For some, the whole Japanese retro scene seems to be the self-absorbed pastime of Generation X'ers who indulge in too much warm sake followed by oversized nostalgia chasers, but it's worth keeping an eye out as every now and then a real stunner comes out of the blue...
I've always liked Z1's; as far as 4-stroke 70's Jap bikes go they are right up there on my wish list, but it's only now after seeing the striking color scheme and sweet bolt-ons featured on the purple Sanctuary Z1 I can truly say I've lusted for one.
The well thought out styling touches and the seamless integration of the finely sculpted exhaust, modern wheels, brakes and suspenders into the bike's classic design - so it appears they were always part of the bike - is exactly what appeals to me on a retro makeover.
I believe a new Mad Max movie is in the pipeline and if so I would love to see the original zed-thou in this kind of get-up make a re-appearance. The thought of the latest iteration of Goose sitting astride a new Z1000 or *shudder* a Fazer mit Euro 3 spec exhaust would leave me colder than a witch's tit... in fact, I will boycott the movie should this be the case.
To be honest I probably won't watch the movie anyway given Hollywood's track record on remakes, but anyway, check out the links to see all the pics.. muy bueno.
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