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Hi all, my name is John, and I live in Ontario Canada.
I just finally purchased a 1979 Z1300A1 with only 2500 original miles on it.
I had been trying to purchase it from a Friend who bought it new in Hornschurch Essex UK, in 1980 as an unsold 1979.
He brought over to North America, and never rode, just put it on a stand in a climate controlled garage.
This has been a 25Year project, as he would just not part with it.
Needless to say I am very pleased to own it, but unfortunately I will probably never ride it due to advancing age.
Cheers all.
John

Hi John,

Welcome to KZ1300.COM! Congratulations on your new furniture! I have a couple of pieces myself.




Of Course if I had a KAW in my family room I wouldn't have to worry about the constantly weeping engine cases.

Bill

What a great story, John! Please PLEASE - you MUST ride it! Even if it is only once - and then tell us what you think about it. Then tell us: was it worth waiting twenty five years for?

Hi John welcome to our little corner of the www I must say I agree with others, ride it at least once, don't miss the experience.

Hey! John,Michel from Ottawa.Welcome ,not many of us from Ontario.I agree with the others they are built to ride.Where are you in Ontario

Hi Bill, Sorry it took me so long to reply, but I am still learning the site (I'm old).
Beautiful pieces of English iron.
I've had em all over the years, but this is my second Kawi 1300.
I went through all of the H series over the years, but honestly still prefer the Brit bikes.
Thanks again for the welcome, and great pic's.
As soon as I get the carb leaks sorted out I will pull my Z out of the workshop and get some decent pic's to post, as I'm probably going to have to sell it anyway due to my advancing Years.
All the best
John.