I am modifying the turbo drain hose route on the Saxon that used to go into the oil filler cap, so I now need a standard Zed oil filler cap as a replacement. As usual, will pay or swap for a set of speed & rev-counter face covers. Regs, Will. http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s1/bigfluff_01/P10...

It's not just the engineering skills that are highlighted during this project, it's the unique thought of overcoming every problem thrown at him
Amongst all the other work, the fuel tank filler is bloody excellent.

One thing to add is that you may experience a little oil weeping from the oilways around the outer studs on initial fire-up. This is because the piano wires have to be (highly) compressed into the copper head gasket before the mating surfaces of the block and head have chance to make contact with th...

Turbo:- Just got back from Leicestershire (240 mile round trip) after a turbo rebuild courtesy of Dave Dunlop. Turns out that the turbine impeller is actually a very rare 'A' flow item and not a 'B' flow as I first thought. :?: The 'A' flow impeller is a bit bigger than the already aggressive 'F' f...

Rich wrote:Take the kickstart shaft out and dump the oil into there

Yes I know that's the ideal place for it, done it many times before... but I don't want to have to split the crankcases just for an oil return hose

Fully agree with Zorded....
You can't run cam caps without dowels and expect them to run true.!
Personally, I'd look for a replacement head.

After being ridiculed at the Yorkshire rally :lol: :lol: I've decided to do something about the smoking Saxon Turbo. Turbo bikes do 'puff' a bit, especially under high boost (I'm running at 11psi) as quite a bit of unburnt fuel gets spat out. However, when hot and at standstill, the turbo emits quit...

As a matter of interest does anyone know a current source for these? I've got Ledar ones in my carbs from years ago but since Leon Moss died I don't know if anyone else ever did them... They certainly helped the std pilots cope if you take off the airbox Chris Have you tried Allens Performance ? Re...

great pics Will, the Z550 is owned by Jim Bean (not of whisky fame) it's got 74,000 miles on it. He also has a Z1B that he's been re-building since 1995, not on the road yet !! Yes had a really good chat with him Dave, a damm nice bloke he is too. He was quite surprised at what an anorak I was over...

The TDR belongs to my inferior brother Ray
So far he's spent over £4k on it and he's still going
I know it's a nice bike but come on.... I think he's got a problem

Here ya go Phil, as requested and HAPPY BIRTHDAY :wink: Lots of Zeds present and great weather too. :P http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s1/bigfluff_01/P1000752.jpg http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s1/bigfluff_01/P1000745.jpg http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s1/bigfluff_01/P1000743.jpg http://i...

ted1r wrote:Remind me of the dates Jerry please.
Ted

July 4th & 5th you star

VJMC Ride-in show this Sunday at The Farmers Arms, 222 Rushgreen Rd, Lymm, WA13 9RD. Non members welcome, opens 10am.

Quite a few Zeds there last year including a stunning Z1300.!

Weather outlook is good

I'll be going if anyone wants to meet up.

Will

StephenW wrote:Bakey
I have a set of New Z900 in KAWASKI bags.
I also have a few sets of Z1 OR Z1A
It's up to you, mate !!!!!!!!
All the best Stephen

Go for the Z1/A ones Bakey, you know it makes sense

Get rid of the watermark in Photoshop

I might come along for a 'smoke' on the Saxon Turbo