Kawasaki 1980 ZIR MK2

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Re: Kawasaki 1980 ZIR MK2

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Heres a few new pics for yuz....Pirrelli Sport Demon's fitted today... :kuda:

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In the meantime' I'll be waiting patiently for the "CORRECT" Kerker to arrive. :oops:
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Re: Kawasaki 1980 ZIR MK2

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Awesome job, mate. Take my hat off to you.
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Re: Kawasaki 1980 ZIR MK2

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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

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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!!
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Re: Kawasaki 1980 ZIR MK2

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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. :kuda:
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Don't knock my turbo lag - it gives your naturally aspirated a chance..

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Awsome. :kuda: :kuda: :kuda:
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Re: Kawasaki 1980 ZIR MK2

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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

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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 :kuda:
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I rode the MK1 when they first came out, but never had a ride on a MK2 hint hint???? :lol:
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Re: Kawasaki 1980 ZIR MK2

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Its very much like the rex to ride....minus the grunt and the brakes. ;)
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Re: Kawasaki 1980 ZIR MK2

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Got the big Z registered yesterday.... :kuda: :kuda:

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. jerk.gif

Don't knock my turbo lag - it gives your naturally aspirated a chance..

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Re: Kawasaki 1980 ZIR MK2

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Very sweet Dave 8) as said before,job well done :kuda: Good to see you wearing gloves thatll keep the poms happy if you show them :lol:
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Re: Kawasaki 1980 ZIR MK2

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Nice ! bike looks really tidy mate - I bet you are already thinking about the next project ?

where was the camera mounted ?

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Re: Kawasaki 1980 ZIR MK2

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Very very nice, top job!
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