I bought mine new in 1977 for $2499.00. First year I left Minneapolis went down to Miami, then took a right and went to Los Angele took another right and went up to Vancouver, took the ferryboat out to Vancouver Island then headed up to Calgary, Banff and Lake Louise. Came down into Yellowstone then discovered Sturgis, then headed home. I put on over 10,000 miles on that trip. No windshield, I was 21 years old and was gone for about 4 ½ weeks. Great bike smooth comfortable and drove strong all day long in the Mojave and Sonoran deserts. Had it rebuilt by a drag racer when I got back. He put Stainless Manley valves in, united air cleaners and 2 sets of Honda 450cc pistons in it. He said it's now a Semi engine. I don't know about that but you could here the strain on the starter and feel the compression increase in the kicker. Also the engine pulled so hard my arms could feel a bit of strained muscles the next day. All this in the first year of ownership. I had well over 70,000 miles on it when I sold it to the drag racer. He totally overhauled it and looked brand new again. If I had the money and space I would have loved to buy it back. This was one of the best, funnest bikes I have ever had.
@@buddyqueo Hi there from Berlin, the main differences from Model A1 to A2 is the position of frontbreakes. A1 has it in front of the fork, A2 behind. Second, the color of tank, side and back. The A1 leaves factory in blue or red, with little golden stripes. The A2 marked with bigger stripes, in red or green. Some maschines were painted black, very rare. Some other modifacations between A1 and A2 become series during the fabrication time. If you want more information, get in touch with the Z owner club of germany, there you find experts, who live their lives for this beautiful motorcycle👍🍀 Roll on!
I bought mine new in 1977 for $2499.00. First year I left Minneapolis went down to Miami, then took a right and went to Los Angele took another right and went up to Vancouver, took the ferryboat out to Vancouver Island then headed up to Calgary, Banff and Lake Louise. Came down into Yellowstone then discovered Sturgis, then headed home. I put on over 10,000 miles on that trip. No windshield, I was 21 years old and was gone for about 4 ½ weeks. Great bike smooth comfortable and drove strong all day long in the Mojave and Sonoran deserts. Had it rebuilt by a drag racer when I got back. He put Stainless Manley valves in, united air cleaners and 2 sets of Honda 450cc pistons in it. He said it's now a Semi engine. I don't know about that but you could here the strain on the starter and feel the compression increase in the kicker. Also the engine pulled so hard my arms could feel a bit of strained muscles the next day. All this in the first year of ownership. I had well over 70,000 miles on it when I sold it to the drag racer. He totally overhauled it and looked brand new again. If I had the money and space I would have loved to buy it back. This was one of the best, funnest bikes I have ever had.
I didn't get off mine until I sold it.
This is a A2 in very good condition.
Nice bike, I've got a 1977 A1 in original blue color.
Sounds good!👍
Protestnik Vorgon what’s the diff in a1 and a2 I just got,one and need to find some forums or clubs
@@buddyqueo
Hi there from Berlin, the main differences from Model A1 to A2 is the position of frontbreakes. A1 has it in front of the fork, A2 behind. Second, the color of tank, side and back. The A1 leaves factory in blue or red, with little golden stripes. The A2 marked with bigger stripes, in red or green. Some maschines were painted black, very rare. Some other modifacations between A1 and A2 become series during the fabrication time.
If you want more information, get in touch with the Z owner club of germany, there you find experts, who live their lives for this beautiful motorcycle👍🍀
Roll on!
Proud owner of a 75’ Z1b. Never gonna sell it..........
well maybe when I’m 85.
I had a green one, same year. Couldn't wait to get rid of the stock pipes, sounded like a sewing machine.
Is it for sale?
Thanks for sharing. I'm searching for one identical to this. Know of any others?
Kevin Kutter not that I’m aware of.
i have green 1978 for sale , in about the same condition.
very nice bike, what were you asking for it?
+Chris King I think we ended up selling it for around $8k
shockerracing I'm buying one with out a title for 100 bucks! It's a old bucket now but once I'm done it will scream!
Cool bike my first bike was a kz not as nice as yours though
clodbusted my dad collects old Vettes but went through a phase were he was collecting old bikes. This one was one of my faves! What year was your KZ?
shockerracing it was a 1980 I sold it a while ago now I have a 2017 Harley Davidson wide glide it's my first Harley I had a bunch of Ducati monsters
@@clodbusted1776 hi I need some help
Sweet!
Still have it ?
Ricardo Fernandez
Nice bike I also have 77 I paid 6 k
Hermosa
Keep it,it'll just appreciate,unlike that newer Vette..........................Lol
It's nice, sounds like a cylinder wasn't firing.
Sure dont sound like it is missing to me..
Love it
right buy some more Q7 boring guy
what is Q7 dear?
Nope - Sad to say I don't like it