Tricks that old racers get up to after retirement

[FUJIMO]

...you still own a Z1-R, like the one above, gene?...

[z1rider]

I first saw the Z1 at the International motorcycle show, in Seattle, Dec. 1972. I ordered one, three days later. My 1973 Kawasaki Z1, (prod date Nov 72), showed up at the dealer early, Feb.4th 1973. Big step up from a 1970 Honda CB450. Oh by the way, I still have mine. . Here is a photo of it after a month of ownership.

[GENE LANHAM]

...you still own a Z1-R, like the one above, gene?...

Sad story---sold it for 5X what hat I paid for it) Needed couple little parts for the MALIBUSTANG

[GENE LANHAM]

Speaking of 25 years old.

50 years ago the Z1’s unveiling in 1972, its 903-cc, DOHC, four-cylinder engine was in a different class to the single-cam unit of Honda’s CB750, which had established the superbike category on its arrival three years earlier.
With a maximum output of 82 hp and a top speed of over 130 mph, the Kawasaki effortlessly outmuscled the 15-hp less powerful Honda and, frankly, anything else on the road.

ROY--BOB V---FUJIMO--(ET AL)

Four things every man should do---

FLY a Switzer Wing over 100mph--
FLY his own airplane five miles above the earth--
FLY with Fred in his 720S over 170mph on a narrow 2 lane road--
FLY a Z1R 130mph on I-95mph in DOWN-TOWN Miami---

[jackiewilson]

Went for a walk along the beach at low tide at dusk—— was over half a mile to get to the water . It’s a new moon and in the five years my Daughter Sam has lived on the beach —- tide has never been this far out. Of course we were pretty tanked up by this time . Dinner was Filet steak- Langoustines and King prawns swilled down with one of my favourite wines — MACON LUGNY — a delicious white burgundy.

[FUJIMO]

[FUJIMO]

...agreed. how's book sales going gene?...

ROY--BOB V---FUJIMO--(ET AL)

Four things every man should do---

FLY a Switzer Wing over 100mph--
FLY his own airplane five miles above the earth--
FLY with Fred in his 720S over 170mph on a narrow 2 lane road--
FLY a Z1R 130mph on I-95mph in DOWN-TOWN Miami---

[FUJIMO]

...two old farts...hold'n each other up...

[jackiewilson]

As i walked through life at a ridiculous rate of knots, i had various opportunities to walk a different path. I can now look back and analyse those routes i might have taken.
1— DATSUN DEALERSHIP FOR WEST SUSSEX .
2–JAGUAR DEALERSHIP FOR HORSHAM.
3– HONDA CAR FRANCHISE FOR HORSHAM.
4–SUZUKI CAR FRANCHISE FOR WEST SUSSEX.
5– MERCURY DISTRIBUTER FOR VENEZUELA BASED IN CARACAS .
This is just a few of the many opportunities that i have been offered but turned down in my life so far.
i have also had two silver wedding anniversaries and a fifty year ??????????????? But all three are very special to only me and are only my bloody business .
Sunday morning —- time to rise and shine and start another new day— wonder what adventures are in store today.

[jackiewilson]

Last few minutes before i closed the shop last night —- polishing my latest concept [ V8 rude for a friend of Rotory John], Damned polisher grabbed the piece —spun it round the wheel -then smacked me right in the mouth . Split my top lip— bled like a stuck pig for a while . But its alright now ????? Good name for a song.

[Lake X Kid]

These two escapades by Gene ... I would have doubt in my mind ... yes or no!
"FLY with Fred in his 720S over 170mph on a narrow 2 lane road--
FLY a Z1R 130mph on I-95mph in DOWN-TOWN Miami---"

Jackie you not investing in the Honda dealership ... reminds me of some of the Stocks, that I should of bought years ago. Like Warren Buffet's - Berkshire, Facebook, and when Ford went below $7 a share.

[GENE LANHAM]

Last few minutes before i closed the shop last night —- polishing my latest concept [ V8 rude for a friend of Rotory John], Damned polisher grabbed the piece —spun it round the wheel -then smacked me right in the mouth . Split my top lip— bled like a stuck pig for a while . But its alright now ????? Good name for a song.

Retired?

JACKIE-I've been hurt working on the Malibu

Hurt racing cars-and boats--

Hurt riding a motorcycle--



But--Never been hurt as bad as learning to snow ski at the age of 50!!

[GENE LANHAM]

Last few minutes before i closed the shop last night —- polishing my latest concept [ V8 rude for a friend of Rotory John], Damned polisher grabbed the piece —spun it round the wheel -then smacked me right in the mouth . Split my top lip— bled like a stuck pig for a while . But its alright now ????? Good name for a song.

Retired?

Jackie--I have been hurt working on the MALIBU--

Hurt racing cars and boats--

Hurt riding motorcycles---

But---I've never been hurt as badly as learning to SNOW SKI at age 50!

[FUJIMO]

...careful gene, those bunny slopes will freak'n kill ya...

[FUJIMO]