1974 Kawasaki Z1 Dragbike in 1985 "Old Zs Never Die!"
This is a 25 yo (1985) VHS video of my old Z1 making a 9.54 pass. This is a 7-time National Record Holding Z1. All-time bests are 9.39 @ 138 in the 1/4 and 5.87 @ 116 in the 1/8th. I bought this bike new in March of 1974 and still own it today. (2010) There isn't/never was a turbo, Nitrous, big-block, slider clutch, tach, shiftlight, 2-step or any other such garbage on this bike. Strictly "seat of the pants". The motor was built by Mark McIntosh of M&M Racing Louisville Ky in 1978. It is 1045cc with 31mm CR carbs and carried 640# in it's record settng form. Haters,Squids,Stunters or most Hardly/Zuki Lovers will not be able to appreciate this motorcycle or the era in which it was created. It can't do "Stoppies", I don't "stand on the seat" and "Wheelies" are limited by the bar set-up. "It is what it is": A historic example of a record setting "Modified" of it's era and preserved exactly as it was in 1986. Old Zs Never Die!
kawasaki z1 1327cc
my dads kawasaki z1a painted as a z1b with a 1327cc APE big block high comp pistons massive valves high lift cams 8 plug head vance&hines Exhaust 37mm keihin cr carbs built by debben performance featured in april 2002 streetfighters magazine modified and braced frame jmc swing arm harrison billet front brakes standard drum on the rear akront alloy rims with stainless spokes and much MORE.
would swap for diesel astra LOL!!!
Kawasaki Triple Dragbike - Super Eliminator
A movie about the Super Eliminator drag racing class. The class features Kawasaki H2 and H1 triples, Suzuki GT 750 Water Buffalos, a Polaris Starfire powered dragbike, Yamaha RD 350's and 400's and could have a Suzuki 500 twin racing this year. Photos 1 and 3 at the end are courtesy of Kevin Melling.
Getting the '73 Kawasaki Z1 900 Running
1973 Kawasaki Z1 900. This bike was the fastest street bike when it was made. It has a double overhead cam four cylinder engine with four carbs. Did a little driveway ridin after we got it runnin.
Kawasaki Z1 Dragbike in 1985 with Lisa Kelly
This Clip was shot in 1985 by Tom Hoover and edited by Craig Smith. It features Lisa Kelly of the "Celtic Woman" performing her hit "The Voice" Music mimmics the events and pace of our lives! 1045cc motored, 640# w /rider, classic "Modified" of the 80s. A 7-time National Record Holder, runs a 9.54 on this pass in 1985 at Osceola Dragway. Thanks to Craig Smith for the digial editing. http://www.cafepress.com/pixbymp
Kawasaki Z1 1973 World Speed Record Part 2 of 2
Kawasaki "So Far So Fast" video features the 1973 24 hour endurance record on the Kawasaki Z1 at Daytona. Features rider Yvon Duhamel. This is part 2 of 2.
This is one segment from the restored video player " Kawasaki Good Times Theatre". The Good Times Theatre video players were used at Kawasaki dealerships in the 1970's for customer viewing on the showrooms.
This restored video features great Kawasaki moments from the mid to late 1970's. Audio quality on the restored video is fair, but clearly understandable. This is a great piece of Motorcycle History. Hope you enjoy it.
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Kawasaki Z1 1973 World Speed Record Part 1 of 2
Kawasaki "So Far So Fast" video features the 1973 24 hour endurance record on the Kawasaki Z1 at Daytona. Features rider Yvon Duhamel.
This is one segment from the restored video player " Kawasaki Good Times Theatre". The Good Times Theatre video players were used at Kawasaki dealerships in the 1970's for customer viewing on the showrooms.
This restored video features great Kawasaki moments from the mid to late 1970's. Audio quality on the restored video is fair, but clearly understandable. This is a great piece of Motorcycle History. Hope you enjoy it.
Kawasaki Z1
EMI records "Time to say goodbye" by Andrea Bocelli & Sarah Brightman
Itunes - http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/time-to-say-goodbye/id1118693?uo=4
1900 original miles
