Vintage 1973 Kawasaki Z-1 900 Custom Cafe Racer

This very nice vintage Kawasaki Z-1 900 Caf? racer is being sold from a large collection due to the owners declining health. The bike has been in climate controlled storage for the last 30+ years and was last road registered in 1985. It is a one of a kind bike with a interesting history. The bike was stolen shortly after being sold in 1973 and stripped of everything except the frame and engine. The previous owner bought the frame and engine fro, n virtually new condition,the insurance company . Hence the salvage title. He then sent the frame to Yoshimura racing in California to have the stockframe modified to race standard. Hepurchased what were at the time the trickest parts available for the build. Magnesium one piece wheels, unstall dual head light fairing, omaselli clip ons, lectronic ignition, erker 4 into one exhaust, awasaki Works replica Fuel tank and seat, ver size chain and sprockets(630), ustom made rea, custom made dual drilled disc brake set up in fron, ustom made rear disc brake, ir fork set up, il cooler, od type air cleaners,and Koni Shocks.The engine is stock a, at the tim, it was the most powerful production engine in existence. I have installed new tire, attery, hanged oil and filter, lushed brake fluid, nd cleaned carbs. Bike runs well but could stand some additional tuning and carb synchronization. Above 3000 rpm it absolutely runs great, etween 2500 and 3000rpm it has a slight bog. Engine sounds good but could stand a valve adjustment as one valve has a slight tick. Engine runs clean with no smoke.Otherwise everything seems to function as it should, hifts well and brakes, specially the front, ork well. Riding position is full race. And yes, he bike flat hauls, ery fas, a true super bike .The odometer says 22,000 but I cant say how accurate that is. This bike is not perfect, t is 43 years old .Bike is sold with no warranty or guarantees of any kind. Please ask questions before bidding, can help load the bike and help co ordinate with your shipper.Good luck

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