Have you ever seen Johnny's vintage motorcycles? Classic kawasaki specialist in the state's, The guy is a z1 and z900 encyclopaedia, he recommended pingal pet cocks, as one of the only 2 updates, apparently kawasaki petcocks are shit.
@RideableClassics20 күн бұрын
I'll have a look at that, I would like to replace with a new one. I commuted on the bike yesterday, 23 miles each way - and she didn't miss a beat - so all good!
@raymorris95220 күн бұрын
Year, solder and shrink tube would of been better, as an old tec, chock electrical block has no place in the Automotive industry, except for maybe a temp emergency repair.
@RideableClassics20 күн бұрын
Completely agree. I've since removed the block connectors and soldered and shrink tubed as you suggested. Much happier about that now.
@raymorris95220 күн бұрын
Ahh you got to love a classic! 😂 its not if it breaks down, but when. Unfortunately time catches up with everything and everyone.
@wombat1238marsupial24 күн бұрын
I think you have to bite the bullet and get back out on GPz. Just ride it every day if possible just for a few miles to flush those bugbears out👍👍
@RideableClassics24 күн бұрын
You are right ! I have just redone the electrics, removing the connectors and soldering them up like I should have done in the first place. The bike is lovely to ride, and yes - I definitely need to get out more on it! I'm sure the wife will understand ;-)
@TheBrianhiscock24 күн бұрын
Like you say the only way to build trust is to ride it. The more you ride it the more reliable it will become. Just make sure you have your AA card 🤣
@danielh11525 күн бұрын
What a beautiful bike. ❤
@christianweller428826 күн бұрын
Mid eighties Kawasakis….. the electrics…eurgh. I had a KL600R… no waterproofing on connectors and poor quality copper. It’s not your fault.Total nightmare.
@Phil-b7y26 күн бұрын
Get rid of those connector blocks, they will cause you problems. Try using proper thru crimps and a good crimping tool.
@RideableClassics23 күн бұрын
Yes, you're completely right. I've since removed them and soldered the wires, covering them in heat shrink. 👍
@daveyspider26 күн бұрын
we have all been there lol
@frankboff818527 күн бұрын
Good video, have you checked that the vacuum in the fuel tap is working ?
@danielgimblett27 күн бұрын
Didn't kwakers that age have a seat rubbing through and shorting out on the battery issue. Or was that old CBs ha I really should watch the whole vid before commenting.
@jamescollins621027 күн бұрын
My z500 had spluttering problems and it was the diaphragm in fuel tap just a tiny hole in it
@jamescollins621027 күн бұрын
Thank god it wasn't Z1300 you had to push home
@hectorshouse734827 күн бұрын
Great looking bike….i had the gpz900r for 23 years…loved it
@hectorshouse734827 күн бұрын
Good thing you’re a powerful person…I couldn’t have pushed it back 👍
@SkyrayModels28 күн бұрын
I might be wrong on this but the melted fuse connection may well be part of the charging circuit, Honda's of that era were notorious for melting the connection block on the rec/reg circuit, I would also find Honda would use a 30A aluminium blade fuse which would crack with age and the bike would run fine then cut all power over a bump but work fine again due to the cracked alloy strip making a connection again. Also on early Yamaha's and Suzuki faired Bandits water ingress into the wiring would corrode the positive terminals to the point were they would make the bike run like it was a carb issue, so a complete check over of the loom would be my suggestion. Also check the bike is still charging.
@wombat1238marsupial28 күн бұрын
I find the electrics are the Achilles heel as over time they'll decay especially wiring looms around steering head with all the turning involved and the switch gear as well. Had the same problem with a Kwacka GT750 when the coils caused total cut out on outside lane M25. They were breaking down but when cool would make the bike start as nothing had happened.
@micla622128 күн бұрын
😂😂 unfortunately, the more mature bike can be a right arse sometimes, but I think that's attraction. However, when riding, you forget the hours spent working on it. Oh, and the sacred and ancient mantra of "Effin n Jeffin" was funny. Bring it on !.
@northspoonliving3977Ай бұрын
Amazed you didn't need to pull the carbs after having that bad fuel. Dealing with leaking carbs on mine.
@MrLefthookerАй бұрын
I cringed all the way through this video 😂 As filtering is not allowed here in Germany, no one does it and subsequently we're not used to seeing it. Watching people filter makes me nervous 😂😂
@RideableClassics22 күн бұрын
That's awful that its not allowed, we've got to have some advantages... surely! It always makes me laugh when you see the odd person in a car getting annoyed when we filter, I've had some try to block me, move over into the middle of the lane. I even had one woman screaming at me and swerving around to try and stop me! Maybe when I'm sitting there in the pouring rain, I should be running up to the cars and trying to drag them out, shouting: 'If I'm getting wet, so should you!!' 🤣😂🤣😂
@MrLefthooker22 күн бұрын
@@RideableClassics Yeah, its mad that we cant't do it (officially) Of course, there are times we do it anyway, like if you hit a traffic jam, but you have to watch out some idiot doesnt door you. They hate it with a vengance if someone is moving faster than them, and if they are doing it illegal,y blimey, you got a fight on your hands LOL
@duncanshepherd2119Ай бұрын
Sweeeeeeeet. If that bike was a dog, it would be Murph. I'm so glad you're enjoying it, and It's such a nice clean example. Sounds like it was built on a Monday. I love watching your "GO/NO GO" overtaking choices too. For all of its low down gruntiness, I always found mine to really enjoy running up towards the redline, it just kept making power = Making progress! See you soon Bruh.
@RideableClassicsАй бұрын
Thank you ! The low down power is just the best, it pulls from nothing and just builds and builds, such a different bike to anything I've had before, I'm hooked damn it!! Can't wait to see you both soon - its not long now :-) :-)
@lars1480Ай бұрын
I would disagree on this one and say it must be The Honda CX this title is fore 😊
@ovidiupop7832Ай бұрын
Wich modell of old transalp are the best to buy in 2024 ? I want to add one in my collection.. Love ure channel !!!! Cheers !!!!
@RideableClassics22 күн бұрын
Thank you ! For me its got to the the early PD06 model like mine. Built in Japan and super reliable in pretty much every way !
@capiberra4118Ай бұрын
Cool! I had a GPz750, '84 ish. It was quite a handful. Bought it for a song, sold it on to a friend, in need, for a song. Had lots of fun with it in between. Fun times. Cheers!
@blancaaguilera12642 ай бұрын
LA MEJOR MOTO DE TODAS LAS EPOCA, LA MOTO MAS DURA QUE PUEDE EXISTIR MAS SI LA CUIDABAN Y LE HACÍAN SUS MANTENIMIENTO A TERMINOS, ES UNA MOTO QUE JAMAS VA PASAR DE MODA, ES UNA CLÁSICA HOY EN DIA, EN FIN, BUEN VIDEO, MI NOMBRE ES XAVIER, SALUDOS DESDE ARGENTINA 🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷
@RideableClassics22 күн бұрын
Hola Xavier y bienvenido al canal. Estoy de acuerdo en que esta bicicleta es la mejor, nunca te defraudará, ¡súper confiable! ¡Me alegra que hayas disfrutado el vídeo!
@micla62212 ай бұрын
Hey Bro, nice to see you back at it again. By the way, nice skid lid. I've got one myself, they are a nice adventure helmet. Yes, the more you wear it, the more it moulds to your head shape. I'm looking forward to the next video. 🙂👍
@simonbedden30262 ай бұрын
so nice to see you back
@lancesawyer-rd1mg2 ай бұрын
Hi, Great useful video, thank you ! I have a 88 Transalp 600 (Italian import) same colours, which Ive just got back on the road after a 2 year break, all running great, how will I know if I need chain/sprockets, I thought it was when the sprockets are sharks fin shape or is it best to change periodically ? Many thansk and will now have a look at the rest of the Transalp videos.
@gavinokelly80542 ай бұрын
Odd one but can you get restrictor kits for these? Just to make it A2 complient
@antwallis12333 ай бұрын
You don't fancy selling the original silencer ?
@woppy713 ай бұрын
I love the mid size Kawasakis and always have done. I particularly liked the GT550s (especially the blue one!) but I always thought that the engines in them (the valve train and cam chain) sounded like a bit like a bag of nails... Still, one of my favourite group of bikes, the GPZ/ GT 550's. Thank you for uploading sir! :)
@RI_MM3 ай бұрын
I have the same one 89 same colors with black seat, very nice bike wouldn’t change it.
@pavelschreil9083 ай бұрын
Hey. May I ask if you have addressed the overheating of the engine? For the last season it happens to me that when driving and warming up, just stop at an intersection and the fan starts. The temperature does not drop below half of the thermometer. Any possible advice? So I have the engine in the silver variant. Thanks.
@philnell69863 ай бұрын
Watch that front stand as you need to swap the supports as they are handed. Love the bike, I’d love to have one now, two mates had them new but I couldn’t afford one at the time
@saidaniredouane65043 ай бұрын
I like this motocycle
@micla62214 ай бұрын
Looks a bit of a beast...😮 Practice your wheelie skills.
@adamcarreras-neal46974 ай бұрын
I have a z550b frame, will the gpz550h engine fit? The de series engine that came with the bike has yhe crank frame damaged
@stephenwalsh81845 ай бұрын
🏍👍
@duncanshepherd21195 ай бұрын
Oi Oi! Brother in law here. Mate! It's even nicer than I thought. Those Carbon Akra's are worth a mint, and the bike does look pretty clean. I didn't know it came with such h a great history, looks like a real bargain IMHO. I'd say it was idling a bit low though, but it started cleanly, which is the main thing. You have no idea how much of a hooligan its going to bring out, even though you own an LC, I think this is going to be a bit of an eye opener. Maybe go out with your IAM group first! If you want to go Full Mental Jacket, look into sourcing the rare 660 SuMo kickstart only engine, FCR41 carb and CDI. That's about as much power as the 660 can make without becoming a UXB. You could swap the Carbon Akra's for one!
@RideableClassics5 ай бұрын
Lol - yup, real hooligan ! I think it just needs a good run, the chap I got it from hadn't used it for months as he broke his femur in a motocross accident - so its just been sitting idle. I want to do an oil change before getting out on it proper, i have the 2 filters and oil - so just need a little time to do it. I think I'll get to know the bike a bit first before heading off down the modding route, or you can do it when you are back next! I'm sure you'll be borrowing it, so I'll leave it to you 😉👍
@wombat1238marsupial5 ай бұрын
Had a case of an "itchy wallet" that needed a good scratch😁😁
@RideableClassics5 ай бұрын
Absolutely!! I definitely think it's going to bring the hooligan out in me 😉😆😆
@danielbrown23105 ай бұрын
Love it! Hope the Hot Tubs still going well. Regards TheSpaguy.
@RideableClassics5 ай бұрын
Hi, lol - yes, Kate is still using the tub very regularly, it's going great! Followed your advice and added the insulation and that helps. Glad you liked the video!
@OnePaintedMan5 ай бұрын
Wanting to purchase one of these in a few months! Wish youtube exposure would stop pushing the prices up! 😂
@RideableClassics5 ай бұрын
The real problem is finding nice examples of the pd06!
@ginokerekes5 ай бұрын
Great bike & great video! I have the same bike but in red / white (exactly the same as in Freddie Dobbs review). I noticed you have the slightly taller screen though, how do you find it at higher speeds? I find the standard screen quite noisy….
@RideableClassics5 ай бұрын
To be honest I find the higher screen better. I did try the standard one, and I think it did look better, but it provided little wind protection.
@LS-uv9gg6 ай бұрын
:Green with Envy: I'd soooooooo much prefer one of these beauties over a "new" TransAlp!
@RideableClassics6 ай бұрын
It really is a lovely bike !
@wombat1238marsupial6 ай бұрын
Glad to see you back👍👍😀😀
@RideableClassics6 ай бұрын
Yup, the winter hibernation is coming to an end ! 😂😂
@2006p2rider6 ай бұрын
If you are ever selling please let me know, looking to buy in the uk. Thank you 👍
@seanDB19896 ай бұрын
Looking great! My D1 was painted by a previous owner in a weird burgundy sort of colour. I’m hoping to get it back to the same colour as yours with the original stripes!
@paulthompson86136 ай бұрын
saw a couple of gpz 550's on ebay recently just made me think of your channel😀