ANY KAWA Z200 FANS ON HERE?

[xbally]

I am going to look at the bare bones of a Z200 tomorrow.Apart from looking like a mini - zed i don't know much about them and they don't seem to be a bike that's coveted,which might be a good thing?Anyone know much about the practicalities of ownership?

[timbo]

All I can tell you is that we have a club member who regularly uses one on our runs. Nice little bike IMHO 

[themoudie]

Aye xbally,

Past member Smudge, used to own one and used it for years for courier work around Edinburgh. I haven't spoken with Smudge for some time or seen him post on here but you never know your luck. Alternatively, if you type "Z200" into the 'Search' box in the top right corner of the forum window, whilst in the 'Chatter' forum, some 20 old posts will be revealed that may be of use. If you stay in the initial 'Thumper Club' part of the forum when searching, you will get 27 posts to read and keep you amused! 

My regards, Bill

[Guzziless Steve]

I had one (another I forgot from the list).  Good bike.  Bit slow.  Cable operated front disc brake a bit weak and needed careful adjustment.  Reliable old thing though.

[xbally]

Thanks...they seem to be the Jap equivalent of the Tiger Cub.......Not too many about now though.Let those who are interested know how i get on.

[xbally]

Got it : frame ,forks,engine and a box of bits.......another project begins........

[tommy]

hi xbally i had a z200 for a while great little thumper only problems i had were with the electric stater tommy

[timbo]

Any pics? Please keep us all informed on your progress 

[xbally]

Sorry no pics as yet...most of it is still in the car!It's not very photogenic.Going to make an assessment tomorrow but as i've lots of other things going at the moment it may have to go under the bench while i deal with them and collect (cheap) parts.Thanks for the interest anyways......

[xbally]

Right-been through everything-reckon i have about half - two thirds of a bike.No V5 or reg plate though so fun and games with the DVLA unless i can turn up another frame.Still got to get the engine out of the car.Have bad back so i'm waiting for my son to assist.Missing tank,exhaust,mudguards-stuff like that-looking on Ebay prices are cheap-Z200 seems to have been by passed by the Jap classic brigade thankfully!

[Moto63]

Best of luck with the hunting Martin and best of luck with the build. Keep us posted of developments...cheers, Michael

[xbally]

Best of luck with the hunting Martin and best of luck with the build. Keep us posted of developments...cheers, Michael

Thanks Michael.Got my son to help me lift the engine out of the rear footwell of the car before our Christmas meal today.It looks quite clean and tidy but i've got to see whether the plot's seized tomorrow.I don't think there's any oil in the sump as it's been usd on my workbench since 12.45 and not a drop has leaked out!

[xbally]

Engine is seized....

[timbo]

I really hope this bike was either free or dirt cheap, as you need quite a few major parts and an engine strip 
Seriously though, good luck, there's nothing like a total resto, preferably on the cheap

[xbally]

£75 was the price.........Aiming to complete the resto for another £75!