well it appears that I can fit the later grab rail if I fancy ....... ill have to see how it looks and decide

Thanks for all the help folks

Looking at my parts again I seem to have the correct yoke but it has the steering lock cover missing The headlight is a Stanley 001-0799 fitted with a lucas domed headlamp glass which I am guessing is wrong On another point the bracing under the headstock does not have the holes in as I have seen on...

bedlow1 wrote:If its of any help I have owned several UK Z1bs inc current one since 1975 and all have had folding foot rests and a Stanley 001=0771 front lens fitted.

Does the grab rail have indicator mounts Bedlow ?

Good news there then , the grab rail without indicator mounts is much nicer

Thanks folks

All good stuff to know Steve , I have been told that the UK Z1B had the indicators on the grab rail but I could be mistaken of course

Good Evening I am looking to build my Z1B project to UK spec I have the chrome bits , the UK fork reflectors and the seat with the strap . I need some shock absorbers without reflectors but I have seen repro ones . Do I use a short stem rear indicator ? Are there any other features I need to know ab...

basically they are the same .... there is some cosmetic difference to the earlier arms up to 75 as they have a narrower crinkled look to the arm above the chain adjuster .........and of course the date code for the purists

Thanks for all your help folks .... I have it all assembled now

all depends on your budget ... they are out there but getting harder to buy

I am getting ready to fit the sump on my Z1B and notice these holes which look like they should have dowels

Can anyone tell me their purpose ?


Thanks Chris

Hi Philipe .this will only be my second set and the first set I did was 20 years ago so cant really remember the methods
Anny advice you can offer would be helpful

Can anyone tell me the standard offset for Z1B wheels please
I have the rims , hubs and spokes but not a complete wheel to measure from
Thanks Chris

After and before being in the ultrasonic bath

the early Z1 carbs have a lot of differences but the main one is the flat tops on the early carbs and the much higher " domed " tops on the z1000 / Z1R ....... they wouldn't look right really