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| H1 |
1969 Model
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| H1 |
| Bodywork | Tank- Raised "scallop ridges" on sides. Central
petcock. Gas cap not attached to tank. Mounts to frame by two braces on the bottom front
and the back mount. Side cover- Peculiar shape, has "Mach III 500" logo. Oil Tank- Doubles as RH side cover. Cap accessible on outside. Level check by sight tube in back. "electronic ignition" decal on right side. |
| Decals/Logos | "Kawasaki" name and stripes in blue for white model, black for
gray model. "Electronic Ignition" decal has yellow and red lightning bolts for white model, all white for grey model. |
| Paint | Midnight White, Peacock Grey |
| Seat | No key latch, plain cover, has "Kawasaki" logo in white on back. |
| Electrical System | Turn Signals- were an optional accessory. "low cover" on distributor housing. |
| Ignition | Early original models had black distributor rotors/caps. |
| Carburetors | |
| Motor Top End | "Bridged" port cylinders. |
| Motor Bottom End | Clutch has sheet metal pressure plate, unconventional (none down five up) shifting pattern. |
| Wheels/Tires/Brakes | Stainless steel fenders. |
| Instruments | Separate, mounted on plate, white numbers and black faces. Ignition switch located on side of tank. |
| Switches | Aluminum housings. Choke is located on Rt. grip, has to be held down. |
| Steering Damper | Friction type, fits in steering head |
| Cables | Grey colored cables. |
| Miscellaneous | Chrome plated chain guard. |