Fantastic job there mate. I had one of these brand new in 1982 when I was 21 years old. It was a beauty (JTR 108Y), saw it years later and it was a mess. Yours looks like its just come out of the crate, beautiful! That is a credit to you my friend, well done!
What a fab looking machine. I remember a friend of mine got one of these when it was the fastest thing on two wheels. The dealer said to him and I quote "if this isn't fast enough then I can't help you" lol. You have done an ace job, this is one of my all time favourite motorcycles.
Yep a great bike. I had one of those. The fuel guage came in a series of blocks that would disappear as the tank emptied - very rapidly when you explored the bike's horizon rushing performance.
I had one of these in 1986, and it immediately tried to kill me with the dreaded high speed tankslapper. A cut down 'Eddie Lawson' seat and a steering damper fixed that. I did 3750 miles in 12.5 days through Belgium, Germany, Switzerland and France and it was a fantastic bike for that, apart from using 5 litres of oil. I didn't know at the time, but Kawasaki changed the cylinder assembly process from the Z1000 by pre-machining the liners to size before pressing them into the barrels which caused distortion, hence the oil consumption problem. I never saw the bugger smoke though, so god knows when it did it. I did actually drop it in an underground carpark at the Hotel Ramada in Liege at 10pm (who turned me away as I was soaked from a massive storm) when the killswitch got pushed by my tankbag as I was manouvering. It went down on the R side and just after I'd struggled to pick it up (no damage) and get back on, 10 Scottish footy fans appeared. Of course I had to say "where were you bloody lot 5 minutes ago when I needed a hand".
Nice! I'm working on both a 1981 GPZ550 and 1981 GPZ1100 B1. I just picked up the 1100, although it has 3600 original miles on it, it is rough. The FI failed in 91, and the original owner (who I bought it from) butchered that crap out of it and lost a lot of pieces to it. So, I'm trying to find the missing pieces, and or going to convert to 34mm carbs. I really like the B2 much better than the B1, easier to get parts for it too.
Just bought the same bike but have no idea where to start looking for parts. need a seat. but where to find one? would love some links or tips where to get things. please reply with some info. love this bike, want to make mine fresh too. please help.
OOOF nice.. Don't let it gargle give it a couple of sips of the Petrol! It sounds thirsty Reminds me of my GPz900r So much character.. from the Z1 to ALL of the Family.... nice... nice...
Jesus that's tasty! My brother had a B2 years ago with a Harris pipe and JMC swingarm which started my obsession with Z's and GPz's. Sadly he spent more time pushing or swearing at his due to the iffy (bodged) fuel injection but yeah,this gets a big HELL YEAH! from me. It looks as good as the day it rolled off the factory floor. A really really job well done and you have every right to be proud of it.
The very first motorcycle I owned back in 1982 :-) . Came with the LCD for fuel & temp. and had a computer inside the tail that scared many as word was that if it failed then the bike would be dead & cost 240 pounds. Hi Lynne :-*
Fantastic to see a classic so well restored. They brute force in their day.
I had one in 84, hard to believe these only had 105HP, felt like way more. Now my Kawi C14 has 165HP, giddy up!!!!
Fantastic job there mate. I had one of these brand new in 1982 when I was 21 years old. It was a beauty (JTR 108Y), saw it years later and it was a mess. Yours looks like its just come out of the crate, beautiful! That is a credit to you my friend, well done!
Just watched video and was transported back to 1982, oh the great days fantastic memory's, you've done a great job
I want/wanted one of these since high school! Nice bike, bud..looks great!
What a fab looking machine. I remember a friend of mine got one of these when it was the fastest thing on two wheels. The dealer said to him and I quote "if this isn't fast enough then I can't help you" lol. You have done an ace job, this is one of my all time favourite motorcycles.
Fantastic job Pete...well worth the effort.
Yep a great bike. I had one of those. The fuel guage came in a series of blocks that would disappear as the tank emptied - very rapidly when you explored the bike's horizon rushing performance.
I had one in 84, it got stolen. Kawasaki still uses that fuel gauge in the newer C14 that I now own.
Great job Pete on a great classic I think I like your 82 better than my 81!
I had one of these in 1986, and it immediately tried to kill me with the dreaded high speed tankslapper. A cut down 'Eddie Lawson' seat and a steering damper fixed that. I did 3750 miles in 12.5 days through Belgium, Germany, Switzerland and France and it was a fantastic bike for that, apart from using 5 litres of oil. I didn't know at the time, but Kawasaki changed the cylinder assembly process from the Z1000 by pre-machining the liners to size before pressing them into the barrels which caused distortion, hence the oil consumption problem. I never saw the bugger smoke though, so god knows when it did it. I did actually drop it in an underground carpark at the Hotel Ramada in Liege at 10pm (who turned me away as I was soaked from a massive storm) when the killswitch got pushed by my tankbag as I was manouvering. It went down on the R side and just after I'd struggled to pick it up (no damage) and get back on, 10 Scottish footy fans appeared. Of course I had to say "where were you bloody lot 5 minutes ago when I needed a hand".
Nice! I'm working on both a 1981 GPZ550 and 1981 GPZ1100 B1. I just picked up the 1100, although it has 3600 original miles on it, it is rough. The FI failed in 91, and the original owner (who I bought it from) butchered that crap out of it and lost a lot of pieces to it. So, I'm trying to find the missing pieces, and or going to convert to 34mm carbs. I really like the B2 much better than the B1, easier to get parts for it too.
Hint hint. That bike would sure look nice under my Christmas tree.
Dam !! Thats a nice looking bike !!!
Yeah, what a nice restoration.
Was my first bike ever back in 1982. Brought back some sweet memories:-)
Just bought the same bike but have no idea where to start looking for parts. need a seat. but where to find one? would love some links or tips where to get things. please reply with some info. love this bike, want to make mine fresh too. please help.
OOOF nice..
Don't let it gargle give it a couple of sips of the Petrol!
It sounds thirsty
Reminds me of my GPz900r
So much character.. from the Z1 to ALL of the Family.... nice... nice...
Jesus that's tasty! My brother had a B2 years ago with a Harris pipe and JMC swingarm which started my obsession with Z's and GPz's. Sadly he spent more time pushing or swearing at his due to the iffy (bodged) fuel injection but yeah,this gets a big HELL YEAH! from me. It looks as good as the day it rolled off the factory floor. A really really job well done and you have every right to be proud of it.
The very first motorcycle I owned back in 1982 :-) . Came with the LCD for fuel & temp. and had a computer inside the tail that scared many as word was that if it failed then the bike would be dead & cost 240 pounds. Hi Lynne :-*
Brilliant. Although I have the current modern day version (ZRX1200), I can't help thinking about how much fun my old GPZ was.
Beautiful takes me back 👍👍👍
Absolutely Beautiful ❤️ & desirable model to have restored too. Well done 👏
Give me the nod if you ever want a buyer 😉
man thats sweet ....I had the silver one
Oh Yes I remember those. The Big Red Rocket. Nice
great job, makes me want to get mine out of moth balls - havent ridden it in six years ! - pete
Superb. I had the GPZ550H2 and always wanted the 1100B2.... I went for a CBXz1000 instead. Still want the B2 though.
Gpz550H1 for me also in 82. Couldn't afford the B2 back then. But 40 years later 😄
@@classicbikeworld d'you still have it?
@@RHP9898 Yes, she's still in my garage
@@classicbikeworld Lucky you. Let me know if ever you think of selling. I've had the CBX for 30 years now.
Very nice job!
You did a nice job!,,, lm doing one myself,, where do you buy your seat?
Um trying to do one too. Keep me informed would like to see the progress
The emblem is written GPz1100 but you read it Z1100GP. GPZ is an another bike.
True Gem... With it's bro's - Z1000 ELR ( Eddie Lawson ) with the big bro - KZ/KZE1300
Best bike ever!
Nice black Crome.
Really nice
She's a beauty..!
sweet did a great job ....a Kerker 4 into 1 would add a nice touch I think
Very nice.
Good job!
these used to be the dominant stock street bike
How much
Sweet!
jesus , time machine ...
I drive one a this. Motorsicle
ΤΟ ΚΟΚΚΙΝΟ Kawasaki ΦΩΒΕΡΩ?????
How much
Sorry Gerardo I'm not ready to part with it just yet
@@classicbikeworld ,,, i want to buy this motocycle