A couple of years ago I sold out all my Zeds but when I stumbled upon this one I could not resist to buy it. However, I have now realized I’m not the guy who will do the restoration – I simply don’t have the time. From what I would say this is a very good base for a 73 restoration, yes it does not h...

It has not an update for quite some time. Simply because I havn't done anything with the resto. But now its time to start making some progress again. A bit broken in my body making me focusing on acquring the last missing items. But I need your help on a few topics. Have in mind my previous question...

Look at big sale sites to get an understanding of the price levels. Apart from looking at different countries on finished listings on ebay I would look at mobile.de and leboncoin.fr. As you probably know when browsing french sites remove "moto" from moto martin as its simply called martin ...

Im restoring a Z1A as we speak and wonder how much effect repro stuffs and "wrong" dates on componens has on the value? You'll need to speak to Paul (the Seller) about this actual Bike, but on the whole the more original the bike the better the price. I don't think re-pop parts have the s...

Im restoring a Z1A as we speak and wonder how much effect repro stuffs and "wrong" dates on componens has on the value?
On this particullar bike, any repro? Any wrong dates?
Thanks for the help!

There is a moto martin frame gor sale on leboncoin.fr. I think the asking price is 2k euro.

Missed it. I'm first in line if it will be for sale again.

Back to the dating issue. I found another source, an ebay link. http://www.ebay.com/gds/KAWASAKI-Z1-900-CARBURATORS-TO-ID-CARBS-/10000000007737625/g.html According to the link bikes with chassis nr higher than Z1F-32817 should have the newer kind of carbs. I found date stamps on the carbs. 45 which ...

The final measurements has been taken on the engine cases and it has been dry assembled with internals to secure that the mismatched case fits. And it does. Very smooth assembly and no force needed to get the cases together. Case bolts wasn't harder on any side indicating offset either. All case cov...

Looks like you are good to go. Use the centre cap that matches the upper case. As you can see even the matched cases are not perfect , height wise (D / C) they are very close and not tight which would be the main issue,the run out measurements in other axes are comparable to the mismatched ones. I ...

https://www.wgcarbs.com/index.php/using-joomla/extensions/components/content-component/article-categories/92-z1-carb Thanks! Above link draws a straight line between 74 och 75 but z1enterprises stated a framenumber in 74 after which all had the later carbs. Will do some more investigation and see w...

I started to clean bits to the carbs. Lots of dirt... Parts are mostly okey, but many will need a fresh coat of zink plating. 20170312_135128.jpg 20170312_135133.jpg The bike is a late 74, frame numer 33' something, meaning it has the later carbs. Not the carbs with a float with center bolt. That wh...

Finally got the last measurements. The mismatched cas has a bit larger offset compared to the matching case. Left crank side: 0,18mm vs 0,10mm left Right crank side: 0,20mm vs 0,12mm Please see scetch below to see how I measured. A vs B above 20170313_154834.jpg And the result for the gearbox. Simul...

As some of you seen I hit a set back when I learn't that the engine cases are machined together. By mistake I made a crack in the lower case and replaced it by a fresh case side, meaning I have two mismatched cases. However I've followed zed1015's superb guidelines to see if I could use the replaced...

I meant use an internal Micrometer to accurately measure the bores eccentricity. If the cases easily slot together with no force and the dowels in situ it sounds like you may be able to just swap the case. You need to ensure that the outer faces where the side casings sit are in line where they mee...