Having finally sussed out Photobucket, thanks in no small part to Zordeds excellent tutorial here, I've managed to get some stuff edited and posted.
I joined this forum in October 2014, the day after buying this KZ 1000ST, and at the same time, I joined the Z1OC too.
Having been looking for a Big K within my budget, with plenty of Z650's on offer, very unexpectedly, this ST turned up on eBay on Monday 13th October. I read all the details, liked what I saw and made an offer within 5 minutes.
Accepted some 3 minutes later, a 20 minute phone call to the seller, and the deal was done and a deposit secured it.
Imported from California in 1993, declared manufactured 1979, it's had two UK owners, both in the South Wales area.
According to all the documents that were passed to me, it was a bog standard machine, with mileage in the sub 20k range, until being 'transformed' into this Alien v Predator creation, which took place over a period of time, from approximately 2005-2009. It's last m.o.t expired in May 2011. Put on SORN for 3 years, a new m.o.t was in place only four days before my offer was accepted.
On Saturday 18th October 2014, I 'trained and bussed it' to Reading Services, where the ST was transported, by a trailer, from it's previous home in Cardiff. The seller only charged me £50 for transport. A pile of cash changed hands and I was left with the Zed, a box full of spares and a large folder of paperwork. Job nearly done.
Road Fund License changes (under the new law/rules, brought in on 01st October 2014), mean NO vehicle can be sold with tax and MUST be taxed before going back on the road, by the new keeper.
My mate living in Reading, conveniently, came with me to the Services. He caught the bus back to town with the relevant paperwork and £80 to get the bike taxed. As soon as he called me I was on my way......And so, I've rekindled my love of the stonking Big K, after over 17 years since my last one, a 1980 MkII.
On the 100 mile journey home, first impressions were pretty good, in fact, quite awesome really! Having been riding a Bullet for five years, this is the anti-thesis to the Indian Royal Enfield, in every way...
More stuff to follow as and when. Enjoy.
Reading Services. October 2014.
The 'face' of the Predator.....
Since it's 'incarnation' on the Alien v Predator theme in 2010/2011, it has covered under 500 miles, as verified by the paperwork and previous m.o.t's.
Engine rebuilt by Dick Jones Motorcycles, Cardiff. Invoice for £1330 dated September 2010. Still to be 'run in' effectively. Add to this the £1400 Custom paint job, by Red 'n' Ink, a well known South Wales custom bike shop. Completed circa 2007 I was informed. The previous owner lavished some serious money on this old timer!
Having 'found my feet' again on the short ride from Reading Services to the Oxford Road, I called in to see Mr Zed, 'Grubby', at MTC Motorcycles. He gave it the nod of approval for the price I paid. Thence onto Broad Street, where, having parked outside the Alehouse, me and a friend sat outside and watched all the people stopping to take a good look at my new beast! Young and old just could not stop themselves, some even snapping pics. It certainly caught peoples attention on this busy Saturday afternoon.
Sunset over Maidstone, mid December. This shot turned out really well, one of my favourites so far, emphasising the Lime and Gold paint perfectly.
A lot of time and effort was put into this paintwork, hence, the £1400 bill!
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time to move on.
Just being honest Pigford so Bollocks 
