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#1 PostAuthor: quivals189 » Thu May 09, 2013 7:30 pm

Maiden voyage for the Z1B that I bought from Malc87 last year. 8000 mile import from Mid Ohio.
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#2 PostAuthor: Garry.L » Thu May 09, 2013 8:00 pm

Best model in the 2nd best colour...... :D
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#3 PostAuthor: jphaynes669 » Thu May 09, 2013 8:35 pm

Lovely bike,, nice one mate. :wink:
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#4 PostAuthor: Tonto » Thu May 09, 2013 11:08 pm

Looks stunning - a timeless classic :drool :drool
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#5 PostAuthor: andyb1962 » Fri May 10, 2013 6:40 am

That is a beauty !
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#6 PostAuthor: wilsonsjw11 » Fri May 10, 2013 7:29 am

First class.
Is the paintwork original :?:
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#7 PostAuthor: oldtimer » Fri May 10, 2013 7:51 am

Garry.L wrote:Best model in the 2nd best colour...... :D
Whats the first best colour Garry ? I always liked the green scheme but the blue has grown on me.
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#8 PostAuthor: quivals189 » Fri May 10, 2013 3:40 pm

Yes steve it's all original just polish and elbow grease .
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#9 PostAuthor: Z1B » Fri May 10, 2013 9:39 pm

Garry.L wrote:Best model in the 2nd best colour...... :D


Totally agree :D
Best run in recent years, Faro 2,500 miles, roads to die for. Applecross (NW 500) also awesome roads, current bikes, Z1, GPZ1100, ZRX1100, HD Fat bob.
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#10 PostAuthor: Redbeard » Fri May 10, 2013 9:41 pm

Is there a better looking bike? I don't think so..
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#11 PostAuthor: Z1B » Fri May 10, 2013 9:42 pm

oldtimer wrote:
Garry.L wrote:Best model in the 2nd best colour...... :D
Whats the first best colour Garry ? I always liked the green scheme but the blue has grown on me.


For me the best colour was the burgundy, that's not its proper name but you know the one metallic red / purple kind of colour
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#12 PostAuthor: Garry.L » Fri May 10, 2013 10:13 pm

oldtimer wrote:
Garry.L wrote:Best model in the 2nd best colour...... :D
Whats the first best colour Garry ? I always liked the green scheme but the blue has grown on me.


B's only came in 2 colours, the blue above (although it looks green) and the MUCH nicer candy red.... :D

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Not that I'm bias or anything... :roll:
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#13 PostAuthor: malc87 » Fri May 10, 2013 10:17 pm

I sell em all gleamimg like that (NOT)
Looks great Leslie, see you at the Kawasaki triples rally at Blackpool next week :D :D :D
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#14 PostAuthor: quivals189 » Fri May 10, 2013 11:43 pm

We are ready and looking forward to it Malc . Don't forget to bring the mirrors. :)
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