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Author: Tonto
Thu Jun 25, 2020 1:19 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Indicator rechroming
Replies: 3
Views: 1350

Re: Indicator rechroming

Gav, hi Just had my Z1000A1 petrol filler cap re-chromed (and its made of best quality monkey metal): went in looking well tired and came back shiny and new. The chromer said the end product might not be perfect, but it turned out very nice. The guy I use is based in Hinckley: might be worth a call ...
Author: Tonto
Sun Jun 07, 2020 6:30 pm
Forum: Show us Yours
Topic: Z1 1973
Replies: 16
Views: 7131

Re: Z1 1973

That looks stunning - top job :up :up
Author: Tonto
Mon May 25, 2020 10:20 am
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: 1977 Z1000A1 Carb Sync query
Replies: 2
Views: 1127

Re: 1977 Z1000A1 Carb Sync query

Thanks Rob, will sort them this afternoon.
Author: Tonto
Sun May 24, 2020 6:20 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: 1977 Z1000A1 Carb Sync query
Replies: 2
Views: 1127

1977 Z1000A1 Carb Sync query

Guys, trying to fettle my A1 and a job I need to do is sync / balance the carbs.
Last bike I did was a Z1300 and was advised to aim for between 18 - 25 in / hg
Is there a recognised target range to aim for with a totally standard Zed thou carb set up ?

Any advice appreciated - Cheers Tim
Author: Tonto
Fri May 22, 2020 7:26 pm
Forum: Show us Yours
Topic: My Z1000A1 - 99% done
Replies: 22
Views: 8082

Re: My Z1000A1 - 99% done

Managed to sort the rear light bracket and number plate positioning and have put UK spec rear shocks on her - I'm pleased as those little changes makes the bike look better. Re exhausts heat shields - I tried to fit the pair of standard heat shields off my old knackered exhausts and could not get th...
Author: Tonto
Fri May 22, 2020 7:06 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Z1000A1 Oil pressure switch boot.
Replies: 3
Views: 1437

Re: Z1000A1 Oil pressure switch boot.

Hi,
sorry do not know the part number for the oil pressure switch boot, but Z-Power sell repro ones for the Z1000 A1.

Cheers Tim
Author: Tonto
Sun May 10, 2020 4:47 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Gpz1100B2 restoration
Replies: 30
Views: 13629

Re: Gpz1100B2 restoration

Looks super Philippe, great work.
Do love the B2 (had one new back in the day - loved that bike) and yours now looks a lovely example :up
Author: Tonto
Thu May 07, 2020 6:24 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Z1000-A1 Restomod
Replies: 37
Views: 15359

Re: Z1000-A1 Restomod

Good luck with he resto - sounds good, keen to see how she develops.
Keep the pics coming.

Cheers Tim
Author: Tonto
Wed May 06, 2020 7:31 pm
Forum: Show us Yours
Topic: My Z1000A1 - 99% done
Replies: 22
Views: 8082

Re: My Z1000A1 - 99% done

Pete, hi as Bill said - Bob the Seat (Robert Dillingham), trades on eBay as Bob the Seat, but also directly as Morretti Trading: if you get stuck I can PM you his email address contact details. Re exhausts, not perfect, but well pleased with them for the money they cost - re the sound - only managed...
Author: Tonto
Wed May 06, 2020 3:32 pm
Forum: Show us Yours
Topic: My Z1000A1 - 99% done
Replies: 22
Views: 8082

My Z1000A1 - 99% done

Today I wheeled my Z1000A1 resto out of the garage for the first time in 18 months - hopefully the shake down runs (when permitted) wont produce too many gremlins. Tried to keep her as original as I could, all chrome is original except the "Busso Pipes" grab rail and Petrol filler cap (whi...
Author: Tonto
Wed May 06, 2020 2:55 pm
Forum: Show us Yours
Topic: My z900A4 taken in Sutherland Scotland
Replies: 8
Views: 4197

Re: My z900A4 taken in Sutherland Scotland

Super piccy - a lovely Z900 in a great location :up :up -
Author: Tonto
Sun Apr 26, 2020 3:47 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Seized sump drain plug!
Replies: 11
Views: 3604

Re: Seized sump drain plug!

Andrew, had same issue with both a Z13 and my Z900 - only one year after doing an oil / filter change. I tried a little penetrating oil, heat and an extension bar but there was more chance of the bike toppling over than the 17mm plug coming free. I know you said you did not want to go near the impac...
Author: Tonto
Sun Apr 26, 2020 3:16 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: How do I use the valve shim tool?
Replies: 31
Views: 8501

Re: How do I use the valve shim tool?

Hi,I bought a Z Power tool a few months ago to do the shims on my Z1000A1. Initially it would not reach the valve lifter, but a mate told me to remove the cam cover gasket (which being mean, I was trying to preserve :oops: ) - and that little bit of clearance made the difference, let it seat correct...
Author: Tonto
Fri Mar 20, 2020 7:15 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: £30k 1000ELR anyone
Replies: 4
Views: 2035

Re: £30k 1000ELR anyone

For that price I would want a crate of bog rolls, hand sanitizer and bread flour thrown in :D
Author: Tonto
Wed Mar 18, 2020 1:50 pm
Forum: Show us Yours
Topic: Just took delivery of this
Replies: 5
Views: 3006

Re: Just took delivery of this

That looks very nice indeed ! :up
You might have struck lucky with the weather, meant to be dry all next week
Cheers Tim

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