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MARTIN



Joined: 09 Dec 2009
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Location: ABERDEEN SCOTLAND

PostPosted: Wed Dec 08, 2010 10:00 am    Post subject: RETRO CUSTOMS Reply with quote

Not for the purist: If you like retro customs, bikes from 70,80 era
that have been custom built,but still keep thier character,check out

http://thekneeslider.com

First two articles about custom shops in Japan show very tastily
modified machines.
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State of the art and leading edge of cocking things up

(00) SB6 (95) HD FXDWG STRETCH (01)GSXR1000K1
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oily



Joined: 05 Apr 2008
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Location: worcestershire

PostPosted: Wed Dec 08, 2010 10:14 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Love the big Z's. Built one years ago but not quite to that standard (£) Laughing
Nearest thing I've got to a custom retro at the moment is my 7/11



Got to have a bit of a cull in the new year and this may be the first to go unfortunately Crying or Very sad
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Spring



Joined: 16 Nov 2010
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Location: South Coast UK

PostPosted: Thu Dec 09, 2010 12:29 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Have a look at the Sanctuary website Shocked
Z1,Z1r,ZMk2,Suzuki Katana and more.Top Dollar Wink
Nice bike Oily,sell it and buy a Zed Very Happy
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oily



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PostPosted: Thu Dec 09, 2010 9:41 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Spring wrote:

Nice bike Oily,sell it and buy a Zed Very Happy


Yes I may be selling it...... but to REDUCE the fleet Wink
Finding a rubber framed, narrow wheeled, unmolested Zed at the right money is nigh on impossible these days.
Far too many rose tinted glasses out there (that's why we own Bimota's) Laughing
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Spring



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PostPosted: Thu Dec 09, 2010 11:17 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Very Happy Your not wrong Oily.I keep my Amber tinted lenses for another site Wink
......but if you fancy a Zed...
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oily



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PostPosted: Thu Dec 09, 2010 11:38 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I take it you've got a Zed for sale i could possibly be interested in the new year.
Details?
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Spring



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PostPosted: Thu Dec 09, 2010 1:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I` got a "couple" Embarassed
What would you prefer? Z900 A4,to go back to Original
Z900 ,non standard/Streetfighter
Z1000 Saxon Mono shock/Gpz motor,1170
I`ve got some early Z1`s but they are fetching £20+ Shocked
Check the website www.classicbikes.co.uk
Give us a clue


I think there is a "Hole in the market" for Rose tinted visors Cool
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oily



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PostPosted: Thu Dec 09, 2010 3:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I see you have got a couple Laughing
If I bought one it would probably end up fightered with modern front end, back end and brakes but keeping the classic look.
Probably a 1000 as they seem to be cheaper Wink
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Spring



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PostPosted: Thu Dec 09, 2010 10:30 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

They are less money but for how long?The Gpz 1100 Uni Traks are even cheaper but quicker....only needs a round tank make over Wink
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oily



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PostPosted: Sun Dec 12, 2010 12:16 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Spring wrote:
They are less money but for how long?The Gpz 1100 Uni Traks are even cheaper but quicker....only needs a round tank make over Wink


Got a picture or a link to a gpz with a round tank make over?
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Spring



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PostPosted: Sun Dec 12, 2010 10:56 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I don`t have a link for a round tank Conversion,...yet.
www.tankshop.co.uk
This firm make any tank in aluminium,about £350-ish.You need to let him have frame and front end so he can make sure the don`t clash with the tank.There`s a German Co; who supply similar kits for ZRX 1100/1200,
maybe find something there?
The Uni Trak Gpz 1100 seem to sell for not much money compared to earlier models,yet they have more GO.Plenty of aftermarket engine goodies available too Wink I just think it`s the style that puts people off.
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Spring



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PostPosted: Sun Dec 12, 2010 10:57 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

...oops,wrong link Embarassed
I`ll try again Rolling Eyes
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Spring



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PostPosted: Sun Dec 12, 2010 11:01 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

www.thetankshop.com
Try that Smile Think the prices have gone up a bit since I last looked but aren`t they Beauties.
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oily



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PostPosted: Sun Dec 12, 2010 11:08 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks Keith
I'm aware of johns work and the £350 is a starting price not an average price (budget more like £600+ for a tank)also be prepared to wait 6 months to a year Wink
Sorry I thought this was a common conversion. Think I'll stick to looking for a cheap Zed thou Wink
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