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Author: Ultim8pc
Fri Mar 29, 2024 12:38 pm
Forum: Show us Yours
Topic: Hello from sunny Worcestershire
Replies: 20
Views: 11777

Re: Hello from sunny Worcestershire

Nice ST you have there. I am a big fan of the 'runt' of the Zed family. As has been noted, has some US spec parts. Note that the USA bikes came with accelerator pump equipped carbs. Also has emissions valves on the rocker cover which has pipes that feed back into the airbox. So that would a definiti...
Author: Ultim8pc
Fri Mar 29, 2024 12:02 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Z900 A4 fuel leak any ideas please?
Replies: 44
Views: 655

Re: Z900 A4 fuel leak any ideas please?

Thanks Warren, sounds like good advice, just been on Nigels (Aire Valley) and facebook site the sets i need are out of stock, can get them on ebay but dearer. Rather use a forum member. Was hoping to be out on it for Easter looks unlikely now so bit miffed! Luckily weather down here naff all weeken...
Author: Ultim8pc
Thu Mar 28, 2024 10:52 am
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Z900 A4 fuel leak any ideas please?
Replies: 44
Views: 655

Re: Z900 A4 fuel leak any ideas please?

I wrote this article based on my experiences of fettling Zeds and their carbs.
Most badly running Zeds are an accumulation of issues and rarely down to one thing.
https://airevalleyclassics.co.uk/badrunning.html
Hope this helps to resolve your issues.
Author: Ultim8pc
Thu Mar 28, 2024 9:35 am
Forum: Show us Yours
Topic: Z1A ready for the road
Replies: 14
Views: 513

Re: Z1A ready for the road

warren3200gt wrote:Hope it was more Millyard than Cole hands on Nigel. :lol: :lol:

The bike was a bit bodged in places if I'm honest, but I've certainly seen far worse. But all sorted now.
Author: Ultim8pc
Tue Mar 26, 2024 11:34 am
Forum: Show us Yours
Topic: Z1A ready for the road
Replies: 14
Views: 513

Re: Z1A ready for the road

Oh and for better or worse, turns out my Z1A was owned by Henry Cole and featured his show. Him and Millyard 'did it up' and then posed about a bit for the cameras.
:lol:
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Author: Ultim8pc
Tue Mar 26, 2024 11:25 am
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Z900 A4 fuel leak any ideas please?
Replies: 44
Views: 655

Re: Z900 A4 fuel leak any ideas please?

Fuel taps passing fuel when off is common. OEM taps degrade and even the new repro ones are junk and pass.
Author: Ultim8pc
Tue Mar 26, 2024 9:22 am
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Z900 A4 fuel leak any ideas please?
Replies: 44
Views: 655

Re: Z900 A4 fuel leak any ideas please?

Cracked overflow tube
Float catching on Gasket or body
Author: Ultim8pc
Wed Mar 20, 2024 11:32 am
Forum: Wanted Adz
Topic: ST yokes (found)
Replies: 3
Views: 210

Re: ST yokes

I might have a set.
I'll check
Author: Ultim8pc
Mon Mar 18, 2024 8:32 am
Forum: Wanted Adz
Topic: Z1000 A1 Front Mudguard
Replies: 1
Views: 149

Re: Z1000 A1 Front Mudguard

I've got a collection them from rough to mint.
Author: Ultim8pc
Fri Mar 15, 2024 11:04 am
Forum: Wanted Adz
Topic: Kerker for Z1000 / Z900 / Z1R + Baffle
Replies: 1
Views: 141

Re: Kerker for Z1000 / Z900 / Z1R + Baffle

I've sent you a PM
Author: Ultim8pc
Sun Mar 10, 2024 2:29 pm
Forum: Show us Yours
Topic: Z1A ready for the road
Replies: 14
Views: 513

Re: Z1A ready for the road

Bill P wrote:Lovely bike you have there Nigel :up

Cheers Bill. There is a loveliness to an original bike with patina.
Author: Ultim8pc
Sun Mar 10, 2024 2:28 pm
Forum: Show us Yours
Topic: Z1A ready for the road
Replies: 14
Views: 513

Re: Z1A ready for the road

BTW. The bike didn't come with a toolkit or owners manual.
I've managed to make up a toolkit.
Does anyone have an owners manual they'd sell? Not looking for anything mint, tatty will suit the patina of the bike.

Cheers
Author: Ultim8pc
Sun Mar 10, 2024 11:11 am
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Mikuni Identification help
Replies: 5
Views: 265

Re: Mikuni Identification help

warren3200gt wrote:Look like BS34's off a 1000 J

I would agree
Author: Ultim8pc
Sun Mar 10, 2024 10:55 am
Forum: Show us Yours
Topic: Z1A ready for the road
Replies: 14
Views: 513

Re: Z1A ready for the road

paul doran wrote:Nice bike Nigel

Thanks. It does look better in the photos though..
Author: Ultim8pc
Fri Mar 01, 2024 4:15 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: For sale:
Replies: 1
Views: 326

For sale:

SOLD

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