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Author: Mick J
Fri Oct 27, 2023 8:15 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Crankshaft machining
Replies: 2
Views: 5855

Re: Crankshaft machining

Thanks Al, certainly worth some thought, my only reservation would be how much torque it would take before it let go. I am considering all options at this stage, cheers, Mick
Author: Mick J
Fri Oct 27, 2023 3:53 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Crankshaft machining
Replies: 2
Views: 5855

Crankshaft machining

Just wondering if anyone has tried machining any part of the crankshaft? I want to add an extension piece to the ignition (right) side of my crankshaft, with a keyway. I am thinking along the lines of boring out the centre of the end where the advance retard would be and press fitting a spigot shaft...
Author: Mick J
Fri Oct 27, 2023 3:40 pm
Forum: Wanted Adz
Topic: Advance retard unit.
Replies: 13
Views: 23941

Re: Advance retard unit.

Thanks zed1015 for your knowledge, I had a feeling there was a difference
Author: Mick J
Thu Oct 26, 2023 5:01 pm
Forum: Wanted Adz
Topic: Advance retard unit.
Replies: 13
Views: 23941

Re: Advance retard unit.

I think i may be able to help with the outer bearing race is some knowledgeable person can confirm that a MK11 or ST one is the same? I saved them when I had a scrapping session, I may also have an advance retard unit, but it will be either Z1 or Z900 I think, I guess I will need to identify it with...
Author: Mick J
Mon Apr 10, 2023 12:42 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: Starter motor & modded sump
Replies: 6
Views: 1074

Re: Starter motor & modded sump

Showing my ignorance, but what is the purpose of the trapdoor/gate thing?
Author: Mick J
Mon Feb 27, 2023 6:53 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Kawasaki Z1/Z900 top cam roller DIY repair guide
Replies: 20
Views: 5433

Re: Kawasaki Z1/Z900 top cam roller DIY repair guide

All good then :D
Author: Mick J
Sun Feb 26, 2023 4:24 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Kawasaki Z1/Z900 top cam roller DIY repair guide
Replies: 20
Views: 5433

Re: Kawasaki Z1/Z900 top cam roller DIY repair guide

It is commendable, making your own improvements and saving money at the same time. I too have done the billet ali centres, much like Rob's original ones (I seem to crib a lot of his ideas!) . The point I wanted to make is, in your second post, you say you spun it up with an airline to test it. I wou...
Author: Mick J
Thu Feb 02, 2023 8:18 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Z900A4 top idler dismantling
Replies: 2
Views: 489

Re: Z900A4 top idler dismantling

Thanks Rob, I knew you'd know, cheers Mick
Author: Mick J
Thu Feb 02, 2023 5:30 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Z900A4 top idler dismantling
Replies: 2
Views: 489

Z900A4 top idler dismantling

Hi Guys, can someone tell me if it's possible to dismantle a Z900 A4 top idler? I'm planning on doing away with the rubber bushes and using solid aluminium and new bearing as per Rob Meggitt and want to take it apart in a manner that I can re-assemble it. It looks like the spot welds need drilling o...
Author: Mick J
Tue Dec 27, 2022 3:41 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Z900A4 swingarm grease nipple
Replies: 0
Views: 306

Z900A4 swingarm grease nipple

Would some kind person let me know what the thread size and pitch is for the grease nipple in a Z900A4 swingarm? I am assembling after having it powdercoated and need to put a tap through it, as it wasn't masked prior and I can't find the nipple to measure it. It looks around 10mm, but I don't want ...
Author: Mick J
Thu Dec 22, 2022 11:52 am
Forum: For Sale
Topic: Z1 original tailpiece
Replies: 9
Views: 1383

Re: Z1 original tailpiece

Z1 on the left, Z900 on the right. I think this clearly shows the different shape.
Author: Mick J
Thu Dec 22, 2022 8:07 am
Forum: For Sale
Topic: Z1 original tailpiece
Replies: 9
Views: 1383

Re: Z1 original tailpiece

It's a different shape to my Z900 at the rear, more rounded, so I am sure it is Z1, not Z900.
Author: Mick J
Wed Dec 21, 2022 7:51 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: Z1 original tailpiece
Replies: 9
Views: 1383

Z1 original tailpiece

I have an original Z1 tailpiece for sale, excellent condition, no splits or damage, non original paint, not sure what it's worth so going to say £100 plus postage, though open to reasonable offers, cheers, Mick
Author: Mick J
Wed Dec 21, 2022 7:43 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: Front rim 5H date code
Replies: 0
Views: 301

Front rim 5H date code

I have a solid front rim date code 5H available. I bought it after my original rims were deemed too pitted to rechrome safely. I had the chrome removed chemically by a chrome works. There is some very slight pitting, but it's minimal and could be copper plated and polished, or removed abrasively. It...
Author: Mick J
Sun Dec 04, 2022 5:51 pm
Forum: Wanted Adz
Topic: Z1 clear rear light lens or led rear light
Replies: 2
Views: 482

Re: Z1 clear rear light lens or led rear light

Hi Warren, needs to be Z1. The bikes a Z1000A2, I've braced the frame and changed the side panel mounts to take Z1 side panels, hence wanting a modern rear light, but Z1 looking. Cheers

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