In the meantime' I'll be waiting patiently for the "CORRECT" Kerker to arrive.
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Kawasaki 1980 ZIR MK2
Re: Kawasaki 1980 ZIR MK2
by kawadave » Fri Sep 09, 2011 8:27 pm
Heres a few new pics for yuz....Pirrelli Sport Demon's fitted today...
In the meantime' I'll be waiting patiently for the "CORRECT" Kerker to arrive.
In the meantime' I'll be waiting patiently for the "CORRECT" Kerker to arrive.
Don't knock my turbo lag - it gives your naturally aspirated a chance..
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Re: Kawasaki 1980 ZIR MK2
by fezzick » Fri Sep 09, 2011 8:33 pm
Awesome job, mate. Take my hat off to you.
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Re: Kawasaki 1980 ZIR MK2
by born green » Sat Sep 10, 2011 8:45 pm
Man thats one clean Z1R, great job mate, and those things are starting to bring big $$$
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Re: Kawasaki 1980 ZIR MK2
by born green » Sat Sep 10, 2011 8:51 pm
Hang on a sec, what yr is that?
I thort the MK2 didnt have a kickstart? i kno they had a provision for it.
Been that long since i had anything to do with them, so prob wrong!!
I thort the MK2 didnt have a kickstart? i kno they had a provision for it.
Been that long since i had anything to do with them, so prob wrong!!
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95 tickford XR6,
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Re: Kawasaki 1980 ZIR MK2
by kawadave » Sat Sep 10, 2011 9:13 pm
They have a kicker is under the seat....the 1 on the bike is from a Zthou,this was not a concourse resto...but very close. 
Besides,always wanted a bike with a kick start.
Besides,always wanted a bike with a kick start.
Don't knock my turbo lag - it gives your naturally aspirated a chance..
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Re: Kawasaki 1980 ZIR MK2
by kawadave » Sun Sep 11, 2011 10:36 am
Don't knock my turbo lag - it gives your naturally aspirated a chance..
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Re: Kawasaki 1980 ZIR MK2
by Eian » Wed Sep 21, 2011 9:05 pm
Thats come up really nice,I must say i'm more than a little jealous!a job well done,you must be stoked
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Re: Kawasaki 1980 ZIR MK2
by Gosling1 » Wed Sep 21, 2011 10:26 pm
this thread deserves to be in the Classic Kawi section - far too good to be tucked away down here in For Sale !!
Will get this sorted ASAP
Will get this sorted ASAP
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Re: Kawasaki 1980 ZIR MK2
by s man » Thu Sep 22, 2011 8:08 pm
I rode the MK1 when they first came out, but never had a ride on a MK2 hint hint???? 
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Re: Kawasaki 1980 ZIR MK2
by kawadave » Thu Sep 22, 2011 8:17 pm
Its very much like the rex to ride....minus the grunt and the brakes.
Don't knock my turbo lag - it gives your naturally aspirated a chance..
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Re: Kawasaki 1980 ZIR MK2
by kawadave » Sat Oct 15, 2011 7:37 pm
Got the big Z registered yesterday....
Heres a quick ride after I sorted a few things out.
Apologies for the wind noise,didn't want to cover over that sweet kwaka and Kerker pipe sound.
Heres a quick ride after I sorted a few things out.
Apologies for the wind noise,didn't want to cover over that sweet kwaka and Kerker pipe sound.
Don't knock my turbo lag - it gives your naturally aspirated a chance..
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78 Z1R 1000
80 Z1R Mk11
07 ZRX 1200r
83 GSX1000sd Katana
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78 Z1R 1000
80 Z1R Mk11
07 ZRX 1200r
83 GSX1000sd Katana
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Re: Kawasaki 1980 ZIR MK2
by h.b.bear » Sat Oct 15, 2011 7:48 pm
Very sweet Dave 
as said before,job well done Good to see you wearing gloves thatll keep the poms happy if you show them
as said before,job well done Good to see you wearing gloves thatll keep the poms happy if you show them - h.b.bear
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Re: Kawasaki 1980 ZIR MK2
by Gosling1 » Sat Oct 15, 2011 7:56 pm
Nice ! bike looks really tidy mate - I bet you are already thinking about the next project ?
where was the camera mounted ?
where was the camera mounted ?
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Re: Kawasaki 1980 ZIR MK2
by loubre » Sat Oct 15, 2011 7:57 pm
Very very nice, top job!
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