Count Steer wrote: ↑Sat Apr 01, 2023 4:35 pm
It's OK but the choice of paint isn't.
There's something really wrong going on with how low the front end is and how close to the ground the belly pan/fairing is. The bike looks like it's hard on the brakes while stood still. There's virtually zero clearance (Clarence) between mudguard and fairing.
Good point. I didn't look too hard...the colour put me off.
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mangocrazy wrote: ↑Sat Apr 01, 2023 5:09 pm
There's something really wrong going on with how low the front end is and how close to the ground the belly pan/fairing is. The bike looks like it's hard on the brakes while stood still. There's virtually zero clearance (Clarence) between mudguard and fairing.
Count Steer wrote: ↑Sat Apr 01, 2023 4:35 pm
It's OK but the choice of paint isn't.
There's something really wrong going on with how low the front end is and how close to the ground the belly pan/fairing is. The bike looks like it's hard on the brakes while stood still. There's virtually zero clearance (Clarence) between mudguard and fairing.
Looks like there's a ratchet strap on the front brake hanger where the caliper is missing? Like some drag bikes I've seen. Which might also explain 1 disc?
Hmm, that seller's definition of "immaculate" (and his use of apostrophes , and OTT gushing description ) is way off, as this pic for one illustrates- that really won't look too great up close IMO....
This one is a lot more befitting of his "best anywhere" description and has some interesting (to me) add-ons /upgrades too- very different price point though, of course ! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/185806732651 ... media=COPY
Rode down to the local bike shop but were too busy to take it for the ITV(MOT). I remember now why I love the bike
These 2 were in the shop. Both 5 years old and looked like new.
I loved the Honda and the Z900 might have worked without the white stripe on fairing.
Cheesy might like it
I've looked at Z900RSs many times with a view to buying one, but there's something about them that doesn't float my boat, I think the proportions are wrong, the tank is too wide and the back end is too short, but ultimately they just look wrong.
Le_Fromage_Grande wrote: ↑Wed Apr 05, 2023 1:09 pm
I've looked at Z900RSs many times with a view to buying one, but there's something about them that doesn't float my boat, I think the proportions are wrong, the tank is too wide and the back end is too short, but ultimately they just look wrong.
Park one next to a proper Z1. The 900RS is too tall & too short.
Le_Fromage_Grande wrote: ↑Wed Apr 05, 2023 1:09 pm
I've looked at Z900RSs many times with a view to buying one, but there's something about them that doesn't float my boat, I think the proportions are wrong, the tank is too wide and the back end is too short, but ultimately they just look wrong.
Park one next to a proper Z1. The 900RS is too tall & too short.
A mate spent big money on a Delkevic to bring his a bit closer to a Z1.
Still looks wrong, the 650 is better looking (but is missing two cylinders)
My dream bike would be one that rides like a modern bike but looks like an early 80s AMA Superbike, it's never going to happen, and building one is more difficult than it at first appeared.
Le_Fromage_Grande wrote: ↑Wed Apr 05, 2023 7:49 pm
Still looks wrong, the 650 is better looking (but is missing two cylinders)
My dream bike would be one that rides like a modern bike but looks like an early 80s AMA Superbike, it's never going to happen, and building one is more difficult than it at first appeared.
Skub wrote: ↑Wed Apr 05, 2023 5:59 pm
A mate spent big money on a Delkevic to bring his a bit closer to a Z1.
Mate here did the same thing, but Doremi pipes (they made the originals for Kaw), lights, turn signals & engine covers etc... but he also has a *full set* of '73-'76 900's.
) is way off, as this pic for one illustrates- that really won't look too great up close IMO....
