Originally Posted by Phenix_Rider (Post 119691)

WOW- H1, No Worries, thanks for all the info! I just emailed dad the links. I'll let you know when he signs up. We were running errands today and looked a few places for a Haynes or Clymers manual- couldn't find one, but I'll check a few dealers tomorrow.

The guy he's getting it from doesn't seem to know much about it. Good guy, but it sounds like he got some misinformation. He says he cleaned/rebuilt the carbs, and that it was run on the street not too long ago. Problem is, he said it's a four-stroke, and it sounds like the carbs are all out of whack, and the petcock may leak. Unfortunately, I haven't seen the thing firsthand yet. Apparently, the title only says it's a 1975 Kawasaki 500. I've told dad the first thing we need to do is replace the tubes, tires, and brake lines, and rebuild/synch the carbs.

:drool: I'm looking forward to riding this thing. It'll mostly be used as a commuter, so that 78mpg sounds great, and the 60hp and 42ft-lbs sounds frightening with skinny tires and old components.

Originally Posted by Phenix_Rider (Post 119708)

"High bars" to me are like the stockers on my 650R. It probably has the stock bars on it still. I'm sure I'd go to superbike bars or clipons, but it's dad's bike, so whatever he's comfortable with. As long as he's safe, fine with me.

Originally Posted by BobTheBiker (Post 119735)

I hate high handlebars. lower ones look and feel much better.


On a side note, I have a friend selling a complete GT750triple motor and some misc parts for one here local to me if anyone is interested in it. I'll even crate it and handle the shipping if you're wanting it enough.

Originally Posted by Particle Man (Post 120832)

looks like a ton of fun (both to ride and wrench on)

Originally Posted by '73 H1 Triple (Post 120823)

If you give a description and some type of contact info, I'll post it up on the triple forum.

Jeff

Originally Posted by BobTheBiker (Post 120051)

Good point here, the H1 is a triple, and has a fairly large amount of running gear on it, making it heavier. the RD I rode is literally bare essentials, no fender on the front, minimalist gauges(tach only) and its RETARDEDLY light. something like 250 pounds or so at most, cause me and my buddy can pick it up from each end by ourselves and carry it.

Originally Posted by Phenix_Rider (Post 130244)

Anyone know where to find keys for really old bikes? Got one with the triple, but it would be really nice to have a spare. We've checked some dealers, and Kawi discontinued most of the '75 parts in '90. Can't find a blank anywhere. May end up having a locksmith grind a riding lawnmower key to fit :lol:

Originally Posted by BobTheBiker (Post 130265)

I got a buddy who swears his RD weighs in at around 200 or less. how credible that is without a scale to verify though is very questionable.

They certainly do require concentration to be quick on, no doubt from the time I've spent on my friend's old one.

Originally Posted by '73 H1 Triple (Post 130798)

What key number do you need? If it's 911 or 919, prepare to dig very deep in your pocket for a NOS key.

If you just want a copy, blanks are easy to get.

If you don't want to post the key number, PM me and I'll help you out.

Jeff