Just a quick update to end this thread. I converted bike to points and all is okay - so far :D I couldn't bring myself to go with the witchcraft of electronic ignition and be worrying about another bad experience. I mentioned before that I like points as you know where you are with them. Each to his...

Reminds me of many a happy hour as a 13 year old, ploughing for me Dad.

Philippe,
I always enjoy reading your restoration posts.
Always something to learn and always a fantastic result.
Good luck with starting it and enjoy that first ride.

That centre rotor has had a spanner against it, a lot! More importantly; it looks like it has been rubbing against the pickups or one of them at least!!! AL The marks on the rotor are unavoidable- from my spanner rotating the engine to check valve clearances as I start to wonder what else might be ...

KeithZ1R wrote:what do the pickups look like out of interest, just to gauge how catastrophic the failure was

Both pickups look Okay (to me anyway).

Hi Al, The dyna and the reg/rec and the coils were all purchased new in 2021 by previous owner and presumably fitted as and when he got to that part of the restoration. In terms of mileage they have all done about 140 miles by PO and about the same by me before the problems started. I didn't write t...

I recently brought a Z1B. Previous owner had restored it so all new parts and he said he had done about 140 miles. Seemed fine on a 2 mile test drive. Two days later it was delivered. Sorry for the length of this next bit....... I went about 10 miles to road test it properly and pulled over to check...

z1bnackerkwacker wrote:Wasn’t long but thanks.
Waiting for bits now, dhl “parcel still in Manchester”.

Out of interest how long was it?

Awesome.

Every A4 that I have had has the one forward/one at 90 degrees outlets.
Avoiding the frame on tank removal is an acquired skill.

Great progress and great progress reporting.

paul doran wrote:Nice picture decent Zed

I maybe in Burton in August

If so, feel free to let me know.

r3sc wrote:Really nice looking A4 Zapo!

Thanks, it's not without its faults but yes, it's a clean machine.

Bill, it's only free there if somebody else pays! nowhere beats your cafe and bike emporium.

Just me then.
Maybe I should have mentioned free coffee
Anyway, I awarded myself best kawasaki and best eco bike ....cos it's green