Dunno why, but these ones with the 2 tone paint and wire wheels are just so pretty: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1998-KAWASAKI...oryZ9807QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Dan L (Oldbloke) My bike 1996 Kawasaki ZR1100 Zephyr Space in shed where NSR125 used to be Spare Bike 1990 Suzuki TS50X (Patio Ornament) BOTAFOT #140 (KotL 2005/6), X-FOT#000, DIAABTCOD #26, BOMB#18 (slow), OMF#11
it's reminiscent of the old big zeds, innit. but with the undoubted advantages of modern brakes, tyres and suspension... and yes, it is quite pretty as retro things go.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1998-KAWASAKI-ZR750-Zephyr-Stunning-Condition_W0QQ itemZ110022109154QQihZ001QQcategoryZ9807QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZVie wItem Agreed. They would have sold a lot more 750 Zephyrs if they'd done them that way right from the start. <places bid>
I noticed he was flogging that. Trouble is, IMHO the best-looking Z650s are the really early ones, in either red (like mine) or green. And the US-spec seat on his just looks... well, wrong. It completely spoils that flowing line you get from tank to tailpiece. Still a nice bike, thobut. I've ridden a 750 Zephyr to the South of France and back. I really rate it as a naked retro: it's smoother than a Z650 because of the rubber mounted engine, and it goes well enough. Undergeared in stock trim, but another tooth on the gearbox sprocket sorts that (and improves the economy). Handled well, too. Stopped well. Imagine all the imporvements people made to stock Z650s, all in one package. And it's nicely styled. It's just a shame the early ones had that dreadful Zephyr badge on the tank. And once they'd sorted that, they still didn't paint it in a decent colour until that last Z1-stylee model. If they'd given it spoked wheels and a Z650 red or green colour scheme right from the start, I'm convinced they'd have sold many more. Thanks for picking up the exhaust, too. My next task is to sort out some new head races and decent shocks.
I wouldn't disagree with that POV, actually. Every decent-sized Kwack four I've ever ridden has been so, well, so driveable in top.
Champ came up with the following;: Nice ... I already saw it and put a couple of bids in yesterday, bit early but wtf.
Champ came up with the following;: Yup, green was best. The seat (and U.S. spec bars it looks like) could be changed ... I'd guess quite expensive for a decent one though. I wish I'd seen/read this yesterday, I might not have bothered bidding 'cos I can't quite afford that much. We might have a bid again, closer to the end as the high bidder ATM hasn't the best feedback, so one never knows ...
Always worth a try. I'd have said £1500 was a fairish price. I paid £1100 for mine, and you can add £300 for the exhaust I've just bought. Mine's nice and clean, too.
TOG@Toil came up with the following;: I know ... We reckon we can only go to about £1250 total, but we might just try it, but if the reserve really is 1/2 again what you paid I'd guess we're not going to have much of a chance at all.
depending on the seller you can sometimes do a deal if you're the high bidder but it didn't make reserve. I got the landy that way, split the difference twixt my bid and the (optimistic) reserve.
Austin Shackles came up with the following;: s'wot I'm hoping for, but we'll see what happens nearer the end.
hmmmm: "Inspections welcome, but test pilots will need to pay in full before they ride." what if you decide you don't like? I assume he'll refund...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1998-KAWASAKI...oryZ9807QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem So, come on then TOG, what's it gonna go for. Currently at £1,320.00. If I had £1,600.00 spare, that'd be my final bid. Lovely bike mind -- Dan L (Oldbloke) My bike 1996 Kawasaki ZR1100 Zephyr Space in shed where NSR125 used to be Spare Bike 1990 Suzuki TS50X (Patio Ornament) BOTAFOT #140 (KotL 2005/6), X-FOT#000, DIAABTCOD #26, BOMB#18 (slow), OMF#11
Paul - xxx came up with the following;: Ah well ... as these things happen I bid and was winning but had to withdraw. I think I'd have won it, as no-one else bid more but the Landrover needs a new head, a new radiator and a new shit-load of other stuff, or so it seems, so we can't afford the bike at this time.
Bloody hell, there's 3 of them for auction now!! -- Dan L (Oldbloke) My bike 1996 Kawasaki ZR1100 Zephyr Space in shed where NSR125 used to be Spare Bike 1990 Suzuki TS50X (Patio Ornament) BOTAFOT #140 (KotL 2005/6), X-FOT#000, DIAABTCOD #26, BOMB#18 (slow), OMF#11
