Thanks guys - Based near Uxbridge Andrew.

My 79 Z1000 has a tear/split in the seat top side about 1 inch long - what are the options here bearing in mind the seat is in otherwise excellent condition ie repair or recover - Ideas of potential costs and names of any recommended suppliers for West London, Buck, Berks, Herts areas etc appreciate...

Hi ANZed - Think it is an Alpha pipe - On it when I got it so not too sure.

cheers Reecy

Got the following size new Avon Road Riders fitted to my 79 Z1000 - 3.25-19 54V (Front) and 4.00-18 64V (Rear) - What tyre pressures would you normally inflate to ? Thanks

I want to replace my current HT Leads/Plug caps etc on my 79 Z1000 A2 as they are old and mixed colours - Any suggestions on good quality ones to use ? Also do they come ready to plug straight in or is there other work required to fit ? Thanks all.

Thanks a lot Mark

thanks for advice all - Appreciated

Morning all - I only have only one 763 key for my 79 z1000 A2 - Where can I get a spare from or is it safe to get one cut (ie risk of buggering up the original !!) Cheers all.

Having acquired a 79 Z1000 A2 last year I only recently tried the steering lock - Understand the same key should kit all locks on bike - The key (I only have one) fits ignition and seat and the 3 digit no is the same one as stamped on the grey face of the steering lock key barrel too so is correct -...

Thanks mate - alternatively I could always spend £250 on a thumping great Abus chain/padlock !!

Hi all - Thinking of getting an alarm/immobiliser fitted to my 79 z1000 - Any advice would be appreciated ie any suggested makes Ie Datatool, Meta etc ? what about a tracker ? - Aware cost plays a part here but not sure how easy they are to fit to a 79 bike and where do the components get located gi...

Will be using 79 Z1000 for first time following many years in storage and having had mechanical/electrical work done last year - Any advice on techniques for cleaning and lubing chain would be appreciate - Any particular brand of lube recommended ? - Thanks.