1969 Kawasaki A7SS start up

[@gangoffour6690]

This was the 1st bike I ever owned. Bought it used in 1971 with 500 miles on it. Man I loved that bike.

[@FankydaddyGO]

I was surprised. 56 years ago, when I was 16 years old, this bike was sold by a senior. The color was blue, but ... The front wheelie is done even in the third gear. It was a very wild horse-like bike. Thanks for uploading the video!

[@rcnelson]

What a blast from the past. My Dad had one, scrambler pipes and all. It had great power. The only fly in the ointment was that it ate CDI black boxes, which were 80 bucks a crack. That was serious money 55 years ago.

[@Larry11549]

Hi Bill, you have made my day! I had this color model and still have dreams about its incredible power to weight ratio and blinding speed. I have owned 12 motorcycles and never had one I liked as much as the Samurai, great handling and a beauty to look at.....

[@michaeldavis5775]

I've always liked the look of the high pipe scrambler models from that era.

[@jimmysblacksmithing462]

Nice bike! I’ll bet it gets up and goes!👍😊 thanks for sharing stay well have a beautiful day

[@dickdasterdley980]

Just got a similar one left to us by my girlfriends dad when he passed. It is fully restored and has been sitting since about 1974 or so. Its a October 1972 bike. And just needs the side cover installed and a batterie and she’ll be running and complete. It even has the break in sticker on the tach still.

[@bigmurr725]

Man Bill your bikes are drop dead Gorgeous ! Great work Bill .

[@barrythomson8770]

For those unfamiliar,its a 1969 A7 SS [high pipe] Avenger 350cc rotary valve two stroke.The 350 was released in june 1967 and they finished with the A7B in 1971.

[@MonteVanNortwick]

I had the low pipe version with a red tank. Only problem I ever had was one bad coil which was repaired under warranty. Rode it about 35000 miles

[@proboy42]

Simple clean looking bike.Very nice!

[@ronc2768]

I can't remember ever hearing a two stroke twin sound so good just idling.

[@eminrider6751]

So cute bike 👍🌹👍

[@rmeyer4322]

beautiful scrambler

[@717rocket]

They were cool looking bikes.

[@sheltonharlow]

I had one of those. Ran like a Bat out of HELL!!!

[@theeaselrider4032]

The previous models had a little bit flashier paint & graphics, but that is one of the cleanest "A" series bikes I have ever seen. Lots of time & effort put into that one. Nice job.

[@scotzr900]

i had that same bike and color love it

[@bobbytrettel9256]

cool bike

[@leeturner1838]

my brother had a suzuki t 500 neighbor had a kaw 500 they both always told me that the a7 350 was the fastest bike they ever rode????????????? rotary disc valve motor twin!!!!!!!!!

[@acersalman8258]

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[@arthurmchugh5184]

250 samari!!! Awesome!!

[@leeturner1838]

i thought a7 was a 350

[@richardpaul6812]

I know it’s a long shot but any info on where I can get a clutch or a rebuild kit ?