At last it's finished

**Blackbird** · 26th June 2006, 17:43

Originally Posted by classic zed

Now thats finished I am allowed to start the next project, A supercharged Z1300, Iv got most of the bits so have to get it dont quick

What sort of supercharger, vane or Roots type?

Congrats on a fantastic restoration job.

**inlinefour** · 26th June 2006, 17:46

Originally Posted by classic zed

The complete restoration of my Kawasaki Z1300 from a basket of bits to a bike ready to ride.
Fortunes spent on eBay then loads of re-chroming (even the nuts and bolts).
Powder coated frame, swing arm and lots of brackets.
Engine stripped, re-painted and re-assembled with new parts as needed, dynojet kit for the carbs, Mitsubishi V6 ignition coils (nice big spark).
Repainted in Kawasaki Lightning Blue over a silver base, with original style decals made in silver not gold.
King and Queen seat re-trimmed courtesy of In-Car Upholstery.

Just need to get it vinned and I'm ready to go.

I normally do not like kawasakis much, but I are right into classic and vintage bikes. That bike looks mint, hope you enjoy it just as much if not more than what I enjoy my classics in the garage.

**classic zed** · 26th June 2006, 17:49

Originally Posted by Blackbird

What sort of supercharger, vane or Roots type?

Congrats on a fantastic restoration job.

came off a Toyota MR2 good for up to about 1800cc and should get 4-7 psi boost, and the best thing is they are driven by a magnetic clutch so I can switch it in when I want it. Also to go on is a commodore fuel injection system (inline 6) and if I can get them a Wiseco 1500cc overbore kit.

I have ZX12 front forks and wheels, zx10 switchgear and master cylinders (hydraulic clutch) with Tokiko 6 pot calipers all round to help it stop.

Should be fun

**diggydog** · 26th June 2006, 18:04

classic- nice job mate, nice colour blue, what year is it, and what would the total coin spent on her?, i understand with being a classic it's worth it maybe.

**T.W.R** · 26th June 2006, 18:14

That is one seriously delicious piece of work!!

I put a few Kms in on one years & years ago & it was just magic, turbine smooth & effortless.

I'm jealous

and hope that isn't going to be the recipient of the S/charger

keep it as it is, it's awesome as it is !

**classic zed** · 26th June 2006, 18:15

Originally Posted by diggydog

classic- nice job mate, nice colour blue, what year is it, and what would the total coin spent on her?, i understand with being a classic it's worth it maybe.

Its a 79 bike and as for the money, I bought 2 of them for $4,000, one was roadworthy until a Honda Civic decided otherwise, I have probably spent about $7,000 restoring it, $2,000 on chrome alone

the pipes I bought in from the States were quite rusty but Otahuhu chrome did a great job on them and the whole bucket of nuts bolts and washers, and hard chrome on the fork stanchions.
Paintwork was no problem, that was done by me (not happy with the tank so I will do it again) as was all the mechanical and electrical work, so no labour charges there.

**justsomeguy** · 26th June 2006, 18:22

Lovely stuff,

Now do a little write up on it - find some pictures then politely ask Big Dave (I heard he can be bribed with beer

) if he has place in an issue of Kiwi Rider for it

You never know - your little bike could become world famous

**Sensei** · 26th June 2006, 18:39

Brings a Tear to my eye looking at this Beautiful bike ! Well done I cann't say anymore .

**T.W.R** · 26th June 2006, 18:43

will we see one of these in a few weeks in colour

**diggydog** · 26th June 2006, 18:43

Originally Posted by classic zed

Its a 79 bike and as for the money, I bought 2 of them for $4,000, one was roadworthy until a Honda Civic decided otherwise, I have probably spent about $7,000 restoring it, $2,000 on chrome alone

the pipes I bought in from the States were quite rusty but Otahuhu chrome did a great job on them and the whole bucket of nuts bolts and washers, and hard chrome on the fork stanchions.
Paintwork was no problem, that was done by me (not happy with the tank so I will do it again) as was all the mechanical and electrical work, so no labour charges there.

Thats not bad in some ways as you have a new bike, as will it being a classic.
i did'nt think she was in late seventies thought may of been eighties, you would probable get something back out of it, great stuff.
Are you going to use her for yourself or use her on occasion etc ?

**classic zed** · 26th June 2006, 18:50

Originally Posted by diggydog

Thats not bad in some ways as you have a new bike, as will it being a classic.
i did'nt think she was in late seventies thought may of been eighties, you would probable get something back out of it, great stuff.
Are you going to use her for yourself or use her on occasion etc ?

I will use it for work most likely, so almost daily ridden when it gets its plates, I'm looking forward to getting out and meeting everyone on some rides or events