Sounds like a good time irrespective of the weather!

Keep the scenic posts coming, it’s nice to see the big Z’s in different settings!

Superb shot! Where was that taken?
We’re you bothered about getting your bike soaking wet?

That’s a stunner! I wish my engine was as clean as that!

I’ve just fitted a new seat cover which I got from pit replica on eBay after reading good things about them on here. I have to say the quality of the cover was superb and It fitted really well. Is yours from pit replica?

Thanks for all your comments. The frame and running gear is all on its original paint except for the stands and is looking a little tired in places, plus the engine needs cleaning in places that I can’t get to while it’s in the frame so next winter it may be a complete pull apart. I have a really ni...

I should be able to mail you some photos of it in the morning. I’ll sort it for sure.

Cheers.

Thanks very much for that. Not a bad idea. I’ll have a go at that!

I’ve checked them out and they look ok. I’ve even superglued a small disc of 240 grit wet an dry onto the end of a piece of 9mm steel bar and tried to dress the face by hand to ensure it’s smooth.

I’m really trying to avoid taking the bowls off again if possible.

Hi All, After a recent rebuild of the carbs on my A1 I’m having trouble getting a good seal on the round brass float bowl drain screws. I’ve tried standard size o rings, slightly larger o rings with a bigger cross section, I’ve tried silicone rubber seals Punched from a sheet of 3mm thick silicone r...

I have a spare rear hub from an A1 that I won’t be using.

It’s in good shape other than the pressed on chrome spoke ring is a little pitted and it needs new bearings!

That is a thing of beauty for sure!
You’ve done a fantastic job there Steve!

Just been out on the A1 for the first time since September last year and the first time since carb overhaul and new bars/switchgear etc. Can’t believe how well it goes now the carbs are right and in balance. Just got an annoying weep from a couple of the float bowl drain screws even with new o rings...

No visor on the helmet? Goggles?

I’m liking that, the re chromed items look great and when it’s done the bike will look the same.

Keep the posts coming!

Hi Tony,
Could you re post the images please?

Hi Bill, how’s it going?

Weather looks to be good next week so hopefully I’ll be out in your neck of the woods on the A1!

Let’s hope for some nice dry days eh!!