1974 kawasaki g5 restore write up; just filled with pictures

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helio lucas

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outstanding thread. :cool:

how long it takes to you to get it done?

 

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Congrats on the excellent work. Thanks for the detailed write up and pics. I started on a '71 Kawi 90cc, don't remember the model, low pipe, 2" of suspension, didn't look near as good as yours. Hey, when your 12, Briggs mini bike looked like a Big Dog Mastif!

 

Ol'89r

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Excellent job SM. :cool: You should be proud.

 

Rich Rohrich

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Well done.

 

High Lord Gomer

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Wow! Thanks for posting that!

 

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Awesome! I learned to ride on one of those. Mine was BEAT!!

 

MikeT

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That is incredible. I am so stunned that you were able to make that bike look like it rolled off the showroom floor. You are VERY talented. (I believe that is an understatement).

How old did you say you were?

 

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MikeT said:

How old did you say you were?

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well, i was born the 21st day of the 12th month of the third year of the 9th decade of the 20th century. (17) :)
got the gas tank cleaned, petcock just got here from thialand, just gotta wait a couple more weeks to register it, can't wait to hear it run!

 

MXSparx

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Exactly 30 years younger than me to the day. Damn the getting old :bang: .....
your bikes looks great :cool:

 

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Nice job man

My first :real Dirtbike" was a 72 Kawi G4

Rode with a lot of kids that had the G5

Brings back memories

 

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Very well done. Congratulations

 

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sm7482

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THIS THING IS FOR SALE! http://medford.craigslist.org/mcy/2528900073.html

 

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G'day Young Fella

was searching the net for assistance in restoring my G5 - I bought it brand new in 1974. Its only done around 2000 miles, but been left outdoors for a long time and pretty much the worse for wear.

I'm amazed at what you've done to the bike - you've certainly inspired me to have a crack at mine..... and I'd be stoked if it was half as good as yours.

Awesome job mate.

Cheers

Robbbo