[{"id": 12660338, "authorName": "wxflyer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wxflyer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'll give Kawasaki props for the new Z900RS. The overall vibe is there, but there will never be anything like this KZ900 again. Unbelievable restoration and presentation, I'm sure this will be exciting to watch. GLWA!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1696858825, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12660402, "authorName": "killianyjr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/killianyjr/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "$1,000 bid placed by killianyjr", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696859613, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12660567, "authorName": "darke812", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/darke812/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Finally, a west coast KZ that isn't going to coast $2k to ship! Now if I can just keep all these rich sonsabitches from noticing this....", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1696861615, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12660617, "authorName": "THIRDGEN", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thirdgen/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by THIRDGEN", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696862001, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12660804, "authorName": "troy_hall", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/troy_hall/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@darke812, LMAO .... that's priceless. I had this EXACT bike back in 81' . never thought about what they bringin today.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1696863560, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12661337, "authorName": "motcat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motcat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very well done restoration. Nicely presented. This will do very well. GLWTS.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1696867964, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12661572, "authorName": "Tmagda", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tmagda/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Super nice. Not a fan of the dual disc but I get it. The rest is perfect.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1696869858, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12661867, "authorName": "Tmagda", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tmagda/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There are always comments about what classics are worth today but most are dirt cheap. Consider the equivalent of the $2000 it took to buy this in 76 is now $10,600 and $2000 invested in equities in 76 would be worth $320,000 today these are a bargain! Plus you can ride it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696871453, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12663194, "authorName": "Multistrada1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/multistrada1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you to everyone for the positive comments. I can assure any potential bidders that this KZ 900 will exceed your expectations. It was a real labor of\r\nlove for me and I spent countless hours going over all the details.\r\n\r\nPlease feel free to request any additional information, pictures or video's.\r\nI have extensive documentation on the restoration, so anything not included\r\nin the listing, I most likely can provide. Also, this sale includes all the used parts shown in the gallery.\r\n\r\nThe bike is available for inspection and road testing from prospective buyers.\r\n\r\nOne note on the dual disc brakes. They were standard on the A4 overseas, and where a Kawasaki dealer added option on the US models. I added this\r\nas it makes the bike safer and was a authorized addition.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1696875662, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12664868, "authorName": "THIRDGEN", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thirdgen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I bid 5000 to get this going. 100 dollar bids are ridiculous and a waste of time. This is a big boys game.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696881863, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12665625, "authorName": "Beefmaster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beefmaster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is beautiful, I sold mine to cheap before they went way up in price. Very dependable very fast not great handling but did live to talk about it after staying on it for about 10 years. Noticing it does have a reserve, good luck with auction", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1696884717, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12667423, "authorName": "MisterDTV", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/misterdtv/", "bidAmount": 5100, "content": "$5,100 bid placed by MisterDTV", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696895927, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12667557, "authorName": "Tmagda", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tmagda/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@thirdgen let\u2019s go big boy, you\u2019re losing!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1696897557, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12667742, "authorName": "THIRDGEN", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thirdgen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Tmagda $5000 more than you little man ; ) Like I said, 100 dollar bids are for small boys", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696899962, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12667755, "authorName": "THIRDGEN", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thirdgen/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by THIRDGEN", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696900000, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12667783, "authorName": "Gncwesthills", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gncwesthills/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bluster goes away at 7 days.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1696900353, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12667844, "authorName": "THIRDGEN", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thirdgen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Too bad small players dont. Nothing loud mouth about it. When a nice piece comes on bid like this why waste time and lip service to bid 100 dollars when we know it will go in excess of the current amount showing. Why and what a waste of time. Maybe smaller increments in the end. Hope that makes sense to those that have trouble with rudimentary methodology. I think the owner enjoys the no nonsense way of getting to his number as well.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696901590, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12667897, "authorName": "THIRDGEN", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thirdgen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Btw, very nice 900. I am a huge fan of the many 900 models. Perfect bore and stroke.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1696902354, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12668527, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looking real good!\r\nGLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696916566, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12668767, "authorName": "troy_hall", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/troy_hall/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@THIRDGEN, ROLL TIDE !!!! is all I can say . {;-)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696938093, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12668858, "authorName": "THIRDGEN", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thirdgen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@troy_hall, They did get A&M this go around!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696940254, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12671308, "authorName": "late_apex", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/late_apex/", "bidAmount": 6100, "content": "$6,100 bid placed by late_apex", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696959506, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12674229, "authorName": "Beefmaster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beefmaster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I agree the perfect bore and stroke, there\u2019s nothing that that bike doesn\u2019t have except a seatbelt", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1696969859, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12677682, "authorName": "THIRDGEN", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thirdgen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Still the penny bidding, lol. At this rate the seller would need to extend the auction to Thanksgiving, lol\u2026smh", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696996958, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12687002, "authorName": "troy_hall", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/troy_hall/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@THIRDGEN, So true!! bahahahahahah. Spent many nights into mornings stompi'n the streets of CHI-Town on one identical to this. True piece of art.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1697111571, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12695825, "authorName": "THIRDGEN", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thirdgen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I will leave this one to you 100 dollars guys. Good luck", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1697194078, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12698147, "authorName": "rofandofy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rofandofy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice job ! I work with Z1Parts.......", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1697218550, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12703445, "authorName": "eldorado71", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eldorado71/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by eldorado71", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1697251002, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12709697, "authorName": "Multistrada1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/multistrada1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "With the auction winding down, I would like to re-affirm some information to help any prospective buyer. All this is included in the gallery and walk around. The focus of this build was an original A4 that would improve on the factory specification without distracting from the original look. The engine was built to a higher standard, the suspension improved, and the ignition system and charging system upgraded. All these improvements where period type, which addressed the shortfalls found in service. All the original parts were saved. This was a Covid project, with about 600 hours spent to complete. No shortcuts or expense spared. The bike is fully sorted and ready to ride. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions and thanks again everyone for your interest.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1697322927, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12710330, "authorName": "MrC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrc/", "bidAmount": 8700, "content": "$8,700 bid placed by MrC", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1697332510, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12713585, "authorName": "RichardPetty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/richardpetty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Had the same color '76. It is amazing what you remember after half a century. I immediately said to myself, \"two discs?\" The side badge as well. The feel of the grips and vinyl seat are still in my memory. Chrome starter cover, rear drum adjuster. \nWhat is also in my memory is the first 75 MPH weave in a downhill right! Eye opening! The innocence of youth.\n\nGLWTS, beautiful bike.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1697392605, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12715378, "authorName": "X22", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/x22/", "bidAmount": 8900, "content": "$8,900 bid placed by X22", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1697397627, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12716869, "authorName": "MrC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrc/", "bidAmount": 9995, "content": "$9,995 bid placed by MrC", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1697408166, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12718329, "authorName": "AConley", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aconley/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I hope you will share who did the beautiful paint work on the bike. I want them to do paint work on my bikes. Thanks!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1697436160, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12718848, "authorName": "RevSome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revsome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Two discs are an excellent upgrade as the single was inadequate for two-finger braking on such a heavy bike. \r\nBeautiful restoration and I sure hope it doubles in price by the two minute warning.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1697462711, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12719010, "authorName": "Tmagda", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tmagda/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@revsome Confused if this is a KZ900 or Euro spec Z900. Z900 came with dual. Listed as KZ900. Maybe a Z900 look alike by choice? I see we lost thirdgen the proud bold bidder!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1697464802, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12719098, "authorName": "Duca900", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/duca900/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Owned this same period bike in the late 70's except green. Purchased from Roadside Marine in Williston, VT. Loved it and then moved on to three different Ninja 900's. GLWTA!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1697465815, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12719137, "authorName": "RevSome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revsome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Tmagda I believe it's been mentioned that the second disc was a dealer option and the sidecovers are European version but I don't think it's in any way a Eurospec bike. \r\nYes, the rude, proud bold bidder.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1697466243, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12719168, "authorName": "Multistrada1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/multistrada1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The bike is a KZ900, US spec. I simply liked the Z900 badges used in the UK.\r\nThe standard badges can simply be installed. The dual disc option was standard in the UK and a Kawasaki dealer installed option in the US. An oil\r\ncooler upgrade was also offered by Kawasaki, but not included in this build.\r\n\r\nThe paintwork stands out simply because it was color sanded and highly polished. There is one touch up on the back edge of the rear fender cover.\r\nI'm hoping this bike finds a good home, if not then I will keep enjoying it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1697466529, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12719310, "authorName": "Tmagda", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tmagda/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mine was the same color. Out of the 5 Z1 based bikes I had from model years 76 to 78, including a 78 Z1-R, my 76 ran the best. It was a beast. I added a Denco tricone, Koni rear shocks, Honda 400 bars and a fork brace. It actually started to handle OK too.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1697467980, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12719513, "authorName": "Shelby314159", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shelby314159/", "bidAmount": 10100, "content": "$10,100 bid placed by Shelby314159", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1697469847, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12722329, "authorName": "ccorato", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ccorato/", "bidAmount": 10350, "content": "$10,350 bid placed by ccorato", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1697485280, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12722355, "authorName": "BlindPew", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blindpew/", "bidAmount": 10600, "content": "$10,600 bid placed by BlindPew", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1697485365, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12722369, "authorName": "cc70boss9", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cc70boss9/", "bidAmount": 10850, "content": "$10,850 bid placed by cc70boss9", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1697485432, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12722376, "authorName": "ccorato", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ccorato/", "bidAmount": 11100, "content": "$11,100 bid placed by ccorato", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1697485465, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12722382, "authorName": "jp1177", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jp1177/", "bidAmount": 11350, "content": "$11,350 bid placed by jp1177", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1697485492, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12722399, "authorName": "cc70boss9", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cc70boss9/", "bidAmount": 11600, "content": "$11,600 bid placed by cc70boss9", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1697485543, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12722404, "authorName": "jp1177", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jp1177/", "bidAmount": 11850, "content": "$11,850 bid placed by jp1177", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1697485561, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12722420, "authorName": "cc70boss9", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cc70boss9/", "bidAmount": 12100, "content": "$12,100 bid placed by cc70boss9", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1697485632, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12722450, "authorName": "jp1177", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jp1177/", "bidAmount": 12350, "content": "$12,350 bid placed by jp1177", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1697485737, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12722481, "authorName": "cc70boss9", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cc70boss9/", "bidAmount": 12600, "content": "$12,600 bid placed by cc70boss9", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1697485833, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12722516, "authorName": "cc70boss9", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cc70boss9/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 10/16/23 for $12,600 to cc70boss9", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1697485954, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 12722518, "authorName": "Spider_Mike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spider_mike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations @cc70boss9. Persistence pays off. Nice snag of a beautiful example of an iconic classic. Whether you ride it or display it in your living room, enjoy.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1697485960, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12722537, "authorName": "Moacyr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moacyr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a Battle. The winner takes it all. Congrats @cc70boss9", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1697486027, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12722635, "authorName": "newfiebullet", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/newfiebullet/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, I think that was a really good buy. Congrats!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1697486391, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12722848, "authorName": "ccorato", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ccorato/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "congratulations! That is a great machine!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1697487269, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12723391, "authorName": "ccorato", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ccorato/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If you go by the book, this bike is valued between 16 and $17,000.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1697489340, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12725671, "authorName": "THIRDGEN", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thirdgen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lol, amazing\u2026", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1697499478, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12726161, "authorName": "kmart714", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kmart714/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "sure miss my 77 KZ900 which was the coolest bike anywhere! purchased new from the HOK dealer showroom in okc. the dealer contracted out to make it a speciality bike so they had it painted SOLID BLACK PEARL with hand painted pin stripe that said \"903 Super Four\" in large letters painted on the tank and side covers", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1697505104, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12726411, "authorName": "Multistrada1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/multistrada1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks everyone and congrats to the new buyer. A good buy as I had about 20k\r\nin it!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1697508575, "type": "comment"}]