75 Z1900 Dirty Lowdown FULL MOVIE

We got this 1975 Z1900 in on trade for some work we did on a friend's H2. It came to us in pretty bad condition, as you can see in the video. Our goal here was to put together an affordable every day rider that wouldn't leave you stranded on the side of the road. This bike has 23,000 miles on it. See our Ebay auction now live for more info: www.ebay.com/itm/163644988948

[@isaacpulido9134]

The colors on that bike are purrrfect🐱

[@1941392]

The motorcycle Gods are smiling.

[@ianbradley8379]

Makes my heart go when you ride it up and down the drive!

[@kaveebee]

Great isn't he? Love the restorations he does.

[@kalaharimine]

Perfect in it's truthful imperfection, a nice survivor.

[@krystalstarrett6760]

Keep up the good work. This bike wound up in good hands!

[@barking.dog.productions1777]

First time viewer. Not here for the full restore, so I skipped ahead here and there. Really just here for the trip down memory lane... This was one of if not the original 4 stroke, inline 4, Japanese super bikes. I had a 1979 KZ-1000 that was built up pretty good, but this is the grand daddy... awesome job, guys! :)

[@douglastougmoore1679]

Love these old patina bikes.

[@ClutchNixon]

Nice work guys! Another one saved.

[@renegade44040]

Bring it back to life

[@MegaCountach]

Nice work guys! Really like you saving these old girls, happy trails, Doug

[@starline5884]

Beautiful job - again!

[@ralfybaby]

If I were to win I would want a Euro-style lower steering bar, a 4-1 exhaust (as the exhausts that are on it now are not the originals anyway), a seat cover, and I would want the frame to be power coated. Love this channel and love to see these old beasts get some TLC Following the auction.

[@Johnnysvintage]

Your wishes could be our commands...

[@JustMike2791]

What a fantastic survivor. I like 'em rough around the edges. I don't feel so bad when I take them for a rip or ten

[@eatmelily]

Thanks for another great video, and Great Save.........

[@64faffi]

As usual, a very interesting video. Shame the frame didn't receive some minor rust removal and a bit of paint once everything was out, though. Still, very nice to see you get these bikes back on the road in workable condition instead of building trailer-queens!

[@Johnnysvintage]

Our focus on this bike was to provide a nice project for someone that they could enjoy and fix up to their taste as time went on.

[@chrisriddiford6216]

Johnny s Vintage Motorcycle Company

[@storidiot1]

as always,very interesting video.thanks a lot :-)

[@jayarnold8883]

I enjoy your videos. Thankyou for your efforts.

[@daryldecamp6295]

Great job, I would love it the way you all done it. Everyday cruiser

[@22kawa]

What a great bike Johnnny!!

[@gamingvelociraptor8865]

Absolutely loving your video's from here in the UK your manner and the the work you and the team do is breathtaking.Why watch tv when we got you guys?

[@ralfybaby]

You are in England so you have z-power in Leigh. I ordered something for my Z1000 back when I lived there in the early 90s. I looked them up for old time sake and guess what they are still in business and seemingly bigger than ever!

[@jamesdamrom751]

Even when you , half ass restore them,, They come out great !!🤣🤣👍LOL

[@user-dl6hh8it6p]

very very very nice bike jobs👍

[@larrys.3992]

What a transformation.

[@lamarbrown7400]

Great work I have a 1974 that I will like to get parts for it

[@youtuber5291]

The motor sounds healthy.

[@GrandNational66]

Im in Ottawa Canada & Johnny's had new turnsignal mounts & a correct numbered key for my 72 H-2 resto.

[@douglastougmoore1679]

It's a vintage bike Salvation, rather than a Restoration

[@llewvirtue861]

It is a great candidate for a full frame up rebuild

[@calvincooley1074]

This would be a great bike for day two boltons, low bars, KERKER pipe, rear fender delete, Shoei fairing if you want to get some Mad Max vibes!

[@09sethman]

i use the s 100 also ,but i buy it by the gallon ,and pour it into one of those small ,hand held ,pump up bug sprayer,,sure saves your hands..pulling that trigger over and over starts to cramp up the old mits..better to pump about 20 times ,then you just pull the trigger one time ,.and it comes out in a stream ..

[@ohdamnitsthatguy60]

never seen you use the kick starter yet. I want to ask about a back-rest w/ carrier for these bikes, it would make a nice option.

[@joseluisrodriguez5302]

have you ever think about to "make" one Z1 using all the usable parts you reject ? that could very very interesting to see, think about it.

[@brianpeterson9923]

following...

[@Ptr834]

Hey mate aussie Pete here i text you about purchasing a z 1 900 around 73 to 75...just a really nice every day ride but as stock as possible... Can you help me out with acquiring one... I really like your work.

[@calvincooley1074]

BTW my neighbor has a 73 w/ 225k plus and counting. She's rough but tough with a rear Lester Mag.

[@Speedytrip]

Wonder how much that bike would sell for today...I wouldn't mind a good running bike that isn't aesthetically perfect.

[@georgevprochazka5316]

Good job on every bike. But I would like to know the price it sold for on Ebay.That would be good info to know. Thanks!

[@Johnnysvintage]

7500

[@georgevprochazka5316]

Thanks Johnny ! I admire your skills and your knowledge / taste for these bikes. Those were the golden days of motorcycles. I wish I had seen your vids back when I was working on my 1977 Kz650. Anyway, I love your workshop integrity !!!!!

[@fernandor1474]

one question for you... What do you thinh about z1 900 super four? thank you

[@nikitageerinck4541]

I wish my z400 was in your hands

[@kaveebee]

I wonder what it sold for? I like that its a runner and not a trailer queen. I could handle owning it. Run around on it and then first winter strip it to get the frame painted, but that's all, turn it into a bike you can improve and restore while you ride.

[@Johnnysvintage]

It sold for 7500

[@kaveebee]

@@Johnnysvintage Oh well then everyone is happy eh? Someone got a good bike for a reasonable price. Over-restored trailer queens aren't my scene, but thats ok for other people, I like runners, my friends kz650 I bought off him will have its original wheels unrestored, but thats ok since I first rode it back in 77 ! " Too good to ride " is not for me. Keep doing what your'e doing how you're doing it and you won't go wrong.

[@muffdiver7670]

Has it been sold? If not, what's the magic number?

[@daniellima2973]

Honest question. Is it worth it financially to restore something like this? Is there a market for it to make it worth the money.?

[@Z1Hellrider]

NO, never !!...this bike sold for $7500, he charges a minimum $5500 JUST for labor to do the restoration so that's $13,000 then you have to pay for all the vapor blasting, re-chroming, powder coating, normal paint (tank, tail, panels) and PARTS, every seal, gasket, tires, spokes, the list is endless and anything rubber will have perished, plus you'll never buy a bike 100% complete to start with so you'll need to find and buy those missing parts that match your bike, the correct exhausts, air-filter, wheels, headlamp, clocks etc, etc..... you could end up spending near $18k total for a 1975 Z1b that will NEVER be worth that !!!, plus all the aggravation, discussion, time waiting, worry, honestly take your money and buy the bike in the condition you want it in and leave it in that condition !!

[@philipstubbs2432]

@@Z1Hellrider now it's 2022 and Z1b's have hit 30k in Australia 🇦🇺

[@josephperry4344]

How much did this sell for?

[@scottyharrington164]

I just have two questions? What is the reserve going to be on this bike, if any? And if I purchased it and want to restore it can the busted fin be fixed where it will be uniform with the rest of the fins? And im interested in you guys doing the restoration for me. Thanks for your time.

[@Johnnysvintage]

Scotty, the reserve is 7500 and we can do whatever you want done to it, fins and all.

[@scottyharrington164]

@@Johnnysvintage ok that sounds good. I've been planning to do a build for quite some time now and just haven't been able to find a decent enough bike to start with. Im actually wanting a kz 1000 but a z 900 would probably do. I am shopping around to find a solid piece but haven't been very lucky. So I'll try to bid on it and see how it goes. If I don't get it, I will need help in finding something worth while for my build. I will stay in touch and will be looking forward for your help. Thanks alot for your time. Scott.

[@YTjndallas]

The rear wheel is slightly turning when you gassed it on the stand. Is that a concern? Probably just a few finger-twists of the clutch adjustment?

[@64faffi]

It is caused by drag that makes the gearbox spin even when in neutral. Virtually every motorcycle has this issue. In gear, with a wet clutch pulled, you are guaranteed to get drag from the oil film that will turn the wheel. However, it doesn't take much friction to stop the wheel - a toe or a hand on the wheel will stop it from turning.

[@angelsoriani3469]

Como quisiera una kawasaki z1 soy de argentina es mi sueño tener una de esa 😕😕😕😕😕😕

[@buddieluvsu]

pulled that out of a lake

[@MatFlyinFoolHarris]

make it a Z1RTC

[@unclequack5445]

It sounds mean.

[@danmaxfield2639]

cant stand the plated bolts who would use plated steel bolts !! On a Z1 unless total originality but then use the original supplier products..

[@Z1Hellrider]

People ask is it worth getting a bike restored, I would say NO, NO and thrice NO, do the math, here's why, this bike sold for $7500 on eBay, he charges a minimum $5500 JUST for labor to do the restoration so that's $13,000 then you have to pay for all the vapor blasting, re-chroming, powder coating, normal paint (tank, tail, panels) and PARTS, that means every seal, gasket, worn sprocket, damaged clutch/ gearbox /engine parts, tires, stainless spokes, the list is endless and probably anything rubber will have perished, plus you'll never buy a bike 100% complete to start with so you'll need to find and buy those missing parts that match your bike, the correct exhausts, air-filter, wheels, headlamp, clocks etc, etc..... you could end up spending near $18k total for this 1975 Z1b that would NEVER be worth that right now !!!, plus all the aggravation, discussion, time waiting, worry, honestly take your money and buy the bike in the condition you want it in and leave it in that condition !!