300 miles for brekky - Mandurah to Nannup WA 28 January 2013

[exile730]

great mate, RGH and I decided to hit a 300 miler this morning. We have a long weekend here so the joy of an extra day off gave us some scope so off we went.

I decided on my 74 Z1A - lubed my chain, clutch and throttle. Topped my oil up, pressures were sorted and battery was trickled. It's always good to be ready and I was hanging out for a Z adventure.

Getting my bike ready



great weather this morning



I need more space





at the Caltex servo, Erskine at 0700 to meet RGH





start your engines!



the planned route was Mandurah to Waroona to Kirup to Balingup to Nannup and return - about 300 miles (300 miles on the button in the end!)

first coffee stop in Waroona





RGH has a mint Z1R D3 - check those period gear sacks!



off to Gnomeville - people having a blast I think. A few pix will give you the idea and a couple just for Jimmock!















the land and roads round Gnomesville is a bit dry but still great













loving those Zs I have to say



zipped along the banks of the Blackwood River



great road running for 40kms or so



pulled off to dodge some cages and some forestry guys





narrow bloody bridges along there!





decent back drop I thought





what a day - shade is good!



that road just gets better







lunch was great - forgot to take a pic (bloody hell) - burger heaven and full as after!

fanging home on the South Western Highway, WA

stretching our legs at Brunswick Junction - shade is good (again)









onto Waroona for fuel and refreshments. RGH had an admirer at the servo ..... oh dear



and then home to Mandurah - closed up on



300 miles - left at 0700 and back at 1630. Plenty of stops and a great lunch. RGH is always great company and his new sunglasses were pure 1975! We have some new targets down that way for next time. On ya, mate!

Let the good times roll ..............

[Portly]

Love the 900, they are my all time favorite roadie. To me they finished what Honda started with their 750 four. They are the classiest thing Kawasaki ever made and the true classic from the 70s.

[exile730]

Originally Posted by Portly

Love the 900, they are my all time favorite roadie. To me they finished what Honda started with their 750 four. They are the classiest thing Kawasaki ever made and the true classic from the 70s.

I'm with you, Portly. Every time I ride an old Z I am reminded of what it is all about. So many people just light up at the sight of the old Z just sitting there. Also, in the modern age of laser cameras and speed traps everywhere these old Zs are just the best. 80mph on a Z feels like 130mph on a new bike and you look a whole lot cooler than being crunched up on a race rep. It would be a dark day for me to sell up the old Zs I have to say.

Glad you liked the pix.