Brings back great memories. I had a 1973 S2 with similar stories.

Pretty cool to have had a bike that long, and looking that good still (even if if needed restored).

“New but ridden “. Love it. Nice job on the restoration. I agree with it being fun, the restoration process and trying to find parts. Good for you.

I also bought my S2 in 1972, but it was used with only a couple thousand miles. I rode that bike for 8 years until I burned up the rings on a high speed run. It sat in my parents basement for 26 years until I finally had a house with a 3 car garage. It took a long time to find parts to put it back together! I forgot how much I liked to ride, but was not happy how slow my old bike was. It is still in my garage coved up. I have subsequently purchased 3 newer bikes, my current ride is a Kawasaki Ninja 1000ABS. All 5 bikes I have purchased in my life have been Kawasakis.

Thats an awesome story. I bought one of those when I was 16 too. Got my motorcycle license on it. Hated the points and condenser. Even had a spark plug blow out while riding it. Sold it sadly 2 years later and picked up a twin KZ 750. Rode that a few years. Then got out of riding. Girlfriend hated bikes. Got rid of her and bought a 250 Yamaha and in 99 a KLR 650 off the showroom floor. It is in my garage and I rode it yesterday. Being 62. It may end up being my last bike.

Nothing like the smell of 2 stroke in the morning, afternoon , evening and winter ! Great bike !

I’m dying at the story of catching it on fire, then riding it off to put it out 🤣🤣🤣

I had one of these bikes in early 80's. Just a fun revving monster. Need to be awake on the wet roads, when the power band kicks in, hold on. It has a lot of character...

I had to sell mine when I joined the military 30 years ago, I have been able to replace my Yamaha rd 350 but still looking for a Kawasaki 350 to take the place of my old one.