Kawasaki H1 Mach III 500...1969

kawasaki H1 Mach III 1969 update

[@pillred5974]

Right there IS the Mach111, the first-year, drum brake, and in White, it doesn't get more perfect than this, you should be very proud of what you have achieved, and I reckon it's worth a few bob too.

[@charlesfloyd3680]

Thanks! One of the coolest bikes ever IMHO.

[@ronniefranks4351]

Charles, I think the ‘69 H1 is one of the most beautiful bikes ever produced. Yours is absolutely gorgeous. I’m very envious. Great job!

[@charlesfloyd3680]

Thank you! The 69 H1 is so iconic. Nothing else like it at the time.

[@gillestrombetta3019]

Magnifique 😍

[@charlesfloyd3680]

@@gillestrombetta3019 I appreciate your comment!

[@charlesfloyd3680]

Yep...there are those bikes we should have kept!

[@kirtchapman671]

Thanks for not butchering it and trying to keep it stock

[@charlesfloyd3680]

That's the way I prefer! To each his own.

[@johnfranklin685]

At 15 years of age, I challenged my cousin to a quarter mile drag race, on my brother's 1969 mach 3. The cousin was aboard a 1969 BSA rocket 3. The first run was a fail on my part, because I shifted into 2nd gear to early, during it's peak torque rpm. It stood straight up, so I had to depress the rear brake to regain control. The second attempt was a success as I achieved red-line through all gears. I defeated the rocket3 by at least three bike links. Had we continued for another 8th of a mile though, the Rocket 3 would've reigned victorious.

[@charlesfloyd3680]

Great story!

[@peterrestaino7047]

Absolutely incredible

[@charlesfloyd3680]

Appreciate your kind words!

[@peterrestaino7047]

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[@charlesfloyd3680]

I shouldn't have said "correct low ignition cover." Rather it is the "original low ignition/oil pump cover." All 1969 and early 1970 CDI H1's came from the factory with the "low" cover. After engine #8800, Kawasaki moved to the "high" cover and offered to replace the cover on the earlier bikes. see Kawasaki Special Service News Bulletin #H-3 dated February 6, 1970. Hope that clarifies the comment!

[@EleniPakioti]

Was and this may love. Was a bady thing . Wass bady moto ,bat i love her.

[@suewinter-o9y]

Sounds, runs and looks fantastic!

[@charlesfloyd3680]

Thanks! The early H1's have been my passion since 1972.

[@nitrousninja882]

Would you consider selling the Mach III? I am looking for a 1969 and don't know where to start.

[@charlesfloyd3680]

Not really interested in selling at this time. Thanks for asking!

[@717rocket]

That is in pristine condition, very nice 👌

[@charlesfloyd3680]

Thank you!

[@alfredstevens9586]

So cool just Love all those old two strokes

[@charlesfloyd3680]

That makes two of us!

[@jeffwhite9392]

Only issue I had with mine was the cranks built in tendency to " twist " on the stepped big end pins and crank - wheel centres ( alot when modified ) Huge problem on the cdi / single coil / distributor version . Ended up rebuilding in stages to allow tig welding of the offending parts . 32mm carbs , H1R ex John Woodley pipes ( allegedly ) , H2 disc front end & later oval section ( longer I think ) swing arm . Was torquey as hell and still managed 12 flat at 110mph in 1977 ; won good money on that thing and like most bikes I've owned I shoulda kept it ...

[@lorimcquinn3966]

Too nice.....:)

[@charlesfloyd3680]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@SS-sh6ww]

Wow ! 🤩