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Author: Sgt.Pinback
Mon Mar 18, 2024 10:56 am
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Z1 mirror
Replies: 2
Views: 109

Re: Z1 mirror

yes, thank you!
Author: Sgt.Pinback
Mon Mar 18, 2024 9:27 am
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Z1 mirror
Replies: 2
Views: 109

Z1 mirror

Can someone please post a detail pic to see the finish of an original first series Z1 (72/73) mirror?

I finanlly got a set but they are painted black gloss.
Author: Sgt.Pinback
Mon Feb 26, 2024 10:07 pm
Forum: Show us Yours
Topic: Z1 1973
Replies: 26
Views: 939

Re: Z1 1973

Absolutely

That cover was pretty firm, must have been in that position for a long time. I had to loosen it first.
Author: Sgt.Pinback
Mon Feb 26, 2024 9:22 pm
Forum: Show us Yours
Topic: Z1 1973
Replies: 26
Views: 939

Re: Z1 1973

Wow, just wow Steve! Fantastic eye.

That cover wasn’t closed completely.
Changing brake fluid is still on my to do list.

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Author: Sgt.Pinback
Mon Feb 26, 2024 5:45 pm
Forum: Show us Yours
Topic: Z1 1973
Replies: 26
Views: 939

Re: Z1 1973

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Author: Sgt.Pinback
Mon Feb 26, 2024 5:43 pm
Forum: Show us Yours
Topic: Z1A ready for the road
Replies: 14
Views: 472

Re: Z1A ready for the road

Cool and nice driver. I would give her new spokes when she needs new tyres.
Author: Sgt.Pinback
Mon Feb 26, 2024 12:01 pm
Forum: Show us Yours
Topic: Z1 1973
Replies: 26
Views: 939

Re: Z1 1973

fantastic you've found a real gem there would say your throttle cables look a little too long and query the routing of the brake line near top yoke that bracket is where the throttle cables go but hey its absolutely stunning heres my 72 still to fit the 4 x 4 pipes when i get time. 20210531_1427064...
Author: Sgt.Pinback
Mon Feb 26, 2024 10:52 am
Forum: Show us Yours
Topic: Z1 1973
Replies: 26
Views: 939

Re: Z1 1973

Will do this evening
Author: Sgt.Pinback
Mon Feb 26, 2024 9:30 am
Forum: Show us Yours
Topic: Z1 1973
Replies: 26
Views: 939

Re: Z1 1973

Close up

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Author: Sgt.Pinback
Mon Feb 26, 2024 8:32 am
Forum: Show us Yours
Topic: Z1 1973
Replies: 26
Views: 939

Re: Z1 1973

Good eye, Steve.
Yes, paint on body parts, frame, engine is still the genuine paint.

Thanks to all for kind answers.
Anyway, I´d hope to get some critical questions to details.
Author: Sgt.Pinback
Sat Feb 24, 2024 2:46 pm
Forum: Show us Yours
Topic: Z1 1973
Replies: 26
Views: 939

Z1 1973

Would like to show my new to me Z1. Bought her 2023 before xmas. She´s my second Z1. My first one was sold some years ago to France. The Z was initially sold and registred 1973 in Germany, so she´s a Euro spec bike. Three previous owners from new n the records and 25k km on the clock. VIN is 123xx a...
Author: Sgt.Pinback
Thu Feb 22, 2024 6:00 am
Forum: For Sale
Topic: 72 Z1 for sale-comments gents.
Replies: 19
Views: 863

Re: 72 Z1 for sale-comments gents.

On you own resto, the missing 1%
Author: Sgt.Pinback
Wed Feb 21, 2024 5:50 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: 72 Z1 for sale-comments gents.
Replies: 19
Views: 863

Re: 72 Z1 for sale-comments gents.

Mentions a guru but not named , how many gurus can you name .Achim , Z2John, Not me. Have to say, I haven't seen this yet as I am not a member of that forum. I always think that anyone can restore a Z1 to 95% correct for the usual cost but every 1% more you strive to perfection will cost at least a...
Author: Sgt.Pinback
Sun Jan 21, 2024 1:50 pm
Forum: Wanted Adz
Topic: Speedometer Swap 1973 Z1
Replies: 11
Views: 868

Re: Speedometer Swap 1973 Z1

That’s a nice original Z1 speedometer, maybe the one that came with your bike when new.
I definitely would keep that and would search a correct ignition lock instead.
Author: Sgt.Pinback
Wed Jan 10, 2024 4:43 pm
Forum: Wanted Adz
Topic: Z1000a2 exhaust hanger brackets
Replies: 11
Views: 35864

Re: Z1000a2 exhaust hanger brackets

Ah okay…

Good luck finding them

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