Natsumi-San, you probably mentioned what it was, but the translator didn't pick it up. Was it a mechanical problem? Back when I had my 1982 Honda CBX 6-cylinder, the cam chain tensioner went out, and it started rubbing against the inside case; The oil was full of aluminum "glitter", and since those "CB series" Hondas used plain bearings (as opposed to the Kawasaki KZ engines which used crankshaft roller bearings), it pretty much destroyed the engine. Also, all of those old ignition systems used "Capacitive Discharge" coils (CD Coils), and you had to be careful and not burn up the module by letting the spark plug gap run too wide; the 2-valve KZ engines only had one spark plug in each cylinder, but the combustion chambers were "hemispherical", which meant it was hard to get the cylinders to give a complete and efficient burn. We tried running spark plug gaps as wide as 1.5 - 1.6 mm to make more power, but it was very hard on the modules (but believe it or not, with fresh plugs and a 1.5mm gap, you could just let the clutch out in 1st gear, and the motorcycle would just pull away without even giving it any throttle lol). I hope everything is ok with that beautiful motorcycle!
I didn't know you lived in Ise! When I was in Japan last month, my fellow Nogizaka46 Otaku, who lives in Shizuoka, met me at the train station and showed me all the filming locations around the Numazu area. Next time I come over, I need to visit one day from Tokyo where my son is studying and see all of your toys (especially those vintage Kawasakis and the Honda "Trail 70" (at least that is what we called them over here lol)!
@@natsumikan My mistake! Every time I visit Japan, I think of Nagano as the ultimate motorcycle paradise; I may have mentioned that Fujimori-San of Oriental Radio loves to ride his many vintage motorcycles there. I guess I got excited seeing your car; on my visit to Shizuoka, we spent the day riding around in my friend's early 1990's Nissan Skyline. . .what a beautiful ride!
It looks good! Back in the 1980's, Bell's pattern for the inside of the helmets didn't fit me very well, but the Arai was a perfect fit (evidently my head is longer front-to-rear, instead of being round lol). When I went to purchase another Arai a few years later, they were so expensive that I had to shop around for another brand, and purchased a Shoei (which also fit me well). It is a strange world when American helmets fit Japanese riders and vice-versa! Hopefully you will take us on some beautiful rides and show off that helmet and classic motorcycles soon. I don't know how far you are from the Inland Sea area, but there are some lovely spots there near 生口島 !
Natsumi-Chan, these videos bring back so many pleasant memories. You never forget the feeling of those Z1 motorcycles with their pleasant vibrations, throttle response, suspensions, and incredible sounds. I know it must be so hard for you and your friends to keep them running, but the fans are so glad that you do. Please stay safe!
