Hello from New Zealand

New member here from New Zealand.
I've been retired for a number of years now so that has allowed me more time to further pursue my passion which is restoring old motorcycles.
Apart from restoring a 1976 Z900 (KZ for you US guys) more than 25 years ago, I haven't had any other Kawasaki's in my shed. Not by choice though, I just happened to start restoring SOHC Hondas - mainly CB750's and CB500's and have completed around 10 in total. I only own one of those now, as the rest have been sold off to fund the next project.
However, recently a friend of mine bought a semi-restored '73 Z1 and it came with a spare engine which turns out to be a very early '72 engine. In return for helping my friend with his restoration (mainly engine assembly) he has gifted me the spare engine and anything else that is left over.
I've now purchased a frame from Australia (at a ridiculous price), so my Z1 project has now started ! 
Just starting to realize that Z1 parts are very expensive, especially as there is next to nothing available here in NZ (very small market where Z1's sold in their hundreds and not thousands).
Looking forward to asking "newb" questions and tapping in to all the knowledge here on the forum.
Cheers - JT

Welcome JT
We are here to help in anyway we can
Dave

Welcome to KZRider! 

Welcome JT, from another Z1 guy in central Massachusetts.
This is the place for answers, the members have lots of experience and knowledge, and are happy to help.

Kia Ora from Tauranga,
A great forum with awesome people and a wealth of knowledge 
Rich.

Welcome from the UK

Welcome to the forum! 

From the Pacific North West to you in New Zealand JT
Welcome to KZR !
Bill

Welcome JT.

Looking forward to your project.

 

Welcome.  I never realized Kawasaki used both KZ and Z in different markets, I supposed I have a whole new name to search when looking for random things to read about my bike.