Kawasaki Day at the Ace Cafe

eric the brave says...

So can I, but it took a complete strip down and clean up, new seals and
a rebuild to acheive it.

 

I'll pop down there on my FZR tomorrow if it's not raining. Should be a
laugh.

 

Absolutely.

<unlocks garage, holds out hand for cheque>
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| ___ Salad Dodger
|/ \
_/_____\_ GL1500SEV/CBR1100XXX/KH500A8/TS250C
|_\_____/_| ..73542../..18203.../..3184./.19406
(>|_|_|<) TPPFATUICG#7 DIAABTCOD#9 YTC#4 PM#5
|__|_|__| BOTAFOT #70 BOTAFOF #09 two#11 WG*
\ |^| / IbW#0 & KotIbW# BotTOS#6 GP#4
\|^|/ ANORAK#17 IbB#4
'^' RBR Landmarks: 1 Pts: 10 Miles: 147

 

500s were: H1/H1A/B/C/D/E/F/KH500.

KH500 was the last, unloved, version of the H1. Copper or burgundy
paint only.

Ah. Fairy nuff.
--
| ___ Salad Dodger
|/ \
_/_____\_ GL1500SEV/CBR1100XXX/KH500A8/TS250C
|_\_____/_| ..73542../..18203.../..3184./.19406
(>|_|_|<) TPPFATUICG#7 DIAABTCOD#9 YTC#4 PM#5
|__|_|__| BOTAFOT #70 BOTAFOF #09 two#11 WG*
\ |^| / IbW#0 & KotIbW# BotTOS#6 GP#4
\|^|/ ANORAK#17 IbB#4
'^' RBR Landmarks: 1 Pts: 10 Miles: 147

 

I was thinking about a 250.

--
Dan L (Oldbloke)
My bike 1996 Kawasaki ZR1100 Zephyr
M'boy's bike 2003 Honda NSR125R
Spare Bike 1990 Suzuki TS50X
BOTAFOT #140 (KotL 2005), DIAABTCOD #26, BOMB#18 (slow)

 

Nice one simon

 

Strange people Kawasaki. One two stroke rocket and one BSA look alike.

http://www.vjmw.org/kawID/135-136.htm

 

I have.

<shudder>

 

DR says...

When the Gran Canaria trip was going on I got sent one. I was almost
glad I couldn't go, because I would have been expected to wear mine at
the airport. As it is, it's been sitting in the wardrobe since it
arrived here, I haven't even dared to try it on when alone.

 

Yes, except they are quite expensive if engine work needs doing, as
there's three of everything.

Like all Kawa triples, though, the end result is worth it.

My personal pick would be the 400 - the chassis is identical to the 250,
so no parts worries there. And more performance.

Engine parts are *very* expensive, though.

 

I think we're expected to wear them instead of the OGK team jackets.
I wasn't told humiliation was part of the job.

 

DR says...

You have an OGK team jacket? If you can dig one out in size S I'd be
appreciative, I'll swop you for a Nitro N810 one brand new, never been
worn.

 

We have a warehouse, there should be many. Can't you just requisition
one? Otherwise I'll see what I can do.

 

DR says...

I'm with "The Other Side", you should see the hoops I've had to jump
through just to get 2 pairs of Swift kneesliders. It was easier to get a
set of Swift one piece leathers.

 

Oh, right, of course. Will have words on Tuesday. You can keep the
N810 jacket.

 

DR says...

That's OK, I'll have a shouty myself. Thanks for the offer.

 

Let me know if you have any problems, and I'll do the necessary.

 

Using the patented Mavis Beacon "Hunt&Peck" Technique, Dan L

I really, really, *really* should have taken the BlingMobile.

Ackshirley, France beckons, I must get cracking on sorting the fuel tank
out on that.

--
Wicked Uncle Nigel - Manufacturer of the "Champion-105" range of rearsets

WS* GHPOTHUF#24 APOSTLE#14 DLC#1 COFF#20 BOTAFOT#150 HYPO#0(KoTL) IbW#41
ZZR1100, Enfield 500 Curry House Racer "The Basmati Rice Burner",
Honda GL1000K2 (On its hols) Kawasaki ZN1300 Voyager "Oh, Oh, It's so big"

 

There was not another one in attendance whilst I was there.

<snip>

--
Dan L (Oldbloke)
My bike 1996 Kawasaki ZR1100 Zephyr
M'boy's bike 2003 Honda NSR125R
Spare Bike 1990 Suzuki TS50X
BOTAFOT #140 (KotL 2005), DIAABTCOD #26, BOMB#18 (slow)