[-Sevendust-]

1976 z900.

Been sitting in my Dad's garage for 12 years. So I told him Id take it off his hands. Its getting repaired as we speak. Should be done sometime this week.
Ive never driven a motorcycle before

[Jackalope]

"whew that's an ugly sumbitch"

-my initial reaction

but cool bike, especially for free should save on some gas mileage

[smirnoff]

That's a beaut man! Once you get it running like a champ, it'll be great!

You should seek out an internet forum for that model. I found one for my 81 yamaha 550 and it's been a wealth of information. I'm pumped for you.

[-Sevendust-]

Yeah Im way excited. All of my friends and co-workers bought bikes. In Alaska, the roads are endless.

[Scooby]

Niiiice.

Please post pictures once you get that thing all cleaned up. Gonna get it repainted?

[-Sevendust-]

I have no idea what Im gonna do to it yet. It really all depends on how much I like it. Like I said Ive never rode before.

But I know Ill be putting new pipes on it shortly. Since its a classic I will probably just keep the stock look if I do anything.

[Coleman]

Just know that you'll probably drop it a few times learning, so spare a new paintjob until you get more comfortable riding.

[MSP]

Looks like it's in decent shape, nice catch.

[smirnoff]

Hmm, just noticed it's got a kickstart. Does it have an electric start too? On an older bike I'd say having the option to kickstart is a bit of a blessing.

[-Sevendust-]

Originally Posted by smirnoff

Hmm, just noticed it's got a kickstart. Does it have an electric start too? On an older bike I'd say having the option to kickstart is a bit of a blessing.

Yeah it does have an electric start. Looks like I wont get a shot to ride it until my next week Im home. And weve had nothing but clear skys and 60 degree weather all week.

[kip59]

The z900 was the 'dog's bollocks' in its day.

Hey sevendust learn to ride it over the next year and then come over to the 'Isle of man TT races'; will certainly sort out if you can ride it or not

Just watching it on tv at the moment; These guys are absolutely fearless / complete nutters

The TT is a road race round the 'Isle of Man'; normally 1 person is seriously injured or killed every year. I'm not wishing that on you though

get it fixed and get out there

[smirnoff]

Hey cool. Glad to hear there is another Isle of Man TT fan here. It really is the pinnacle of motorcycle racing isn't it.

I just recently watched a pretty good doc on one particular rider, whose life long dream was to compete. Gave up everything to get there, qualified, rode, survived. Good story. Worth watching, but rather hard to find. I had to just go ahead and buy it. His website was the only place I could find it. One Man's Island

[WoodButcher]

Originally Posted by kip59

The z900 was the 'dog's bollocks' in its day.


get it fixed and get out there

I had one or two as a kid, compared to todays' scooters their not to fast, but,,,
They still rip.

[bigwill51534]

It should be a fun project! Enjoy it, man. That's an odd piece of history to be preserved...

~Will Courtier~

[kip59]

[quote=smirnoff;224725]Hey cool. Glad to hear there is another Isle of Man TT fan here. It really is the pinnacle of motorcycle racing isn't it.

Watched a flying lap with on board camera on a giles martin (think thats his name!) practice lap, fuck me, I think all I would have said all the way round would be "oh my god", "shit me pants", "oh my god", "shit me pants", "oh my god", "shit my pants".

will look for that documentary!

Its TT week now. Being shown every night on UK ITV4; race highlights. My ex's uncle (a good friend!) goes to the manx gp every year, am trying to blag my way onto the back of his or his mate's bikes wish me luck