That is a beautiful looking bike. What a valentine

Hello again, I tried Central Wheels to find the spoke thread pitch etc but they were unable to help me. I have taken a gamble and bought a used tap on ebay, Model Engineers thread which is 5/32nd x 40TPI. It is to clean up the nipples as i have a full spoke set which are original form a 1976 bike wh...

Thanks Kawasaki_man I will do that

I have tried searching this forum for the thread size of the spokes and nipples of a Z900 to no avail. Does anyone know the correct thread, it has 40TPI and as far as i can measure it appears be 5/32nd in diameter, what kind of thread is it as i need to get a tap to clean up the nipples, has to the ...

I use 10 weight but have tried 5 but not an oil issue. it is the spring tension/length that is the problem, that is why i asked here on the forum if anyone else has any idea as to where i can get springs suitable for the Z1B. As i said i tried the Hagon ones as they were marketed as for that model b...

Hi, i have a Z1B which rides nicely except the front forks seem a bit too hard, despite stripping and cleaning the forks but no better. The springs fitted appear to be progressive as they have tighter coils at one end but they are about 510mm in length. I did buy a set of new Hagon springs which sta...

Thank you,
Just looked at the link that is what i am after.
I will give him a call on Monday

Cheers
Dave

Hi Guys
i was trying to find out who does speedo repairs by serching the forum, one name came up Cris Rivitt but the link is dead.
Can anyone recomend how to contact him or if not him someone who can recodition my Z1B clock as the needle goes crazy after 60mph.
Cheers
Dave

Thanks for that Ginger bear, it has had atttention to detail, lots of cash spent on so many new parts by previous owner/owners, it needed the carbs sorting maybe thats why they moved it on i dont know. I have spent time running through all possibles with it and now realise carb no 3 it not fuelling ...

Have put some photos on photobucket and hopefully the links will work. http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/q606/firemonkey56monkey/Z1000/IMG_1240_zpsbtgrug1x.jpg http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/q606/firemonkey56monkey/Z1000/IMG_1242_zps3a51l6xc.jpg http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/q606/firemo...

Its been a weekend of setting up amongst other things, a bit of a roller coaster as usual but today sounding good. Will let you know tomorrow the progress after a ride. Went out on Saturday for a test ride, salt down so hose down after, pulls good and strong, although a vast improvement and now tick...

After more research they are Kent cams KAW16, ports have been blended out to 32mm from the enlarged valve seats and stainless valves. I love a challenge when it comes to setting up.

Update, i now find receipts from Debben performance that this engine was fitted with 389 performance cams, adjustable sprockets and bigger stailess valves with the ports and seats cut and blended, WOW what a bonus. Took the cam cover off and the cams ae marked Made in USA, CWC with a 22 in an oval c...

I may be a bit late replying but i have just found these same cams in a recently bought Z1000, i am trying to find info also.

Carbs off now to check the pilots as too rich low down, they are 28mm Z1R and thank you for your help with the identifying. The pilots are 15 but are new, maybe from a repair kit which i have been told by a guy who knows, that these kits are good for the gaskets but to throw away the jets as they ar...