Can I ride 3,000 Miles on abandoned 1983 Kawasaki GPZ1100

[@akhila0762]

Kawasaki made a lot of great motorcycles.....reliable and trustful engines

[@motorcyclerewind]

Yes they do. Thanks for watching

[@timhicks2154]

Great to see another classic back from the dead!

[@motorcyclerewind]

This is one of my favorite bikes now. I ride it nearly daily.

[@timhicks2154]

@@motorcyclerewind - I’m just puzzled how it is that people can store a bike in that way. I needed a new engine for my FT500-engined Honda CB250RS. Got an XL500S (1976) from a seller in Germany. If he’d bothered to oil up the bore and put in a spark-plug, it would have been good enough to go straight in as a runner. Piston & rings siezed solid to the bore. Bore ruined. New piston , rings and a rebore required.

[@warp65]

Brilliant save.

[@motorcyclerewind]

Thanks for watching.

[@timwright3790]

As an owner/mechanic of several big vintage Kawasaki’s I can say it’s the crank sensor - Hall effect sensor. They eventually go out on all these bikes and usually become heat sensitive over time so the bike will start and run until it gets hot then: poof!

[@steveclark..]

Even newer vehicles are worse when it comes to the myriad of electrical sensors and complexity hey. One of my bikes is a 1983 two stroke, no fuel injection even, I love it, it takes me back to being 18 again and it's easy to work on unlike my modem bike that's even got a fly by wire throttle.

[@davestrain9529]

@@steveclark.. Which ONE>??Cant be an RZ 3 fiddy..those were 84/85? I have friend in Boulder Co with an NS 400 triple. Or dirt bike>? I have 93 Wr250z / Ktm 300 2008 1974 RD 350 Love my olde " OILEYS"

[@steveclark..]

@@davestrain9529 The first RD350 with water cooling.

[@davestrain9529]

@@steveclark.. YAY! 4LO. Non Ypvs. My friend has a Canadian. my riding budd. Partners in 2T Crime

[@scottb8175]

Yes, the Kawasaki crank triggers of the era are woefully prone to intermittent failures. I had an 811000LTD that would drop two cylinders anytime it was too hot outside or whenever it rained. I had a few others that gradually failed outright. Dyna S is one low-ish cost solution for the 81-83 big KZ-J type engines (but won't easily bolt on the 83-85 GPz1100, 85-86 KZ1100 LTD, or KZ1100R without completely swapping the ignition housings and KZ-J mechanical advance mechanism on the right side of the crankcase), but be prepared to spend more to swap out the coils and wires too. The Dyna 2000 ignition system is more expensive, but it has more features including programable advance curves, and can fit the stock later model GPz style housing with minor mods. Forget about the Dyna 4000 unless your bike is only used at the drag strip. The ARC 2 is also pretty much racing only - my friend has one for his MTC 1395 cc GPz 1100 with a home built fuel injection system that works with the ignition, but hasn't run it yet (work is ongoing).

[@jim9036]

Nice job. It's great to see these old but great bikes saved.

[@motorcyclerewind]

Thanks. I really enjoy taking someone’s trash and bringing it back to life.

[@neilpalandri-jones689]

I brought one of these in 1983, when I was 23. I still have it and ride it occasionally. Still has the fuel injection on it - most of the ones here in Australia have carbies on after the DFI packs in. Good you for getting her going and keeping it as original as possible.

[@motorcyclerewind]

WOW!!! I would love to hear your GPz stories. I have fallen in love with this motorcycle. Thanks for watching.

[@leebenson4874]

How many miles does she have?

[@michaelmcclown5593]

I bought mine 2nd hand in about 85 or 86 and its still in the shed hasn't been started in 30yrs, best trip I ever did was Sydney to Adelaide to Melbourne and Sydney.

[@Utherden]

Thank you so much for taking the time to video this!!!!! Great video is an understatement!

[@motorcyclerewind]

Thanks it was quite the adventure.

[@peterseward9883]

Respect for saving an old bike and not wrecking it 👍👍 Luv seeing the old bikes with patina being ridden, they don’t have to be concourse restorations!!

[@motorcyclerewind]

Thanks Peter. I love the challenge of putting them back together. I like to say I make pretty riders. Really good 10 foot bikes. You know the ones that look great from 10 feet away. 😂🏍️

[@RT22-pb2pp]

As long as you make new important things tires suspension and cables when doing 90 no one notices faded paint or scratches LOL

[@alejandrollamas692]

Love seeing these bike come back to life....awesome job.

[@motorcyclerewind]

You and me both! It was so much fun.

[@alejandrollamas692]

@@motorcyclerewind if you can do more Random Rescues...

[@motorcyclerewind]

Make sure you check out the rest of the channel last year we featured 39 different vintage motorcycles. Thanks for watching.

[@chollythecrazycorgihesinsa6505]

Always like seeing an old bike being brought back to life!!

[@motorcyclerewind]

This one was particularly fun. Thanks for watching.

[@pja7]

I’m full of admiration for people with these mechanical and engineering skills and talents

[@motorcyclerewind]

Wow thanks for the kind words. I am definitely not an expert. What I am is willing to give it a try. More importantly I’m not afraid to break it. Which is probably why I love cheap motorcycles. Learning costs less.

[@turtle19dad]

Man you got that thing looking good!!!! I love those 80’s Hondas, Suzukis, and Kawasakis!!!! Seems like they were bulletproof.

[@motorcyclerewind]

Thanks. It is definitely starting to shape up. Agreed on them being bulletproof. This is my newest motorcycle. My wheelhouse is 60’s and 70’s preferably with points, carbs and drum brakes. This one doesn’t have any of that. Been a great learning experience. Thanks for watching.

[@jeffshootsstuff]

I can’t believe that engine rotated right off the bat. Unbelievable

[@motorcyclerewind]

You and me both. This motorcycle shocked me so many times on the journey. Thanks for watching.

[@MotoCharlieGpz750]

Beautiful motorcycle. I drive a GPz 750 myself and it's nice to see people bringing these classics back to the road. Regards

[@motorcyclerewind]

That’s where they belong!! Not wasting away in some field or the back of a shed. Find em and save em! Thanks for watching.

[@davidbraun2989]

At 6:20 I'm already screaming " Pull the head !" Now I'll go back to the video . New subscriber 😮 .

[@motorcyclerewind]

😂😂😂I knew I could do it. Finally got someone screaming at their device. 😂😂😂 thanks for subscribing and watching. 🙏

[@unclemel3607]

champion takes me back to me old 900r all those days ago 👍

[@motorcyclerewind]

Awesome. Glad you got to stroll down memory lane. Thanks for watching.

[@jerrywhite7269]

My first bike was an '84 GPZ 550. Silver red and blue. In my opinion, one of the most beautiful bikes ever made. Fantastic video and rebirth God bless and safe travels !

[@motorcyclerewind]

I really like that 84 550. Thanks for watching.

[@Garysmith-yz9el]

I'm certain 1980s superbikes sounded so good ,that's when I was a biker.The 900 was more popular in UK I remember.

[@motorcyclerewind]

This GPZ definitely makes so really good noises. Thanks for watching.

[@kaltonian]

the 500 also a brute,

[@vidright]

I rode a GPz 1100 UT for two years from 1987 till 1988. Remarkable bike. It was a „Superbike“ then. One of the first bikes with fuel injection.

[@motorcyclerewind]

I have enjoyed getting to know this motorcycle. Thanks for watching.

[@JustGKue]

still super proud of what you accomplished!

[@motorcyclerewind]

Dude it was so much fun. Let me do a little work on the ole girl and I will be ready to ride with you.

[@Crosshatch1212]

@@motorcyclerewindthat was insane how much water come out that engine ,I realy thought it wld be a tear down .congratulations, I just bought a mint Honda 400 superfour 30 yr old and got every bit off paperwork it’s ever had including the Italian stuff .wanted to own one since I was 19 .

[@BanjoLuke1]

This takes me back to Powerhouse Kawasaki in Kentish Town, where as a schoolboy I saw my first ever GPz1100 as a schoolboy. The imposing physicality and the sheer size of these thongs was beyond amazing at the time, especially for those young eyes. In my mind, the size of the rear tyre was somehow beyond himan comprehension. This is a wonderful machine.

[@motorcyclerewind]

It really is. I expected it to be much heavier than it is. Only 25 pounds heavier than my cb750. Which is crazy. I rode my 1968 CB450k1 to breakfast yesterday. Initially, it felt so small. Thanks for watching and sharing your stories.

[@woodyamsterdam]

I had one of these 23 years ago. I bought it second hand from a dealership with (thank God!) good warranty. Unfortunately it had the same kind of issues as yours. When everything worked, it was a beast with wheel spin in 3rd gear on a wet road if you went a bit too wild on the throttle. When I had to turn the bike in for repair the 4th time, the mechanic told me that they ran out of options and offered me to trade it for a Yamaha FZR 750 which I did. A great bike that ran without any issues until I sold it 2 years later.

[@motorcyclerewind]

Theses GPZ’s are awesome. Sorry you had problems with yours. Thanks for sharing.

[@maltejuergensen2118]

I bought a 2004 Ninja 500R for $500 in March 2023 … sold as not running, in three pieces …. By June 2023 I had taken it to the interior of BC 1215km round trip … ran great :) …. My Ninja 500 for $500 (plus a few $$ on parts and some elbow grease - and of course some Kawasaki good luck) …. Ride on …. Cheers from Vancouver Island BC Canada 🇨🇦

[@motorcyclerewind]

We need to do a ride together!!! Those are my favorite kind of motorcycles. Ones you get cheap and shock everybody you tell how much you paid for it or in my case didn’t pay. Thanks for watching.

[@garyheeney]

This great story brings back some great memories from the eighties,great bikes,old friends,time for some new adventures.

[@motorcyclerewind]

Time to do those things you always wanted to do. Thanks for watching.

[@tonyfurneaux3399]

BJ from brick house, comes across as such a nice guy, he is a very good tech, if he cant get you going, the bike is toast 😁

[@motorcyclerewind]

BJ is exactly as he seems. Super nice, so generous.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

☺ thanks guys

[@ThatOldHonda]

Just awesome, great to go with you on the journey, the great first day, the comradery with BJ coming to get you and helping to get you moving again, the rain, the constant 'will the bike make it' you obviously missed your wife, emotion, the trial wearing at you, nail-biting, awesome journey

[@motorcyclerewind]

I enjoyed every moment. You can definitely seeing the miles adding up on me.

[@motozz8258]

Japanese quality shinning through , well done.

[@motorcyclerewind]

This is the best motorcycle ever made.😂🏍️🔥

[@markmavracicsr.7193]

That was a amazing video. To see all of that water pore out of it and to see it run again was awesome. Have to also say you have some amazing patience and to take that GPZ almost 3,000 miles after the condition it was in is just truly unbelievable. Kudos to you sir!

[@motorcyclerewind]

It was an incredible experience. Thanks so much for watching.

[@challengegamer2212]

You don't give up, and u stay cool, brick house is young and confident to 😊

[@motorcyclerewind]

So much fun. The saying, “Ignorance is bliss” really speaks to me. This trip was totally by the “seat of my pants”.

[@edarmstrong9389]

Excellent job on reviving a bike that really should be saved. I bought a 750 GPZ in 1984 because my doctor told my wife that if I didn't find something that I loved as much as I did work, she would not have me much longer. That bike literally was a live saver. I wish we could have heard that 1100 GPZ at full song.

[@motorcyclerewind]

That’s awesome. I am a low and slow kind of guy. Check out my video where I ride it to Florida. I wind it up a bit more in parts. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmTbZaCIl8mpobs

[@rgmax6205]

Its not an adventure unless something goes wrong, enjoyed this video and your attitude. I picked up a GPZ1100 new in 81 that had an earlier analog version of the FI system, throttle response could sometimes be a little glitchy, otherwise never had any issues. I bought had 83 GPZ750 new, identical styling as yours. Was a fun bike, no FI.

[@motorcyclerewind]

Agreed. When something goes wrong you definitely get to learn alit about yourself. Thanks for watching.

[@joby988]

Great to see the love and care for the bikes, of years gone by. A joy to see the bike, running free once more. Thank you.

[@motorcyclerewind]

It sure is. I really enjoyed giving this guy another lease in life. Thanks for watching.

[@al4904]

Awesome resurrection, back in 84 I almost bought an as new GPZ1100 but decided to opt for the super cool look of a Z1100R instead. I'm a big fan of all the big air cooled Kawa's and it's so cool that you decided to put her to use and take her on a big road trip. Keep up the great work and enjoy the journey.

[@motorcyclerewind]

The Z1100R is an awesome motorcycle. These bikes are far outside my wheelhouse but I have enjoyed getting to know this one.

[@partlycloudy9443]

Dude that thing is so cool. Back in 98 I bought a wrecked. 95 Suzuki GSX-R 1127cc, I restored it and rode that bike for 12 years, it had 6000 miles on it when I bought it, had 43000 on it when I sold it in 2010. I didnt want to sell it but, got to old for that sportbike riding position. I ride a 2010 Honda vt1300 sabre now, but I do miss that 136hp that the Suzuki put out. I have been riding since the mid 70s and have owned around 25 bikes over the years. Watching you restore this bike brought back memories of my Suzuki Gsxr 1127cc. I have always been a fan of japanese bikes, especially Hondas. Great video 👍

[@motorcyclerewind]

Glad I could help you stroll down memory lane. This GPZ has been so much fun. I really like it. Ride it almost daily! Thank you so much for watching.

[@TheRattyBiker]

You have genuinely encouraged me to get the spanners back out on the bike that's sat in my garden for the last 18 months 😊😊 one thing I will say is no matter what the project is, I'd urge everyone to spend the £2 on a simple inline fuel filter - the hassle that can save is worth it 100x over!

[@motorcyclerewind]

Send me pics of your bike to [e-mail] or on Instagram. Great advice on the fuel filter. Ounce of prevention, pound of cure sort of thing. Thanks for watching.

[@RT22-pb2pp]

get quality metal one and change once a yr cheap insurance

[@grantatkinson4570]

Great bike great find

[@motorcyclerewind]

I know. It has been so much fun. Thanks for watching.

[@trailtrashgarage]

Very cool find!! And great job bringing her back to life

[@motorcyclerewind]

This GPZ has been so much fun. Newer than what I am normally into but has been awesome learning about it. Then riding it across the country. BTW: I think found the problem. Right coil vibrated loose and was losing connection. AlsoI subscribed to both of your YT channels. Look forward twitching your videos.

[@trailtrashgarage]

@@motorcyclerewind thank you sir!

[@RobRodin]

I owned the 550 version of this motorcycle brand new in 1983. Loved it and always wanted the 1100. Great job so jealous.

[@motorcyclerewind]

That’s awesome I like the 550’s but I LOVE this GPZ!!!😂 To be fair it is outside of the normal motorcycles I like. It’s too new and I’m not interested in going fast. But the more I learn the more I like.

[@expandingknowledge8269]

Amazing, Amazing, Amazing! I love that you sourced the OEM parts for this beast. I owed a 305 GPZ, as well as the Honda Hawk you have. Love vintage bikes, YOU ROCK MY FRIEND!🏁🏁

[@motorcyclerewind]

I am a believer in the factory designers ability to know what looks good on the bike. For instance, the Suzuki wheels were too small for the GPZ and looked wierd. The CB400A in the background is my wife's. She has that one and a CB350four.

[@gonegliding2966]

The GPz1100-B2 was the first big bore bike I ever rode. Sooo much fun as an 18 year old. Tomorrow I'm off on a 3000km+ ride on an F800gs. Thanks for the adventure!

[@motorcyclerewind]

That sounds awesome. Especially on a motorcycle built for it. I would love see pics of your trip. Send them to me [e-mail] or on Instagram. Thanks for watching. Ride safe.

[@jorgemercatali9319]

Congrats man , beautifull bike. You have resurrected a leyend ! Ride safe

[@motorcyclerewind]

Thanks. I have fallen in love with this motorcycle. 😍🏍️

[@mughug9616]

Reminds me of my old red GPZ1100 in the UK when I was in my 20s. I use to ride it to the Hot Dog stand on Chelsea Bridge, London every Friday night and then burn it down the M4 motorway to Heston services and our group would spend the weekends riding around Kent and even sleep on the beaches at night. Miss those days. In a 'straight line, this monster would beat every other bike I came across. Never had an issue with the DFI, just the bends. Holds a special place in my heart. :).

[@motorcyclerewind]

WOW!!! I want to do that. I need to go rent a bike and do your old weekend. Sounds like fun. Thanks for sharing and thanks for watching.

[@GeorgeMaldonado-zz4vx]

I'm impressed with your determination & your eye for details. The bike was a free-bee,& it did literally come in a box,but you brought it back to life.well done.Good luck on all your endeavors.G.M.

[@motorcyclerewind]

Thanks for watching. This was just a fun project.

[@DeadHeadmusic69]

Great vid, GPZ900 was my first road bike, so many cool memory's, andsl such cool bikes.

[@motorcyclerewind]

I was a lot of fun bringing this guy back to life. Thanks for watching.

[@rosewood1]

Your a great mechanic. Very impressed with your work. And mates are great!

[@motorcyclerewind]

WOW!!! Thanks for the kind words. Really appreciate you taking the time to watch the video.

[@dco956]

I love GPZs......my 84 750 looked just like it

[@motorcyclerewind]

They have such iconic styling. Thanks for watching!

[@rob1k8]

Great video. My mate had a GPZ1100 A1 back in the day. Used it as his road bike, production raced it here in the UK did a couple of 8hr endurance races then did the Manx GP on it. The only mod he made was to take the number plate off and it never missed a beat.

[@motorcyclerewind]

Wow!!! That’s so awesome. I knew nothing about these bikes before I got this one. Love hearing stories about them. Thanks for watching.

[@MrDesmonick]

This is the best thing I've seen on KZbin in a long time! When I was a teenager, I drew a picture of the unitrak 1100 in school! Maybe now I'm in my mid 50's I should get myself a project bike 😊

[@motorcyclerewind]

Thanks. You most definitely get a project bike. Thanks for watching.

[@vladimirkrtinic7098]

Back in 97 i had mine done many things to engine to tune drop efi injectors put mikuni carbs from gsx 1100 i was fastest around could hit 250 kmh and i was savage on the road these days,fly bearings on crank was un fuckable

[@motorcyclerewind]

Wow that sounds like a world beater.

[@chucku00]

_"You meet the nicest people on a Honda"_ Looks like it also applies to vintage Kawasaki!

[@motorcyclerewind]

Yes sir it does. Thanks for watching.

[@davejob630]

Wow! all those miles at 0mph.. it's like magic!

[@motorcyclerewind]

😂🪄i had to add an aftermarket speedo due to me buying the wrong speedo cable. It iOS tucked into the left side of the fairing. You have to understand the first time I rode this motorcycle was on Saturday and I left Tuesday morning.

[@pmr01]

@@motorcyclerewind proper respect to you - from Scotland. i am still pissed that my mate traded his gpz1100a1 1270 (i think) for a vrod for pennies and didnt let me know. great bikes.

[@ericmanuel243]

That stinks. Thanks for watching.

[@martinglover6539]

My Gpz 750 was the most honest bike i ever owned.kept me safe.

[@motorcyclerewind]

I am so happy with mine. Thanks for watching.

[@ryanharriss7950]

Had a works 550 le back in the day. What an awesome machine. Ended up in the rear quarter of a car, otherwise would probably still have it 🙂🏍

[@motorcyclerewind]

So yours really did run when parked. lol Thanks for watching

[@alanfrancis6946]

I was pleasantly surprised to see BJ join the video. You’ll get it sorted.👍🏻

[@motorcyclerewind]

We had a great time. BJ is such a great guy. Thanks for watching.

[@wadejensen3301]

G'day from Australia.....first up thank you for the video....I enjoyed it greatly. This video connected on a couple 0f levels....firstly.....well done on resurrecting a legend motorcycle....that in itself is praiseworthy.....then the ride along with your attitude....inspiring......I loved the whole thing.....I tip my cap you sir!

[@motorcyclerewind]

Wow. Thank you for the kind words. It was such a great trip in so many levels. Thanks for watching. You can check out the other 25 GPZ1100 videos. 😂

[@Sandman.68.]

Love your reaction to getting it running 😁😁😁I'd be jumping around too 👍👍

[@motorcyclerewind]

This first start was awesome. Thanks for watching.

[@rsc68er]

didnt know you wee mates with brick house builds? cool bananas

[@motorcyclerewind]

Yes. BJ is a great guy.

[@Messier87_M87]

Great job on that Kawi , Great content, I really enjoyed this video!

[@motorcyclerewind]

Thank you so much. It was so much fun putting this video together. Combining content from 25 different videos into this one. I had forgot about so much of it.

[@Messier87_M87]

Yea, KZbin can be great for creating a time line. It’s always fun going back. I don’t have the discipline to keep a camera going every step of the way, so I appreciate you sharing your journey. I’m always learning something new whenever I work on my bike, at times, it can be therapeutic. Keep up the great work!

[@gregwooldridge8864]

I loved fixing old motorcycles for a hobby. Ppl started to dump old motorcycles at my house at 1 stage I had 13 running bikes in my workshop had a clean up down to 3 bikes now.

[@motorcyclerewind]

Thanks for sharing. I love bringing these old bikes back to life. Thanks for watching.

[@crispinleslie]

Great save, well done mate 👍

[@motorcyclerewind]

Thanks. This motorcycle was so much fun putting it back together. And to think that if I did not take it from my neighbor it was going to the scrap yard.

[@Byron-Baytepess]

Oh dear, what a bike! One of the most beautiful in my opinion, elegant, racy, big engine! A friend had the same one but had repainted it in green and white, Gaudier-Genoud style. Splendid ! Something was dripping from my mouth every time I saw her... I had a 600KLR and had the same failure, I changed the ECU. But I had no injection! Well done! Cheers

[@motorcyclerewind]

It was so much fun bringing this old GPZ back to life. Thanks for watching

[@scottb8175]

A testimony to how damn bulletproof the air cooled 4 cylinder two valve Kawaski engines are. The 1983-85 GPz 1100 has all the good parts the KZ drag racers would die for - strongest crank, the biggest valves, highest flowing cylinder head, undercut transmission, strongest clutch, etc. I have two 83 GPz1100's....but only one has a functioning OEM DFI.

[@motorcyclerewind]

That’s why I say this is the best motorcycle ever made.

[@scottb8175]

@@motorcyclerewind The one I have that is stock, except running a stock but re-jetted set of 81 KZ1000 Mikuni BS34 carbs, has pulled my 210 lbs carcass to over 150 mph, measured by GPS. Not as quick as the 83 GS1100, CB1100F, V65 Magna, or 1100 Katana, but give it room to stretch its legs and it will gradually reach and hold 150+ and slowly walk away from all the above 1983 horsepower kings. I've never tried to find out what top speed is on the one I have that still runs the OEM DFI, though - that one burns copious amounts of oil and ran noisy since I bought it. I'll probably just swap the DFI over to the nicer carbureted one and use it for spare parts (It's in rough shape all over, and has the entire front end from a GPz750 Turbo on it).

[@MrSimplesimon007]

Hats off to you guys, I remember the big heavy gpz1100 really nice bikes, far better than the old fat yamaha xs1100, the gpz900r came out shortly afterwards and changed things forever 👍

[@motorcyclerewind]

I have fallen in love with this bike. So much fun to ride.

[@frankmarkovcijr5459]

My last cheap motorcycle was a 1967 BSA 250 Starfire single with 6000 original miles and a beautiful alloy tank. Paid$500 cash money 💰 on delivery to my house and it was original numbers matching numbers original everything everything works missing one side cover but that's no big deal cuz it took it off to charge the battery. It was going to be scrapped with the lawn furniture at an estate sale and this guy bought it and he sold it to me for what he paid for it because you just wanted to sell it because I would the BSA guy. I am big on British and German motorcycles and I have a small collection of commie bikes like my Ural sidecar outfits and my jawa perak 250 two-stroke twin. Weird motorcycles like my rescue dogs just follow me home.

[@motorcyclerewind]

I am a huge fan of weird motorcycles. And an even bigger fan of cheap weird motorcycles. I think I like having to learn about them. The more I learn about them the more I like them. Like this GPZ, it is so outside my wheelhouse. But totally appreciate what they were trying to do when Kawasaki built it. Thanks for watching.

[@mickgentry8128]

Great vid a very cool old Kwacka . I owned a Z1000 when I was 17 and this resurrection brings me joy, great job enjoyable vid thanks

[@motorcyclerewind]

I could not imagine owning a Z1000 at 17 and still being alive today. 😂 Good one you for surviving some 17 year old choices. 😂 Thanks for watching.

[@bytesandbikes]

Nothing quite like an ∞% value improvement! Nice 😊

[@motorcyclerewind]

I always say. I can’t make it worse. This one is fun to look back and see how far we came. Thanks for watching.

[@jackhmason]

Even though I watched all the episodes, once you took it on the trip, I kind of forgot how trashed this was at the beginning, with that bathtub of water in the crankcase and all the rest/rust. What a resurrection.

[@motorcyclerewind]

I forgot so much of what happened. I enjoyed watching it back.

[@VictorNolochemical]

Restoring the bike is a huge win 🏆 Great work. Did you replace the ecu as well ?

[@motorcyclerewind]

😂 the only parts we bought for the engine before the trip were spark plugs and exhaust gaskets.

[@mohawkdriver4155]

Funny how you got it resurrected except for the speedo... I love these old bikes. Thanks for the video.

[@motorcyclerewind]

I explain it in the Q&A video. I left for the trip on Tuesday AM. The first time I rode the motorcycle was the Saturday before in late afternoon. At that time I realized that the speedo cable I had purchased was incorrect. No way to get another in time. I added another speedo to the left side of the gauges tucked into the fairing. You can see it in some of the footage. Thanks for watching.

[@graemefivaz1308]

I so enjoyed watching your adventure. I could relate to your trip and finding great pleaseure in not knowing what tomorrow brings. Regarding finding the electrical fault i once had a Varadero with a similar problem and by chance i could start it in the pitc 53:06 h dark. Found small arch like sparks inside one wires leading to the ECU. Found an internal wire break making partial contact. But could only see it in the dark....hope you solve the problem.

[@motorcyclerewind]

I did not know what I was getting myself into. Thanks for watching. The fault that shut us down at the end was the coil for cylinders 2&3 was loos and shorting out.

[@richardfleming5754]

I learned to drive on a 83 Gpz1100. Probably wasn’t the wisest way to start but survived. Bought a new Gpz 550 and had a lot of on Kawasakis since. Respect on the awesome rebuild.

[@motorcyclerewind]

The GPZ1100 is a crazy bike to learn on. 😂 thanks for watching.

[@Australian_Made]

​@@motorcyclerewind I owned a 1984 GPz550 / AKA zx550A1. It had same frame-mounted half-fairing as your 1100. My 550 was the LAST year they ever made GPz550. The next year, they came out with GPz600 Ninja (with the 16" front wheel).

[@TrustedSilver1987]

That was the bike to have in 1985

[@motorcyclerewind]

To be honest in 1985(year I graduated) I was into boobs👙 not bikes🏍️. 😂 and after all these years still into boobs. 😂 Thanks for watching.

[@TrustedSilver1987]

@@motorcyclerewind Supposedly if you buy a new bike it will attract the boobs. Maybe that's just a sales gimmick. Remember those old Yamaha commercials....the chicks were hot.

[@RealBesty]

Well, this brings back many happy memories of 80s bikes in general, Kawasaki road bikes more particularly and my three Kwaks - 2 GPz 305s and a GT550 (shaftie courier bike). I would love another one! Thanks for sharing :) 🇬🇧

[@motorcyclerewind]

This was such a fun project to get going then to ride. I have been riding it daily since getting back from the trip. Thanks for watching.

[@captainsensible298]

Of the Japanese bike manufacturers, it's by far the smallest. Every bike they've ever sold, even the cruisers, are good bikes. The GPZ 1100s are awesome bikes.

[@motorcyclerewind]

Agree. I have 3 Kawasaki’s a 1967 W-1 650, 1974 MT1-B 75cc mini bike and the GPZ. All great motorcycles. Thanks for watching.

[@RT22-pb2pp]

Entire GPZ line was best in class in its day.

[@therealgaragegirls]

That is a cool bike in its own right. But free?! Wow! What a score!!!

[@motorcyclerewind]

I am a connoisseur of cheap motorcycles and really love FREE ones. Thanks for watching.

[@bottletree33]

Whoa whoa whoa, you did 400 miles in one day? I did 210 miles the other week in one day and my @ss wanted to collapse.

[@motorcyclerewind]

This motorcycle was surprising more comfortable than I expected. This is also my first ever long trip. My longest one day was about 250 miles on a 1964 Honda Dream 305.

[@MrLurchsThings]

I’ve got a 750 in the shed. Was my first “big bike”. It got a bit smoky and got stashed away. But it’s scheduled to go to a mates place for a mechanical resto later this year (anyone into old Kwakas in Australia, you’ll know Gos) I know everyone loves the GPz900, but it’s great to see one of these older models getting some love on KZbin.

[@motorcyclerewind]

Get that 750 running. They are great motorcycles. Thanks for watching.

[@thouseinthehouse]

Nice work! This might be blasphemous but it looks pretty slick with the GSXR USD forks and swing-arm. I also appreciate wanting it to be period correct. Do you reckon the GSXR parts would have really negatively affected how it went down the road?

[@motorcyclerewind]

Yes the swing arm hit the frame so know rear suspension. Not fun to ride. The front suspension would have worked but not without completely fabricating a upper and lower triple tree. The one on the bike did not allow for me to turn the bike around in the driveway.

[@thunderroad7289]

Had a 1983 GPZ 1100. Loved that bike wish I never sold it. Nice to see you put it back together.

[@motorcyclerewind]

This bike has been amazing. So much fun. Thanks for watching.

[@David..]

Bikini bikes need a come back. I’ve got one. All the benefits of having a fairing’d sport bike without cooking your meat and two vegetables on a hot day in traffic and roasting your bank account when you drop it.

[@motorcyclerewind]

I agree we need more bikinis😂🙏👙

[@motorcyclerewind]

I agree we need more bikinis😂🙏👙

[@sherricooper5227]

Watching this video brought back good memories, and nightmares from 1992. Had an 84 1100 GPz, loved it, but it had the exact same demons yours has; 3500 rpm lean spot, quitting for no reason, coming back without doing anything. Possessed. They did not like headers. Only a few years ago had an ‘82 with stock exhaust. That one was was more reliable, but still had a lean stumble time to time. Was ready to find another until the scene where you were left stranded. All good fun.

[@motorcyclerewind]

Thankfully the DFI has been trouble free. The coil vibrating loose at the end is what shut us down. Have put another 3,000 trouble free miles on it since. Thanks for watching.

[@navykeef]

What a brilliant video, keep up the good content my man!

[@motorcyclerewind]

Thank you so much. It was great fun. Thanks for watching.

[@useryggfdcc]

This was my dream bike in 1983, just finished high school....

[@motorcyclerewind]

I graduated a few years later in 85. I love the 80’s styling. The Casio calculator fuel gauge/dash. A great motorcycle. Thanks for watching.

[@husler1999]

Yes you can if you do the proper maintenance

[@motorcyclerewind]

Agreed. Have lots of maintenance scheduled for this ole girl. Thanks for watching.

[@haroldbell213]

I remember when this bike came out. In the day it was a great bike. Can't believe this guy finds these old gems.😅

[@motorcyclerewind]

Somebody has to find them. I have been in the right place , many a right time😂 These bikes are out there just have to look in every yard you drive past!! Thanks for watching

[@NobodyWhatsoever]

OK, that battery voltage button is cool as spit lol

[@motorcyclerewind]

I know one of my favorite things on the bike.

[@dufensmertz1]

Great score .. I wish I could get one for free . Those old 1100 motors were bullet proof .I had a GPZ 1100 and replaced the fuel injection with Z1000J carburetors after it left me stranded in outback Australia. No more problems after that .

[@motorcyclerewind]

We forget the condition I got it in. In the beginning I was thinking I paid too much!! 😂 Thanks for watching.

[@lowlevelcritter7577]

So cool the algorithm recommended this video. Love it and the channel based on cursory look at videos.

[@motorcyclerewind]

Glad you found your way here also. I am not an expert I just enjoy trying to bring these old motorcycle back to life. It was my wife’s idea to start the channel. She said, “you’re in there talking to yourself so you might as well record it.” Thanks for watching.

[@markcoleman885]

Great video blogging, thanks for sharing. I once owned a gpz 750 turbo in the early 90s.

[@motorcyclerewind]

Thanks so much. This was quite the adventure. Thanks for watching.

[@jeffomspaugh6691]

I would love to have that bike. Flashbacks!!!

[@motorcyclerewind]

They can be found. Start looking thanks for watching.

[@sandmanbub]

Had a similar issue with my GPZ1100. The 4 into 1 header was less restrictive and caused the problem. I installed a 0-5k rheostat between the temperature sensor (in the head) and the CPU. I ran wires up to the instrument panel and drilled a hole to install the rheostat. Just adjusted via the knob, 'till it ran right. I bought mine second hand and it came with a Kerker megaphone exhaust, It was the first year Kawasaki produced the GPZs and it had two shock absorbers.

[@motorcyclerewind]

That sounds like a mod I would be into. Thanks for watching

[@pmfilmsUK]

OMG... fantastic

[@motorcyclerewind]

Thanks for watching.

[@MrMeik1970]

GPZ are awesome Bikes ❤

[@motorcyclerewind]

Yes they are. This bike still amazes me. Especially, since I know the troubles it’s seen!! Thanks for watching.

[@kevinim300]

It looks so awesome again! I always liked the look of the GPZ back in the day.

[@motorcyclerewind]

I have fallen in love with this motorcycle. Thanks for watching.

[@chestypuller4591]

Most impressive work on that GPz. Had the same issue Labor Day weekend. Sept 1. Beautiful day here in MD. I suit up for a quick ride on the old 84 VF700F Interceptor. Out for a rip after pulling the carbs in July. Put 40 miles on her after that with no issues. Back to Sept 1.... get to my turn around point and she starts to putter out. Gurgles to a dead stop. Tried bump starting, nope. Full choke, no start. Try reserve, nothing. Turn off the fuel thinking too much gas; flooded, nope not starting. At this point I'm thinking fuel pump. My neighbor rented a U-Haul cycle trailer and came to my rescue. Need to push her into the other garage, pull the tank and see if she'll run on an aux tank. Hopefully just a pump and a moderate repair. Pulling the carbs was very difficult. Putting them back on even more so. If you have a V4, you know what I'm talking about. Ride safe my two wheeled brethren!!

[@motorcyclerewind]

Thankfully we were able to get it fixed the first time. What shut us down in the end was a loose coil. Sorted that out and have been riding it nearly daily.

[@chestypuller4591]

Amazing how it is usually something very simple. Glad to hear she's rolling again! @@motorcyclerewind

[@darkventhead581]

In 2003 I bought my first motorcycle. A 1983 Kawasaki GPZ 750 in that exact color scheme. I have been looking to find one but haven't. I hope you enjoy it! I regret selling mine!

[@motorcyclerewind]

They are out there don’t give up. Have you joined the GPZ groups on Facebook and let it be known you are looking. Good luck. Thanks for watching.

[@gregmannos]

I have a 1983 KZ1100 currently. Those GPZ are awesome! Bigger cams & little more compression.

[@motorcyclerewind]

The KZ1100 is s as m awesome motorcycle. Thanks for watching

[@JAMGuitars]

I am too late with my reply here but, I had one of these back in 89, i had a similar problem to yours, after a lot of investigating i found the connections in the wiring plugs for the DFI were too loose/slack. They probably had gotten more and more loose til eventually it caused running issues. Tightened/closed the connectors up and she was fixed.

[@motorcyclerewind]

Not to late. I am doing all the preventative measures possible. I will put recheck and repair(where needed) connections.

[@daveperfetti2802]

Great save! I've saved a couple myself. Yamaha XS750 triple, and a 80 Honda Hawk 400. With that one I got a rolling chassis (engine in it, not running) and 4 boxes of parts

[@motorcyclerewind]

Awesome. I really like the XS750. Have never had one. Nothing like a bin bike. The worst best puzzle.

[@markduncan6690]

What Mega Tour! I am envious! Stay safe , and tour on!

[@motorcyclerewind]

Thanks for watching. Looking forward to the next one.