Following on from the earlier trail - Just to clarify - When starting after winter storage with carbs/tank having previously been drained etc, should I - 1/Refill with fresh fuel 2/Then use PRI on petcock for say 30 seconds or so to fill float bowls 3/Move petcock from PRI to ON 4/Use full choke whe...

Thanks guys - How long would you normally need to keep petcock on PRI to fill carbs before moving to ON ?

So it's getting to that time to start my z1000 after 4 months or so in dry/warm indoor storage - I had drained all fuel from tank/carbs before storage - What's the best technique for first time starting using the PRI setting on the petcock ? cheers.

Thanks zed1015 - Pipes enter/leave cooler at bottom - Should I still need to drain oil from cooler at oil change and if so how is this done ? Cheers

Is the oil capacity on my Z1000 any more with an oil cooler fitted ie should I be filling with more oil than standard quoted amounts ?

See prev thread on this - I now have an opportunity to potentially store bike in a utility room indoors this winter - If I I add STABIL type fuel stabiliser to the fuel but completely drain main tank, will the small amount of fuel left in the carbs remain for 3/4 months and be sufficient to stop the...

Can anyone tell me the total fuel capacity for my 1979 Z1000 A2 - Also at what level does the reserve kick in ? Thanks all.

So let's say I have managed to find a place indoors (Don't ask !!) for the bike - Assuming I then empty the fuel tank and drain the float bowls, would I still have probs with fuel in the Jets etc ? Call me paranoid but whadya think ?

Thanks guys - Do you generally use super unleaded fuel or is it just for storage - Also do you not bother draining fuel from the float bowls ? Cheers.

Just wondering what is best advice for my z1000 here - Should I drain all fuel or add fuel stabiliser and/or drain only carb bowls ? - Also as it may only be actually ridden say once a month is it ok to simply start the bike and idle til warm say once a week or would that cause probs ? - Just trying...

Would it be worth getting the exhaust re-chromed - what about the internal components etc ?

Thanks for your help guys

Yeah it did - Quite like it but no manufacturers name so not sure what it is ? what do ya think ?

Acquired this bike 6 months or so - Long storey but only covered 14k miles with one owner from new and had been standing for 7/8 years but in dry conditions.Following a load of work inc full service, new brakes, replacement brake fluid, new Road Runner tyres, regulator/rectifier, starter solenoid, c...

I am based in Uxbridge NW London and want to get engine side covers etc chromed on my 1979 z1000 A2 - Can anyone suggest/recommend anyone within in reasonable travelling ? Also can anyone give me an idea of cost for say a points cover ? Cheers all.