. If you happen to own one of these H2's, I recommend strongly, very strongly, you do not ever let a friend or potential buyer take it out for a spin. These bikes require a certain specific method of operation, particularly over 80 MPH. Coasting should be avoided at all cost. Be on the throttle or on the brakes. Repeat... DO NOT COAST.
Wow Johhny! Excellent job. Nice editing work with the video too. I love to see a bike running knowing I rebuilt the crank. I love doing these things! You inspire me to get my old gal restored.
This is one of your cranks
What an awesome job sir.!!! It brings back great memories, and a beautiful piece of history.!
Super Nice! I ran into one of these on the road one day after I had upgraded myself from the '71 H1 to the green '76 KZ 900. He wanted to race but I chickened out, not wanting to get beat by that scary two stroke. I was a relatively new rider and did not think I could outrace him and I did not want to lose status by having that H2 beat my 'fastest bike on the street'. Maybe next time... Have a great Christmas and Happy New Year, Johnny!
Happy Christmas from the U.K. to all at Johnny’s
Merry Christmas! Thanks for watching!
Amazing! Another rocket back on the road... well done! You guys are awesome!
What a blast from the past for me! Love it! You guys are magicians.............
Love this! Proper genuine restoration 👌
What a Time Machine Beauty!
He said redo it oh my God that's a miracle unbelievable Talent here
What a beautiful machine. Bravo!
Two exhaust pipes on the right side; one pipe on the left side! This is really cool!
AMAZING WORK! What a beauty!
Goodness, I am speechless at the quality that your shop puts out. ps. nice choice of music there at the ending
Thanks Zrkn1. You're a loyal watcher. We appreciate it.
Wow, stunning, great work of one of the most cutest bikes of the 1970s.
Right in my back yard, I've landed my balloon in his yard. I,m working on my 73 s2 probably have to visit his shop to get some things taken care of. Great people!
Great people...
They had rear& front turn signal stems & my exact key # for my 72-H2👍...shipped to Canada in 2 days
Wow, what a lovely machine, you did it proud
thanks again for sharing with us old guys.
That is stunning you know your onions
Talk about attention to detail. Holy crap. Real nice work.
Better than new! Nice video too. Thanks for posting!
You do some nice work. I really wanted to hear it run though. My first street bike was a Yamaha RD-250 and I liked the Ring ding sound.
Wonderful detail! Thanks for sharing your expertise.
They didn’t look that good brand new. I know. I used to put them together. Excellent restore! Especially to have original pipes!
Amazing work, thanks for the video!
That's a Beautiful Restoration!! The Blue makes it all come together!!
Candy tone blue= pearl white, flare silver, candy blue
I had a 1972 750 man that thing was quick
More 2 stroke restoration for the people!!!!! Beautiful job!
Very Nice! Love the blue paint. Great looking Machine.
This is what you call the work of artisans
A beautiful motorbike, brilliant work.
UNA MARAVILLA.
Utterly beautiful
VERY nice job on that H2
Gorgeous restoration.
Really lovely work on this fanstatic old bike :):):)
06:18 Johnny the "Vince Lombardi" glasses are cool they suit you well Sir great work you guys do.
Better Than New,gorgeous job
If you ever decide to get an H2, get the '72...after all the mags called it a widow maker in their tests Kawi got a little gun shy and rejetted (leaned out) the '73 and '74 and also made the swing arm longer...they were still badass scooters but the '72 was a special beast (a former two class AMA Expert License holder in 125cc Motocross and 250cc Road Race who bought an almost new '72 H2 in my Sr. year in H.S. in 1975).
@DominoYeah I have ridden both in that period, I had a buddy who had an H1...it was a fun bike and was peaky but I used to eat his lunch on my H2...we both ended up having expansion chambers and I went further with 32mm Mikunis and my Motocross racing engine man (My Dad the Engineer out at Cape Canaveral) gave me a modest port job...I ran a 11:74 at the drags when I was a Sr. in H.S. with her. The 72 H2 was a really fun scooter.
Nice, nice, nice very nice. Lovely job sir! Enjoy your vids very much. Always great work. Wish id bought S1C over GT250 seansons greets from Bristol UK.
Sweet bike. I remember those.
Extremely Nice Work... Johnny 💥💥💥💥💥
As always, Beautiful Bikes.
Awesome job, you guys are amazing.
Looks great! Great job!
Better than new!
beautiful work
Awesome job man....just Awesome...
Beautiful job!
I agree with you....GORGEOUS
Just amazing!
Happy Christmas from Germany to all at Johnnys 🎄. The Bike Looks so Amazing 👍.
Merry Christmas, Wood Carver. Thanks for watching!
its cool to see the guy ive bought alot parts off for my H1
Stephen, thank you for your business
AWESOME!! I miss my triples.😰😰😎😎😎😎😎
Wow that is beautiful. Wish we got to hear run it though!
Superb job man..............
WOW!!! Love it !!😍
Have a kwacking Xmas Johnny , keep up the good work 🎅🏻🏍🔧🙅🏼♂️
Nice work guys 👍🏼. Love the two strokes ! Would of liked to hear it run !
One has recently been listed here in Australia for $32000
" I seem to remember stashing a h2 somewhere in here "
I wish i had your problem : ]
We all have to clean out the buildings some time
I have one of these in the back of my garage I’d forgot about
I used to have H2b, had to drive across London to Wandsworth daily (20 miles, bike did 11mpg! Aaagh! )Used to do 100mph across London Bridge at 6.30 am!
I wanted to hear it run! & that was a nice “ninja” in the background, was it a 900?
Me too. 😃😃😃😃😃
nice shop----you know your stuff---------
Nice work... 👍
Bar clamps aren't gloss. Satin :) H.L is dented on top. Oh you're going to love me. Don Fulsang IS my benchmark. 2 rubbers under oil tank metal strap.
Very clean and nice job I am a 73 purple and orange guy just saying
Wonderful. Merry Christmas all.
Thank you, Merry Christmas!
amazing !!! Mr. John , if you'd tell me that's a new show room bike from 1972 that was brought here in a time machine - i'd believe you !!! :-)
Phenomenal!
Nice work...
Simple beautiful
Original Takasago rims were date specific...very crucial to keep with the bike.
Loved that Johnny, I owned mach3 and a h1.thats how I would build them when I was young a and had patience.
I would even weld on and mould the welding on the frames.
I still love triples and regret selling them as we do.
You said body work done in Japan, did I hear that right,
Love your work
mint restoration u guys certainly know what its all about....remembering these bikes in early eightys in austraila they where .... wheel standing powerband freaks.....great in a straight line..they would eat the cb honda sevenfifthy four witch was meant to be a superbike???? what a joke????.but very slow compared to fuel injected bikes of today.....have ridern them all over the last 38 years...went back to a slower paced more cruising machine that i own these day 2009 dyna superglide harley
The people in charge of the EPA need to loosen up a bit. We need to start making calls and e-mails to those in charge. Let's bring these bikes back. It's what the people want and deserve.
Very nice but you should not have polished the outer fins
Andy Pandy i think it gives a nice touch.
I agree but people did that as the end ones were the only ones they could polish.
What a transformation! Love watching your videos even though I'm a Honda guy! Question: Did Kawasaki powdercoat the frame, side stand etc originally or were they painted? I'm guessing they were painted, but you are powdercoating because it is a more robust finish. Thx!
damn great job
Looks like Vertex pistons with that coating
Awesome !
Very nice!
I understand you wanted to make it as original as possible but adding a second disc brake on front wheel would have been nice.