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I love old school.... 1973 Kawasaki 90 G3SS

Discussion in 'Motorcycles' started by Taco2K10, Aug 6, 2010.

  1. Aug 6, 2010 at 8:59 PM
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    Taco2K10

    Taco2K10 [OP] All OEM All Japanese All The Time!

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    picked this up of craigs....

    24xx original miles....

    90cc 2 stroke, oil injection!

    needed alot of tlc but here it is after about 30 hours of love....

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  2. Aug 6, 2010 at 9:00 PM
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    1337Taco

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    That thing is sick. How much did you get it for?
     
  3. Aug 6, 2010 at 9:02 PM
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    Taco2K10

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    you wouldnt believe me.... 500 bucks and its got papers and enough spares to just about build another one.... engine/trans frame wheels tires etc...
     
  4. Aug 6, 2010 at 9:03 PM
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    1337Taco

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    Wow! Nice deal, that's pretty sweet.
     
  5. Aug 7, 2010 at 9:34 AM
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    Taco2K10

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    Thanks, evrywhere I go it gets thumbs up and offers to buy it!
     
  6. Aug 7, 2010 at 9:39 AM
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    chris4x4

    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    DAM Nice bike!!!
     
  7. Aug 7, 2010 at 2:16 PM
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    Wow! I love it!

    Here's my sad 73 S2350, I've owned this bike since 1986, when I bought it it had really been beat on and sadly I let it sit outside for too many years. I think it's time to start pondering the idea about fixing it up, luckly all the major parts are there, I probably won't do an original rebuild on it as parts are getting harder to find.

    Gotta love the 2-strokes!

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  8. Aug 7, 2010 at 4:28 PM
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    Taco2K10

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    thatll be neat ride once done.... 3 cylinder right?

    plans are this winter to do a complete teardown and restore it... I likely will delete alot of chrome and powder coat it all black to add to the cafe racer look!
     
  9. Aug 7, 2010 at 4:31 PM
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    Damn that thing is clean enough to eat off of. Great deal! wish i would have seen it.
     
  10. Aug 7, 2010 at 8:39 PM
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    Yes 3cyl., 3 sets of points and three carbs, when I did have it running it was a tough one to keep running right!

    I don't want to take over your thread but it seems you may like 2-strokes. Here's a bike I completed a few years back, it's a 71 Yamaha RT1-B 360. I really enjoy riding this bike around, it like yours gets alot of attention!
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  11. Aug 7, 2010 at 9:10 PM
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    Taco2K10

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    effing gorgeous!!! Gives me a goal to shoot for... damn that thing is blinding me!
     
  12. Aug 8, 2010 at 12:34 PM
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    4WD

    4WD cRaZy oLdmAn

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    That is a sweet vintage Kaw ya got there
    This was my first Kawasaki (not mine in pic but exactly the same minus number plates.

    & I too had the underrated RT1 360 , it was ported & polished & even though it handled like a wheel barrow with handle bars down the straights that thing flat flew it 'd keep up with my european 400's (not quite my 501 Maico)

    Beautiful pics guys brings a nostalgic tear to my eyes !!

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  13. Aug 8, 2010 at 1:30 PM
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    what a small world :thumbsup:
     
  14. May 18, 2012 at 4:32 PM
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    I have the same bike and would love to get it ridable again. I need some parts and specs. Can you give me any sources for parts and a repair manual?
     
  15. May 18, 2012 at 4:59 PM
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    Excellent find OP, looks great !!....:thumbsup::thumbsup:

    not my bike but had one just like it, factory production racer, the old Kawasaki's were def. some of the quickest bikes in their time, one below is a '71 (IIRC) Centurian (Green Streak) 100cc that put out 18.5 hp @ 10,250 rpm, 5 speed close ratio gearbox & these things would pull most stock 250cc's
    :eek::D


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  16. Jul 26, 2012 at 6:26 PM
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    Nice ride OP !!!!!!!
     
  17. Jul 27, 2012 at 5:24 AM
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    Pugga

    Pugga Pasti-Dip Free 1983 - 2015... It was a good run

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    Damn... that takes me back! I used to have a 1973 Kawasaki G5 100 and it looked very similar to your 90. They were fun little bikes! Nice job on the resoration :thumbsup:
     

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