We should go back to the CZ threads and debate what constitutes a "clone". Much like a Tanfoglio and a CZ just because one is made in the style of the other doesn't mean it shares anything deeper than appearances.
If the Harley was not as popular as it is this Yamaha would not exist...........
Very cool bike.
Gotcha.....
youre killing me Kaw! I had a '76 Z1. Never should have sold that one but at the time I figured I only needed one bike. I was wrong!Our 1975 Z1 900 sleeper build
Looks stock but look again. Dyna S electronic ignition, Miki 29mms with K&N pods, Era correct (and were NOS when we got them) Star Racing headers, 1075 high compression kit, warmed up cams, Jetted right and runs like a top. You can't twist the throttle on this thing and not crack a smile.
Circa.... 20 mins ago.
I just got finished rebuilding the master cylinder and cleaning the carbs. Front brakes were fading bad but not anymore. Poor old girl sits to much nowadays. She did run the Dragon a few years ago however. Wonder how longs its been since one of these was on that road before then.
Anyway now that we've Totally jacked Que's thread.
When you taken the new bike home Que?
The farthest I've gone in a single day is around 120 miles. Yeah by the time we were heading home I was wanting a windshield. I'd forgotten how bad the wind beats on you on a cruiser. Remember I'm coming from a "standard" style FZ1 to a cruiser. My FZ had a double bubble windshield and didn't buff me at all. This bike at highway speeds buffets my helmet like mad and hurts my neck after a while. Other than that it isn't terrible other than the occasional June bug to the chest.
Other than weekend rides my commute to work is...... short.
Full disclosure I am no Harley fan. I've never hidden that on these boards but to each their own and as long as it has two wheels its cool with me if its cool with you. That being said I HATE HONDA. ESPECIALLY Gold Wings. They are way over priced way over engineered way to many knobs and buttons and do dads and flashing lights. I mean seriously if your are going to spend the the money on a Gold wing buy yourself a nice convertible sports coupe and call it a day. They aren't motorcycles in my opinion, the are cars with two wheel, except for gold wing trikes those are just
Anyway rant off. Don't for the love of god buy a Gold Wing. Your NOT AN OLD MAN YET Que!!
your right it is all my opinion. And worth exactly what I charged you for it.
Though my opinion is that of a certified Yamaha and Kawasaki technician with 10+ years experience in the field including 8 years owning an operating a full line Kawasaki dealership. So maybe a little heavier than some but then again this is the Internet. I could be a french super model for all you know.
Nah......I know you.........
But I do respect your opinion.
Which makes it all the more surprising.
My opinion of Honda is based solely on working on them. Over engineer and over complicated. If everyone else is using 2 moving parts Honda uses 6. If it sounds easy best believe it's nearly impossible to do on a Honda. Then sticking with that design and insisting it's better. Like unicam dirt bike engines even though they devour heads like it's their job Honda won't stop with it. When Yamaha had the 5 valve head and everyone hated it because the center valve was impossible to adjust they went away from it. Honda doubled down on it. Idk I'm just not a Honda guy.
Whatever you ride just jeep the rubber side down and it's all good.
Guys, stop arguing. All motorcycles matter!
Did I just I just post that?
