Kawasaki H1 Mach III...1970

[@frisbiet]

Beautiful bike, thats for sure, thanks for showing.

[@charlesfloyd3680]

Thank you. I certainly like it!

[@charlesfloyd3680]

Thanks! Of all my H1's this is by far and away my favorite.

[@michaelschmitt5413]

I owned one back in 1971. Bought it used with a couple thousand miles on it. When I hear the sound of the engine in YT videos, it takes me right back to those days. I loved the grey with the black lettering.

[@charlesfloyd3680]

Good memories indeed!

[@poindexterrrrr]

Riiiinnnnggg ting ting ting. Coolest sound ever.

[@charlesfloyd3680]

Can't disagree with that!!

[@jonathanharrison1471]

Lovely example thanks for showing.I concur with your point about the nuts : )

[@charlesfloyd3680]

Thanks for the comments!

[@125southernnh2]

Blessed are the riders that restore old bikes. I'm in the middle of two old Suzuki 750's from the 80's that were the desirables from my youth.

[@charlesfloyd3680]

Amen to that!

[@gillestrombetta3019]

Magnifique 😍

[@charlesfloyd3680]

@@gillestrombetta3019 Many thanks!

[@dc8808]

Wow looks Brand New Sir! Fantastic Job, that Grey is awesome in the Sun. I was 13 when your H1 was made.... Thank you for the correct tidbits of information! Great video Buddy, be safe!

[@charlesfloyd3680]

Thanks 👍

[@charlesfloyd3680]

Thank you! Much appreciated!

[@pierregotthold]

Très belle restauration, bravo ! En 1972, j'avais acheté une H 2 bleue, avec frein à disque à l'avant. Il faut absolument un bon frein sur ces motos 2 temps, car il n'y a presque pas de frein moteur. Sur la H 1, c'est un frein à tambour peu efficace, mais il est possible de faire la transformation. Par ailleurs, ces Kawasaki H 1 et H 2 consomment beaucoup de carburant, et ce produit a beaucoup augmenté en une cinquantaine d'années.

[@scottbeamo3330]

Another benchmark bike from Chuck Floyd! Absolutely beautiful. The Peacock Gray is certainly unique. Congrats Chuck!

[@charlesfloyd3680]

Thanks Scott! That means so much coming from you.

[@pierregotthold]

Very beautiful restoration, well done! In 1972, I bought a blue H 2, with a front disc brake. You absolutely need a good brake on these 2-stroke motorcycles, because there is almost no engine braking. On the H 1, it is an ineffective drum brake, but it is possible to make the conversion. Furthermore, these Kawasaki H 1 and H 2 consume a lot of fuel, and this product has increased significantly in around fifty years.

[@peterrestaino7047]

Incredible

[@charlesfloyd3680]

Thank you!

[@peterrestaino7047]

@@charlesfloyd3680 absolutely

[@tagoooU]

Bought one new in 1971 blue my favorite color at the time. I was 20 years old, never had a motorcycle. Only by the grace of God am I here to tell about it. They never should have sold a complete novice that powerful a bike.

[@briangrigsby1842]

black was best color i had blue 70, and a 77. 6 500s within a mile of my house.

[@charlesfloyd3680]

I always like the graphics on the blue 71.

[@WillJ_Lawrence]

You have started my inspiration. I have acquired a 1970 Peacock Grey H1 as well. Mine is not a low number early build, but nonetheless very noteworthy for a restoration. If you don't mind, I would like to collaborate along my restoration process as I am also very OCD regarding my mechanical devices. Thanks for the videos and I'm looking forward to updates regarding the idiosyncrasies of the '69-'70 Mach III's.

[@charlesfloyd3680]

Look forward to your build!

[@bobcohoon9615]

The gray highlights the chrome and polished parts more, I think . Looks new

[@charlesfloyd3680]

Thanks Bob. I definitely agree.

[@timdurpos3298]

One mean little bike

[@charlesfloyd3680]

Yes she is! Great fun.

[@charlesfloyd3680]

Hey guys, just to make sure I don't mislead anyone those manifold nuts and washers aren't "unique" to the 69 and early 70 H1's. It's just an example of an item that often is not correct on H1's. Easy to miss in the restoration process. I will eventually make a video on the truly unique 69 and early 70 H1 features. Thanks for watching.