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Martin z1000

#1 PostAuthor: petez1 » Sat May 03, 2008 7:07 am

Hi from Kiwiland. Just got a project to begin. Have found a Martin Chassis kit. Brand new, never put together but 28 years old. Has been in storage and suffered from a bit of rust & dings from moving around the garage.
I intend fitting a spare Z1000 motor I have. I want to make it a 80's style streetfighter but would appreciate any surgestions or experiances other members can give me. :roll:
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#2 PostAuthor: Big Fluff » Sat May 03, 2008 9:04 am

Hi Pete.
I had one of these, a 1983 model (Chassis No. MARTIN KC1883). I bought it from a UK company called "Cobra Road & Racing", it was an ex-race bike so it had a one-piece fibreglass tank/seat/tail unit. If yours is like this I suggest sourcing a steel/alloy tank and proper tank cover.
If you go onto eBay FR (France) and look this guy up "http://myworld.ebay.fr/georgio4_fr/" he may be able to help with whatever you require. His name is Georges Martin.... the man himself. He still has quite a bit of stock and I have the odd thing or two off him still. He speaks good english.

Also, Paul Doran has a Martin Z1000, he has too many bikes actually and I think he ought to share them with other club members :D

Regards, Will
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#3 PostAuthor: Iain marshall » Sat May 03, 2008 10:18 am

Hi Pete,as Will says Paul has a Martin.Heres a pic of it

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there is also some nice Martins on this site http://kawasaki-power.aforumfree.com/ as expected being a French site :P
also this site http://www.motomartin.com/
i use this site for translation www.reverso.net
Got the Rex, just the Kat to get now...
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#4 PostAuthor: Big Fluff » Sat May 03, 2008 12:17 pm

First time I've seen it Iain.... Sure is a beaut !
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#5 PostAuthor: london calling » Sat May 03, 2008 12:21 pm

What a luvvly seat unit with optional ski jump attachment :lol: :lol:
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#6 PostAuthor: petez1 » Sat May 03, 2008 10:01 pm

I do have the original fiberglass seat/tank set-up, still gel coat. No primer and in need of finishing. No fairing but. Chassis complete with De-carbon shock, Marzoshi (?) front end, Brembo brakes and Martin cast mag wheels.

But I thought the ductail looks like a skateboard ramp, not a ski jump. Thats ok, I like the starwars styling. :lol:
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#7 PostAuthor: paul doran » Mon May 05, 2008 9:39 pm

I have one of these but I changed the seat cover :lol: :lol:
way too many Zeds
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#8 PostAuthor: paul doran » Wed May 07, 2008 7:10 am

Big Fluff wrote:First time I've seen it Iain.... Sure is a beaut !


see I am sharing them with you
but pictures only :lol: :lol:
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