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It’s a 3-day weekend. I ride the GPZ550 occasionally. Meeting the divine at the cliff edge? Legend: The Landing Place of the Seventy-Five Deities
Legend: The Landing Place of the Seventy-Five Deities About 30km and 40 minutes from home—a nearby spot. I'm constantly patrolling Chiba on Google Maps for p... -
“I ride it once in a while” Just 50km from my home? I went to pick up a GSX1100S oil cooler from OHNO-SPEED.
I was consulted about installing an oil cooler on a GSX1100S. Speaking of Katana, that's Ono-san → same Chiba Prefecture → so I decided to pick it up directl... -
[Z1R Custom] Tire change to Pirelli Phantom Sportscomp RS. Maximum grip for classic 18-inch wheels.
The wheel paint came back surprisingly quickly—about a month (*´ω`*) Maybe sending things out early is the way to go? Golden Week is coming up and everyone'... -
[Parts Review] It Cools Right Before Your Eyes. Perfect Heat Management for Air-Cooled Z with “Speed Shop Ito” Oil Cooler
This Z1R (D1) tends to run really hot. Even riding through these country roads in freezing winter, "A hundred degrees?" The owner, who lives in Tokyo, said i... -
[Z1R Maintenance] Was the engine trouble here? Rechecking and optimizing WEB CAM #110 valve timing
It's like walking through a minefield—that kind of bike. It's a classic bike thing, but I'm a bit nervous about removing things and they don't go smoothly, w... -
PAMS Back Position Kit installation. Z1R that dramatically improves handling while keeping the stock look
This Z1R still doesn't quite feel trustworthy. Scary, these Kawasaki Z bikes… Just removing a bolt is scary—that's the reality of working on old bikes. Z1-R ... -
【Z1R Season 3】Deliberately using the Zephyr 400 stock carburettor (CVK30). Aiming for the ultimate street Z with an air cleaner box setup.
I'm back again (;∀;) Once I ride it, there are so many things that feel lacking and need improvement. There are other things to do this time too, but first... -
[Zephyr 550 Maintenance Ride] To “Riverside Isumigawa Moritaya” in Isumi City. Seared chashu ramen enjoyed on a spectacular terrace
Every time I ride it, I think this one bike is enough. After all, "it's light, runs decently, gets good fuel economy, has an air-cooled four-cylinder engine,... -
KZ900 fork oil change & tank mounting trick. Suzuki OEM damper gives a “smooth” finish
The KZ900 (A4) is a bike that really shows the evolution of its era. I still love the riding feel that stays close to the original Z character. The steering ... -
Dramatic Handling Improvement for KZ900. Stem Bearing Lubrication Adjustment & Fork Oil Change
Finally got the generator cover installed so I can actually move it now (*´ω`*) We're doing stem bearing replacement and fork oil change, so let's move righ...