It's worth it if you think it's worth it.
At the moment you'll just about get your money back on a full resto (to as new/better than new) on a z1000a if you're starting with a bike at £2-3000 value.

z2.john wrote:I've used Optimate for years with no problems

+1 for that

welcome. Lovely 900 you have there in the 'oh so common Diamond Green'...
;)
All the help and advice you need can be found here.

Spoke with Neil and he's going to put it on EBay.

I'd take at least 3 sets.
Cheers

An interesting build.. Good luck.

wheelysteve wrote:Contact needaz1100r (Mark). He does single liners,

Indeed. Saw them at the Stafford show and jolly nice they are too.

sprint wrote:it may well just be a characteristic of the bike/carbs particularly it's now well over 40 years old?

Indeed, getting them 100% may not always be possible on a 40 year old bike.

Very nice!

Check +12v to coils when running. Standard carbs are basic bits of kit & not uncommon for "off-idle" hesitation. Could enrichen pilot system a bit (maybe up a size on pilot jet) the wind air screw out a bit? Got to agree with Pigford. But you have to rule out everything else as well. ...

I bought a set way back when the Aus $ was in parity to the US. The paint itself was great, I got the Luminous Blue and it was as I recalled it near on 40 years ago. The shape of all the parts was good and they fitted as expected. Thats where my satisfaction ended. The sticker joins on the pin stri...

Pauldonjuan wrote:Thanks for all the input guys! ! Bottom line is that I have a complete unit available if anyone needs one.....

I'd stick it on EBay.

Ginger Bear wrote:

Ultim8pc wrote:Is that the airbox you got off me?

Be interesting to know how much you sold your's for

I chucked it in with the bike.
Of course, this could be a different airbox..

Welcome.
Glad to hear tales form a fellow ST owner.
I had one from 1991 until 1994. Rode all round Europe on it with the missus. Sold it and then got another 1996. That one is still stripped and awaiting being rebuilt.
Good luck with sorting yours, you are at the right place for help and advice.

Is that the airbox you got off me?