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Author: DeadZedDave
Mon Dec 15, 2025 10:11 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Gpz1100a1 resto mod
Replies: 9
Views: 709

Re: Gpz1100a1 resto mod

If you can give us a clue what you are looking for then maybe someone can help !
Those rearsets AL has posted look pretty much what you get with aftermarket stuff.
It'll be good to see what you finally come up with.
Author: DeadZedDave
Wed Dec 10, 2025 8:51 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Refresh A Old Triumph
Replies: 8
Views: 2538

Re: Refresh A Old Triumph

Hi Bill, nice AJS ! Mod18 CS ? nicely presented / modified.
Like the 4000 Major too.....
Author: DeadZedDave
Sun Dec 07, 2025 11:00 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: kz1000 build
Replies: 10
Views: 702

Re: kz1000 build

A word to the wise maybe but take care when you first fit your Metmachex swinging arm, especially if it the less common shallow braced style - the rear frame / footrest / exhaust hangers on the type of frame you have can produce clearance problems. Nothing which can't be sorted out but all too easy ...
Author: DeadZedDave
Thu Dec 04, 2025 3:08 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: kz1000 build
Replies: 10
Views: 702

Re: kz1000 build

It'll be good to see an old school 70's style Zed !
So many get "restored" these days.
I for one don't remember ANYBODY riding about on a STANDARD Zed back then. It was part of what owning a big Zed was all about !
Good luck with the build !
Dave
Author: DeadZedDave
Wed Nov 12, 2025 3:42 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: z1/z9 fuel tanks....differences
Replies: 6
Views: 683

Re: z1/z9 fuel tanks....differences

Hello Baldrick Questions for you ! Are you putting a tank on a Z1 frame or something else ? Is the frame standard ? I never had a problem swapping tanks Z1/Z900/Z1000 (early). Maybe an odd adjustment to a seat hinge or repositioning the rubber shock absorbers on the frame tubes. Any tank any frame. ...
Author: DeadZedDave
Tue Nov 11, 2025 3:46 pm
Forum: Wanted Adz
Topic: Front Lester (Now found)
Replies: 13
Views: 3730

Re: Front Lester

Looking a bit XSive :D
Author: DeadZedDave
Thu Nov 06, 2025 4:51 pm
Forum: Wanted Adz
Topic: Front Lester (Now found)
Replies: 13
Views: 3730

Re: Front Lester

Here's one on ebay ! You'll need to want it really bad to pay this much ! Then again, when did you ever see another one up for sale .... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/116861847623?var=0&mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338268676&toolid=10044&ff=11&gbraid=0AAAA...
Author: DeadZedDave
Thu Nov 06, 2025 11:35 am
Forum: Wanted Adz
Topic: Z1000 ST front brake master cylinder wanted
Replies: 10
Views: 1788

Re: Z1000 ST front brake master cylinder wanted

Closer ? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/276329208448?chn=ps&_ul=GB&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&amdata=enc%3A1-VOvd-fvSQ2SLMyy84hX8g23&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=710-134428-41853-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=276329208448&targetid=2360873003490&device=m&mktype=pla&go...
Author: DeadZedDave
Wed Nov 05, 2025 5:35 pm
Forum: Wanted Adz
Topic: Z1000 ST front brake master cylinder wanted
Replies: 10
Views: 1788

Re: Z1000 ST front brake master cylinder wanted

Similar / identical ? - Check the pictures..... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/357102648191?_ul=UK&mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338703918&toolid=20006&_xiid=357102648191&customid=EAIaIQobChMImZm6rcPbkAMVoJVQBh07IQkcEAQYGiABEgLOVvD_BwE%7C0AAAAADtppYd18tBUhhv...
Author: DeadZedDave
Mon Oct 20, 2025 6:06 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Electronic tacho
Replies: 4
Views: 443

Re: Electronic tacho

Hello Mick, unless someone can offer a better idea then I'm going to say you could make one yourself ! Its a long time ago and I'm short on detail but I put together an electronic tacho for one of my old Zeds myself. You need to find a donor electronic tacho and carefully strip out the dial face / n...
Author: DeadZedDave
Thu Oct 16, 2025 7:06 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Z650 Special Revisited
Replies: 39
Views: 30721

Re: Z650 Special Revisited

@Lee, thanks for posting - I'd forgotten about this thread - not much time for the old Zeds just now but I'll file the information away for when I get back to it !
@Stusco - thanks too !
Author: DeadZedDave
Sat Jun 28, 2025 7:12 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: KZ1000A2 Low Compression
Replies: 6
Views: 1744

Re: KZ1000A2 Low Compression

Plus 1 - what ZED1015 said. If its been stood - just run it a bit !
Author: DeadZedDave
Mon Jun 23, 2025 10:15 am
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: De glaze
Replies: 3
Views: 937

Re: De glaze

For De - Glazing CYLINDER BORES I used a tool called Flex Hone. I've never heard of a "liquid" to do this job (but that means nothing !) It sounds like a good option. HOWEVER, I'd be inclined to check with Millers before you use it with a roller bearing crank in a Zed. Also, its only 20w. ...
Author: DeadZedDave
Mon Jun 23, 2025 9:53 am
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Z1100/1170 head gasket issues
Replies: 14
Views: 2258

Re: Z1100/1170 head gasket issues

Hi Steve, in your O.P. you wrote: "Given that reliability is more of a priority than performance I am considering reassembling with 2 base gaskets to raise the deck height by 0.5mm and therefore reduce compression." This is probably not a bad idea - its been done before ! Looking at pictur...
Author: DeadZedDave
Sat May 31, 2025 7:22 am
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Head Gaskets
Replies: 17
Views: 3716

Re: Head Gaskets

Just wanted to say good bye and good luck - but probably too late now ......

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