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Author: wilsonsjw11
Fri Jun 17, 2022 5:10 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Z1 Rear axle sleeve
Replies: 3
Views: 595

Z1 Rear axle sleeve

Could someone please advise me of the thickness of the different rear axle sleeves for a Z1/Z1B(43027-020 and 42037-023)
Regards
Steve
Author: wilsonsjw11
Sat Apr 30, 2022 2:09 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Persistant bubbles in master cylinder reservoir
Replies: 14
Views: 2964

Re: Persistant bubbles in master cylinder reservoir

Clearing the air from the system after fitting new components is not a quick job and you need to persevere but you will get there.
Regards
Author: wilsonsjw11
Fri Mar 25, 2022 5:46 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Clutch issues
Replies: 5
Views: 847

Re: Clutch issues

The release worm drive may need some light grease, classic symptoms are that the clutch lever gets stiffer as the engine warms up.
Regards
Steve
Author: wilsonsjw11
Sun Dec 19, 2021 9:41 am
Forum: Wanted Adz
Topic: 1973 Z1 Rear wheel /rim
Replies: 3
Views: 1049

Re: 1973 Z1 Rear wheel /rim

Nick,
The nearest I can get to is an L.
Regards
Steve Wilson
Author: wilsonsjw11
Fri Nov 26, 2021 3:22 pm
Forum: Wanted Adz
Topic: early Z1 72 lower fork legs (NOW FOUND)
Replies: 12
Views: 6984

Re: early Z1 72 lower fork legs

Graham,
I have a NOS item if you are interested, it has a small mark on the inside at the bottom where the front axle sits.
Regards
Steve
Author: wilsonsjw11
Sun Aug 01, 2021 8:15 am
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: stop lamp flashing
Replies: 17
Views: 2419

Re: stop lamp flashing

Baz,
Try another relay.
Regards
Steve
Author: wilsonsjw11
Sun Jun 06, 2021 5:42 am
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Z1B swingarm dimension at pivot.
Replies: 9
Views: 1502

Re: Z1B swingarm dimension at pivot.

John Browse:01978 355556.
At least the later Z1B item should be more available.
Regards
Steve
Author: wilsonsjw11
Sat Jun 05, 2021 5:42 am
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Z1B swingarm dimension at pivot.
Replies: 9
Views: 1502

Re: Z1B swingarm dimension at pivot.

Stewart,
The pattern items are a poor copy of the originals.
Try John Browse for originals or there are some on EBay but not cheap.
The arm is a tight fit at times.
Regards
Steve
Author: wilsonsjw11
Fri Jun 04, 2021 10:10 am
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Z1B swingarm dimension at pivot.
Replies: 9
Views: 1502

Re: Z1B swingarm dimension at pivot.

If the swing arm has been powder coated make sure the ends where the bushes press in are clear of coating and are bare metal as that will add to the overall width. I have been restoring an original UK registered 73 Z1 and someone had power coated the arm with the bushes intact. How it ever passed an...
Author: wilsonsjw11
Wed Jun 02, 2021 7:30 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Chroming
Replies: 8
Views: 2028

Re: Chroming

Many thanks for all the replies.
It’s hard to get a chromer that doesn’t over polish the parts.
Regards
Steve
Author: wilsonsjw11
Tue Jun 01, 2021 1:01 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Chroming
Replies: 8
Views: 2028

Chroming

Any recommendations for chroming Z1 cylinder head nuts to a OEM finish please.
Regards
Steve
Author: wilsonsjw11
Sun May 23, 2021 6:00 am
Forum: Wanted Adz
Topic: Z1 - Z1B tailpiece
Replies: 13
Views: 2112

Re: Z1 - Z1B tailpiece

It’s surprising how many Z1 owners weren’t aware of this small detail even though it has been mentioned before.
Regards
Steve
Author: wilsonsjw11
Fri May 21, 2021 9:53 am
Forum: Wanted Adz
Topic: Z1 - Z1B tailpiece
Replies: 13
Views: 2112

Re: Z1 - Z1B tailpiece

They’ll be a few checking their 72/73 Z1 tail pieces now.
Regards
Steve
Author: wilsonsjw11
Fri May 14, 2021 6:01 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: z1 runs crap with tank on
Replies: 6
Views: 1244

Re: z1 runs crap with tank on

As already mentioned the flow from tap outlets should be equal, if the tank is on try running with the cap open in case the breather is blocked.
Regards
Steve
Author: wilsonsjw11
Sat May 08, 2021 3:52 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Mark Kellerher
Replies: 2
Views: 607

Mark Kellerher

Would someone kindly PM me Mark Kellerher’s
Contact details/email please.
Regards
Steve

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