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Author: BigZCas
Sun Jun 18, 2017 8:44 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Chrome Etc
Replies: 19
Views: 6941

Re: Chrome Etc

It better work, bought 6 tubes from Boots.
The cashier gave me a right funny look :)
I think that she understood when i explaind that i just wanted to clean my back end up a bit :shock:
Author: BigZCas
Sat Jun 17, 2017 8:28 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Carb split-back issues
Replies: 2
Views: 1457

Re: Carb split-back issues

Dont know if relevent but i fitted the the snorkel part of the air box as I finaly managed to get hold one off eBay.
Started first press and on all 4 cylinders :lol: :D
Had to adjusted tickover and now seems to run better. :)
Author: BigZCas
Fri Jun 16, 2017 6:44 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Oil Leak ??
Replies: 14
Views: 5314

Re: Oil Leak ??

Good shout Mr Pigford,
Changed the large breather O Ring, no more oil on the top of the gearbox :D
Just a slight weep on the alternater wire grommet now :lol:
Author: BigZCas
Fri Jun 16, 2017 1:07 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Chrome Etc
Replies: 19
Views: 6941

Re: Chrome Etc

PASS ME THE AUTOSOL :shock: :lol:
Author: BigZCas
Fri Jun 16, 2017 9:01 am
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Chrome Etc
Replies: 19
Views: 6941

Re: Chrome Etc

Thanks for the advice :)
Will give them a call
Author: BigZCas
Thu Jun 15, 2017 9:15 am
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Chrome Etc
Replies: 19
Views: 6941

Chrome Etc

Could anyone recommend someone that could blast, remove a couple of shallow dents and then re-chrome a UK rear mudguard ?
Cheers
:)
Author: BigZCas
Tue Jun 13, 2017 4:53 pm
Forum: Wanted Adz
Topic: Headlight Rim
Replies: 2
Views: 1520

Re: Headlight Rim

Forgot to say -
Only require good condition as will re-chrome.
Author: BigZCas
Tue Jun 13, 2017 4:41 pm
Forum: Wanted Adz
Topic: Headlight Rim
Replies: 2
Views: 1520

Headlight Rim

Has anyone removed an headlight rim Stanley 001-0877 that is no longer required.
I would like to keep the original UK Headlight but the rim has deep grazing to one side.
Beer money waiting. (rim only) :D
Thanks
Author: BigZCas
Tue Jun 13, 2017 4:25 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Badge Removal
Replies: 1
Views: 1043

Badge Removal

Please could anyone advise best way to remove the badges from the side panels of a Z1a with least risk of damage to both.
Thanks :D
Author: BigZCas
Thu Jun 08, 2017 7:17 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Z1a Bracket
Replies: 1
Views: 967

Z1a Bracket

Hello, I am missing the welded bracket that holds the steering damper onto the Z1a frame. :( This is the same bracket that went on to be used on both sides of the Z900 & Z1000a1 / a2 to hold the reflectors. I could make similar unless anyone as any idea where I can get one from ?? Ideas thanks :...
Author: BigZCas
Tue Jun 06, 2017 6:36 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: UK, Z1a Restoration
Replies: 11
Views: 4591

Re: UK, Z1a Restoration

Ordered :D
Author: BigZCas
Tue Jun 06, 2017 6:12 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: UK, Z1a Restoration
Replies: 11
Views: 4591

Re: UK, Z1a Restoration

Just spent a couple of hours in my garage fitting the swinging arm. Removed the box section one and fitted the swinging arm that I got with the bike, all went well.. Suddenly OMG :x :( :cry: The wheel axle does not fit into the swinging arm slots :!: :!: :lol: Well you have too :lol: Axle 20mm, slot...
Author: BigZCas
Tue Jun 06, 2017 1:58 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: UK, Z1a Restoration
Replies: 11
Views: 4591

Re: UK, Z1a Restoration

Ok thanks,

Ill fit it up and see how it goes :??
Author: BigZCas
Mon Jun 05, 2017 8:47 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: UK, Z1a Restoration
Replies: 11
Views: 4591

Re: UK, Z1a Restoration

Just had a quick look. The swinging arm has a needle bearing each side with a sleeve that is held between the two bearings. There is then an inner sleeve that runs the full width of the swinging arm inside the bearings. So I guess in this guise the grease could not go anywhere even if there was a gr...
Author: BigZCas
Sun Jun 04, 2017 9:27 pm
Forum: Meetings & Events
Topic: Midz Meets
Replies: 1
Views: 1748

Re: Midz Meets

Great, you can count me in :D :D

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