Oz ZIR Mk2 resto project....
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Re: Oz ZIR Mk2 resto project....
04 Sep 2012 22:39
Nice Bike !!! What is the difference between the Z1R and Z1R II ?
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04 Nov 2012 08:12 - 04 Nov 2012 08:150Z.Z1R Mk2 wrote: At the moment I'm restoring another "barn find" a 76 KH500 triple..to add to my Kawasaki stable.
Haven't started a project thread here as yet...but it can be found @ ksrc-au.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=40177
For those who might be wondering whats happened to my KH500 triple restoration?...here it is,99% complete.
From this.......
To this...in 3 months.
Here is some video footage....best watched in 720p HD.

1976 KH 500 triple
1978 Z1R D1
1980 Z1R MK2
1983 Gpz750 turbo
2007 ZRX 1200r
1982 GSX 1000S Katana
1983 GSX 1000S Katana
Don't knock my turbo lag - it gives your naturally aspirated a chance..
1978 Z1R D1
1980 Z1R MK2
1983 Gpz750 turbo
2007 ZRX 1200r
1982 GSX 1000S Katana
1983 GSX 1000S Katana
Don't knock my turbo lag - it gives your naturally aspirated a chance..
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Re: Oz ZIR Mk2 resto project....
04 Nov 2012 09:44
Amazing transformation 0Z.Z1R Mk2! Enjoyed the ride video very much. Bike sounds like it is running flawlessly. Beautiful bikes you have there. So I have to ask, which one is your favorite? Thanks for sharing.
Current project 76 KZ900 (This was a Vetter model)
76 KZ900
81 XJ550H SECA (Current Project)
82 XJ550R SECA
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76 KZ900
81 XJ550H SECA (Current Project)
82 XJ550R SECA
Past:
86 FJ1200
74 Z1900
72 CB450
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Re: Oz ZIR Mk2 resto project....
04 Nov 2012 11:29
I remember my first ride on the 500. It stood up and tried to buck me off! Nice job and a great looking stable.
Wayne
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Home built KZ1000 turbo setup
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/532476...s-budget-turbo-build
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/532489-74-z-makeover
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Re: Oz ZIR Mk2 resto project....
04 Nov 2012 21:10Hard to pick a favorite Joe....as they are all my babies.KZJOE900 wrote: So I have to ask, which one is your favorite? Thanks for sharing.
All 3 except the ZRX have had been fully restored from the stand up.

The turbo is the best bang for buck, the ZRX is just plain grunt, the Z1R is great to ride while the triple is light peaky, and smells sweet.

1976 KH 500 triple
1978 Z1R D1
1980 Z1R MK2
1983 Gpz750 turbo
2007 ZRX 1200r
1982 GSX 1000S Katana
1983 GSX 1000S Katana
Don't knock my turbo lag - it gives your naturally aspirated a chance..
1978 Z1R D1
1980 Z1R MK2
1983 Gpz750 turbo
2007 ZRX 1200r
1982 GSX 1000S Katana
1983 GSX 1000S Katana
Don't knock my turbo lag - it gives your naturally aspirated a chance..
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Re: Oz ZIR Mk2 resto project....
04 Nov 2012 21:32
I got a line on another tripple today, them things get my blood flowing. I'm the same way on the smell, gotta love a good 2 smoker!
Bike is sweet and for the time frame, you must not have a day job.

Les
Bike is sweet and for the time frame, you must not have a day job.


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kzrider.com/forum/13-bike-related/491552...one-followed-me-home
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76 kz 900 turbo
77 LTD 1000 turbo
2 78 Z1R's
72 H2
kzrider.com/forum/13-bike-related/491552...one-followed-me-home
accelerate.presspublisher.us/issue/issue-6-2012/article/ltd
www.cycleworld.com/2013/09/04/2013-cycle...-concours-bike-show/
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Re: Oz ZIR Mk2 resto project....
05 Nov 2012 01:33
thats my favorite....so simple and cool...the chambers are wicked too...very tight work my friend...sweet
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Re: Oz ZIR Mk2 resto project....
05 Nov 2012 09:08
Thanks for sharing the videos. 
I sure miss my 750 H2

I sure miss my 750 H2
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Re: Oz ZIR Mk2 resto project....
05 Nov 2012 10:43
Top notch, killer job thanks for the vids and pics
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