I've got 3 or 4 sprocket carriers. Not sure if there is any difference between on for the Z1R and other Z1000 variants?

I might have one.
Let me check.

Which bike is it for as the trays and stickers are different.

haydnw@mac.com wrote:I've got a replica one somewhere if it's of interest?

Thanks but I'm looking for an original one ideally. But a tatty repro might do.

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...

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...

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.

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

The bike was a bit bodged in places if I'm honest, but I've certainly seen far worse. But all sorted now.

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.

Fuel taps passing fuel when off is common. OEM taps degrade and even the new repro ones are junk and pass.

Cracked overflow tube
Float catching on Gasket or body

I might have a set.
I'll check

I've got a collection them from rough to mint.

I've sent you a PM

Bill P wrote:Lovely bike you have there Nigel

Cheers Bill. There is a loveliness to an original bike with patina.