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Ratti
17th June 2011, 21:09
Finally, the big day arrived.

got home from work and shortly afterward my 'early 80's Z1000Ltd arrived in the driveway. I was not expecting this and was slightly overwhelmed by it! Sadly, I do feel somewhat like a non-custodial parent with weekend visiting rights as I am under instructions to not take it out of town and to have it back at the mechanics on Monday.

Still...this has been a moment I've been waiting on since mid 2007, so I'll take my joys where I can thankyouverymuch!

I'll post some pix on Sunday just to prove that it really happend.

yippee!

Ocean1
17th June 2011, 21:14
Nice. I take it there's a rebuild to complete, what's still to do?

Edbear
17th June 2011, 21:21
Finally, the big day arrived.

got home from work and shortly afterward my 'early 80's Z1000Ltd arrived in the driveway. I was not expecting this and was slightly overwhelmed by it! Sadly, I do feel somewhat like a non-custodial parent with weekend visiting rights as I am under instructions to not take it out of town and to have it back at the mechanics on Monday.

Still...this has been a moment I've been waiting on since mid 2007, so I'll take my joys where I can thankyouverymuch!

I'll post some pix on Sunday just to prove that it really happend.

yippee!

I remember a Yank road test on them way back then and the tester's loved it! Cool bike! Look forward to the pics!

Ratti
17th June 2011, 21:30
Nice. I take it there's a rebuild to complete, what's still to do?

I think he has worked his way down the list and has carbs and maybe starter motor still to sort out properly. Not sure really.

At this stage- who fricken cares? I have it for the weekend!
:2thumbsup

Ocean1
17th June 2011, 21:39
I think he has worked his way down the list and has carbs and maybe starter motor still to sort out properly. Not sure really.

At this stage- who fricken cares? I have it for the weekend!
:2thumbsup

Suspect the carbs at least are tolerably important.

Hope you get some miles on it tomorrow eh?

Ratti
17th June 2011, 21:41
ya think? Sadly, am unable to ride tomorrow as I have a commitment, but all on for Sunday, rain, hail or shine!

Smifffy
17th June 2011, 21:59
ya think? Sadly, am unable to ride tomorrow as I have a commitment, but all on for Sunday, rain, hail or shine!

Ride like a loon! But safely... :)

Ratti
17th June 2011, 22:02
Not Ratti, I ride like the Nana that I am.
Who cares? I GET TO RIDE MY ZED!

Have i mentioned that yet?

wickle
18th June 2011, 08:08
You didn't ride like a Nana on the yellow thing with that fantasy electric gadget , have a good time Ratti

Maha
18th June 2011, 09:23
Finally, the big day arrived.

got home from work and shortly afterward my 'early 80's Z1000Ltd arrived in the driveway. I was not expecting this and was slightly overwhelmed by it! Sadly, I do feel somewhat like a non-custodial parent with weekend visiting rights as I am under instructions to not take it out of town and to have it back at the mechanics on Monday.

Still...this has been a moment I've been waiting on since mid 2007, so I'll take my joys where I can thankyouverymuch!

I'll post some pix on Sunday just to prove that it really happend.

yippee!

Meet you in Taupo for a late lunch then?

Ratti
18th June 2011, 18:32
You didn't ride like a Nana on the yellow thing with that fantasy electric gadget , have a good time Ratti

sssh Wickle, that's our private secret man!

Ratti
19th June 2011, 17:23
Just got back from first outing on Z#4...If I were a regular smoker, I'd be lying back with a ciggy and a grin! Dayam that was good!

Max Headroom
20th June 2011, 12:48
Good news, Ratti.

Now, where are the pics you promised?

Ratti
10th July 2011, 19:59
Working on the pics. But good news is that Henry is home to stay.
Well until he breaks down and has to visit the mechanic again anyway.

Has had a thorough inspection of some very private bits, replaced bits that needed it ( and some which didn't ) and is so nice to ride with modern shocks!
Big grin and a very happy rodent!

John_H
10th July 2011, 20:12
Working on the pics. But good news is that Henry is home to stay.
Well until he breaks down and has to visit the mechanic again anyway.

Has had a thorough inspection of some very private bits, replaced bits that needed it ( and some which didn't ) and is so nice to ride with modern shocks!
Big grin and a very happy rodent!

Excellent. I look forward to riding with Henry.....and you.