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1970 KAWASAKI H1

3/10/2019

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This project was pulled from a junk pile.

The machine; a Kawasaki H1. A triple cylinder two-stroke that was labeled the “widow maker” because of its abrupt power delivery, poor handling and brakes. This particular specimen had been sitting around in a small selection of back yards since the 80’s.

​With parts missing and in unsalvageable disrepair, I turned to e-bay and set out to create an improved motorcycle for less money than doing a restoration.
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​​The original peacock grey tank was a keeper as-is, but much of the rest got updated and repaired. It always seems to draw a crowd and personal stories from onlookers, especially those who enjoyed these in their heyday.

​This cycle is a bit of a contradiction on wheels- an assault on most all of your senses while at the same time quite an enjoyable experience to ride around.
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The Coffee Getter

11/25/2018

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This creation started out in a huge box exchanged for a hundred dollar bill.

The seller said everything was there, including a title.  Not too bad of a deal I thought.  Well, everything was there… but the frame was cut into pieces.

​Why..? Eh, who cares?!? We got to make one- what fun! 
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A bunch of steel and a welder and we were off.  We were willing to scrap it if it didn’t work out, but it all came together into “It”.
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​Attached cup holders and now we take it to the coffee shop when we can’t (or don’t want to) beat feet. ​​
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