Comments on: Sanctuary RCM Kawasaki Z1 (News) http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2010/05/sanctuary-rcm-kawasaki-z1/ Motorcycle News, Editorials, Product Reviews and Bike Reviews Fri, 24 May 2013 20:42:48 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: Satoru http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2010/05/sanctuary-rcm-kawasaki-z1/comment-page-1/#comment-122 Satoru Wed, 02 Jun 2010 21:20:26 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=8592#comment-122 Yes, there is a Japaese publication called "Road Rider" and it's full of these retro bikes. AC Sanctuary is one of those custom bike maker in Japan. Z1 or KZ900 is very popular as well as GPZ900R or Ninja 900R. Yes, there is a Japaese publication called “Road Rider” and it’s full of these retro bikes. AC Sanctuary is one of those custom bike maker in Japan. Z1 or KZ900 is very popular as well as GPZ900R or Ninja 900R.

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]]> By: Gary Thornhill http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2010/05/sanctuary-rcm-kawasaki-z1/comment-page-1/#comment-67 Gary Thornhill Tue, 01 Jun 2010 14:46:28 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=8592#comment-67 Stunning classic looking Z-1. In my opinion, early Z-1s are still some of the most beautiful and enduring designs ever. I am completing a 1975 resto with similar tank and bodywork (reproduced in Japan with original red paint and striping) and mild improvements to suspension, swingarm, exhaust, and the addition of modern tires. The nice thing about Z-1s is the incredible amount of aftermarket products and services that are available for keeping them on the road and for wild customizing like this great example. Stunning classic looking Z-1. In my opinion, early Z-1s are still some of the most beautiful and enduring designs ever. I am completing a 1975 resto with similar tank and bodywork (reproduced in Japan with original red paint and striping) and mild improvements to suspension, swingarm, exhaust, and the addition of modern tires. The nice thing about Z-1s is the incredible amount of aftermarket products and services that are available for keeping them on the road and for wild customizing like this great example.

]]> By: Greg http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2010/05/sanctuary-rcm-kawasaki-z1/comment-page-1/#comment-65 Greg Tue, 01 Jun 2010 13:07:28 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=8592#comment-65 I want to build a Jim Goose replica '77 KZ1000 (from the movie Mad Max). Seeing this report just gets my juices flowing even more! I want to build a Jim Goose replica ’77 KZ1000 (from the movie Mad Max). Seeing this report just gets my juices flowing even more!

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]]> By: travis http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2010/05/sanctuary-rcm-kawasaki-z1/comment-page-1/#comment-62 travis Tue, 01 Jun 2010 12:10:21 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=8592#comment-62 Great paint. Very sweet machine. Great paint. Very sweet machine.

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]]> By: Richard grumbine http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2010/05/sanctuary-rcm-kawasaki-z1/comment-page-1/#comment-59 Richard grumbine Tue, 01 Jun 2010 07:27:52 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=8592#comment-59 I see lots of customized 70s period bikes here in Japan. The Kawasaki Z1 is a popular platform. I see lots of customized 70s period bikes here in Japan. The Kawasaki Z1 is a popular platform.

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]]> By: Gene http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2010/05/sanctuary-rcm-kawasaki-z1/comment-page-1/#comment-51 Gene Mon, 31 May 2010 16:20:54 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=8592#comment-51 You're right. You’re right.

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]]> By: Wendy http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2010/05/sanctuary-rcm-kawasaki-z1/comment-page-1/#comment-47 Wendy Mon, 31 May 2010 07:56:54 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=8592#comment-47 Oh my. That is one neat bike. Makes my 70's heart beat faster. Oh my. That is one neat bike. Makes my 70′s heart beat faster.

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]]> By: James Romeyn http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2010/05/sanctuary-rcm-kawasaki-z1/comment-page-1/#comment-44 James Romeyn Sun, 30 May 2010 20:42:28 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=8592#comment-44 The Z1 looks great. In the 70s a friend had a turbocharged (Mr. Turbo) '78 Suzuki GS1000 with upgrades by Sandy Kosman. Sandy apparently guaranteed it made at the very least 150bhp at the rear wheel (1100cc forged Wiseco kit, welded crank, cam with maximum rise/minimum duration, fuel pump, water injection for the motor intake to avoid detonation with increased boost pressure, WM3 or 4 front rim, WM6 rear rim, huge for the era stainless front brake rotors, Lockheed calipers, silicone brake fluid, steering damper, etc., etc.) At the time the owner was fond of cruising the freeways looking for riders on open class bikes with every imaginable motor upgrade. He was especially fond of doing this with a friend Chris on the passenger seat. He'd wait for the other rider to start the race, downshift the required number of times, twist WFO the 1/4 turn full-throttle, wait the second or two for the boost, then lay a strip of burnt rubber from the non-DOT racing slick with the front wheel pointed about 45-degrees in the air, with Chris holding on the for dear life, passing the other bike like it was had stopped. It was much fun watching this all take place from a safe distance behind the action. He did this once to me on a stock '80 GS1100E; my tach was redlined as he pulled away like I had dropped an anchor. His reply to guys who complained about turbo lag and lack of low end power he replied, "That's what the transmission is for". The Z1 looks great.

In the 70s a friend had a turbocharged (Mr. Turbo) ’78 Suzuki GS1000 with upgrades by Sandy Kosman. Sandy apparently guaranteed it made at the very least 150bhp at the rear wheel (1100cc forged Wiseco kit, welded crank, cam with maximum rise/minimum duration, fuel pump, water injection for the motor intake to avoid detonation with increased boost pressure, WM3 or 4 front rim, WM6 rear rim, huge for the era stainless front brake rotors, Lockheed calipers, silicone brake fluid, steering damper, etc., etc.) At the time the owner was fond of cruising the freeways looking for riders on open class bikes with every imaginable motor upgrade. He was especially fond of doing this with a friend Chris on the passenger seat.

He’d wait for the other rider to start the race, downshift the required number of times, twist WFO the 1/4 turn full-throttle, wait the second or two for the boost, then lay a strip of burnt rubber from the non-DOT racing slick with the front wheel pointed about 45-degrees in the air, with Chris holding on the for dear life, passing the other bike like it was had stopped.

It was much fun watching this all take place from a safe distance behind the action. He did this once to me on a stock ’80 GS1100E; my tach was redlined as he pulled away like I had dropped an anchor. His reply to guys who complained about turbo lag and lack of low end power he replied, “That’s what the transmission is for”.

]]> By: Seanie http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2010/05/sanctuary-rcm-kawasaki-z1/comment-page-1/#comment-42 Seanie Sun, 30 May 2010 14:55:32 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=8592#comment-42 Love it, but think it would look even better if the headlight and gauges were lowered to match the like of the tank/tail. -Seanie Love it, but think it would look even better if the headlight and gauges were lowered to match the like of the tank/tail.
-Seanie

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]]> By: Hank http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2010/05/sanctuary-rcm-kawasaki-z1/comment-page-1/#comment-36 Hank Fri, 28 May 2010 23:36:08 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=8592#comment-36 Oil cooler lines are period correct. Oil cooler lines are period correct.

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