Kawasaki H1 1971

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Re: Kawasaki H1 1971

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Skub wrote: Sat Feb 03, 2024 3:21 pm During the colder weather I've been getting a bit of clutch drag. When I put the bike in first it starts to creep,to the extent it would easily stall if the revs weren't up a bit.

The triple hive knowledge recommended using Motul mineral Transoil 10/30,so I punched in about 50 miles and got the old oil good and warm before dumping it out. I'm happy to report the drag is gone and I can even select neutral from a standstill,which was never possible,I needed to get that done while still rolling.

It's nice when a plan works. 8-)

Have another pic,since I'm here. :D
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Nice picture. Was the fool home? :P
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Buckaroo wrote: Sat Feb 03, 2024 3:30 pm Nice picture. Was the fool home? :P
The plaque is for Ruddick Millar (1907 - 1952) Titanic Orphan, Journalist, Author and Playright. His father Thomas Millar had been employed by Harland and Wolff as a fitter and worked on the engines of both the Olympic and Titanic. He then joined the White Star Line and after one voyage aboard the 'Gothard' was assigned to the Titanic as a Deck Engineer. His wife Jeannie died in January of 1912 leaving Thomas with two young boys, William Ruddick and Thomas.

Thomas had decided to go out and settle in New York where he would continue working for the White Star Line and bring the boys out when he had set up home. While this was happening the boys were being taken care of by their Aunt Maud at this cottage in Boneybefore. Before he left he gave each of them a new penny and told them not to spend them until he came back. Sadly, Thomas Millar was lost with the Titanic and his body never recovered. He is remembered on the Titanic Memorial at Belfast City Hall and also on his wife's grave in Carrickfergus. The two pennies he gave to his sons are still with the family.
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Taipan wrote: Sat Feb 03, 2024 3:50 pm Thought it was Ned Devines gafff…
Who he? I not know he.
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Skub wrote: Sat Feb 03, 2024 4:26 pm
Taipan wrote: Sat Feb 03, 2024 3:50 pm Thought it was Ned Devines gafff…
Who he? I not know he.
A great Irish film!

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I managed to pick up a couple of original levers and perches. The brake one is NOS and the clutch side was a bit crusty,but sound. It polished up pretty well.These are getting very thin on the ground now and fetching silly money,so it was worthwhile bagging them when the chance arose.
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While bagging things when the chance arises, if ever you see one pickup a spare kick start boss,they are like rocking horse shit and the splines are often worn on older bikes.

<smug mode> I actually got a NOS one a couple of years ago </smug mode>
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Ian wrote: Wed Feb 14, 2024 9:12 pm While bagging things when the chance arises, if ever you see one pickup a spare kick start boss,they are like rocking horse shit and the splines are often worn on older bikes.

<smug mode> I actually got a NOS one a couple of years ago </smug mode>
You can retire on the proceeds. :thumbup:

Some of the prices are crazy. There was a KH400 rear mudguard (which everyone threw away) that sold recently for over £400. I know it's not as much fun,but it's way more cost effective to buy a finished or nearly finished resto than to do it from scratch.
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Prices for mundane LC items are also bonkers. Plastic rear mudguards, grab rails, centre stands all fetch a premium. Stuff that people slung away without thinking 30 or 40 years ago are now NLA and s/h prices have gone stratospheric.
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Dean Ashton was a quick dude
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Yorick wrote: Sat Feb 24, 2024 10:35 pm Dean Ashton was a quick dude
He certainly was, I think I might have vaguely known him, didn't he race an EXUP engines OW01
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Skub wrote: Wed Feb 14, 2024 9:18 pm Some of the prices are crazy. There was a KH400 rear mudguard (which everyone threw away) that sold recently for over £400. I know it's not as much fun,but it's way more cost effective to buy a finished or nearly finished resto than to do it from scratch.
I have an entire clutch assembly for one in a box someplace.

In other news, I just scored a set of NOS shift forks for ZRX11/ZX11 for $20, they sell for $90 each at the Kaw dealer. :)
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I've clocked up just over 1000 miles on the old girl since it arrived in the middle of last July. I have to say,it still puts a smile on my face every time I'm out. The thrust between 6k and 8k is manic and feels barely controllable in it's delivery. It's easy to see how kids got themselves into bother.
I'm really hoping when the weather improves,the Zed will get more use,if not,well I'll need to look long and hard at that situation.

With the H1,if I even stop for fuel,the bike gathers admirers. Even oul dolls on zimmers want to have a yarn. :lol: Normally I'd not enjoy the attention of others,but it seems to come with the territory,so best roll with it.
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I'll take the other one and mind it for you. It's a lovely thing
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Skub wrote: Fri Mar 01, 2024 2:49 pm With the H1,if I even stop for fuel,the bike gathers admirers. Even oul dolls on zimmers want to have a yarn. :lol: Normally I'd not enjoy the attention of others,but it seems to come with the territory,so best roll with it.
Suffered from that with my Z1's & KZ's... Usually just after I'd put my helmet on & was about to leave some place. Back in the day they were fanny magnets, now they're granny magnets.
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ZRX61 wrote: Fri Mar 01, 2024 3:44 pm Suffered from that with my Z1's & KZ's... Usually just after I'd put my helmet on & was about to leave some place. Back in the day they were fanny magnets, now they're granny magnets.
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My Thruxton was like that. Seemed every old guy over 70 had a Triumph story to tell me!
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Is this it getting a wash?
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