Look on ebay for seller called Cleanparts4u based in the USofA. I got an original toolkit for my Z1B off them a few months back, only part missing was the pliers but they sent a pair from a later model just to complete the set until I can locate the correct pair, pricey at £200 though! They are rea...

Steve, Just checked your build out in projects, may I say it is extremely impressive mate, the twin lamps and oil cooler fit really well, can't wait to see it finished, please don't sell it (unless you have to) it would be like losing a limb if it were mine.

Sorry Steve, couldnt help myself.

Got one on my Z1B Paul, fit and forget mate (have optimate trickle charging over winter but dont really need to as it holds charge really well).

Is it really worth the piffling weight saving, other than the 'cool' factor you'd be better laying off the odd pie mate

Thanks for all the advice. Ill deffo try higher pressures wen im back in the saddle after latest round of surgery. Handling issues are weaving above 80 mph and wheels tracking road imperfections making bike feel very unstable. Also wiggles its arse over cats eyes yet our kids bike was rock steady ( ...

Come on fellas, someone must have some info on tyre pressures etc cos I known plenty of you have these tyres fitted - any info would be very much appreciated.

Better still replace them with billet ally ones from Debbens, bit of RTV and they never leak. get em in black and they look smart and v close to original. I have heard some folk say they had to file the billet caps a touch to get them to fit, but mine went straight in, may be that they have used dif...

Tut Tut Jimmock I'm gobsmacked that your even considering staying away from OEM, next thing we know you will be powder coating the frame and using stainless fasteners- shame on you

Anyone running either Avon Road Riders or Bridgestone BT45's on standard size wheels on Z1? If so what tyre pressures are you running with rider only and where did you get pressure info from? I'm having handling isues on my current tyres (Continental Blitz) running on pressures in owners manual (28 ...

Anyone have a pair of pliers from the OEM toolkit for a Z1B? Correct pliers have 'Butterfly in box' also known as 'circle in a square' emblem embossed on them. NOT large 'K' symbol tools as these are for the A4, Z1000 etc. Got the rest of the kit but struggling to find pliers, someone must have some...

PJ' Chuck key flying over the garage is better than in yer fizzog mate! I remember from my apprenticeship days in the late 70's our machine shop instructor took great pleasure in chucking (sic) the chuck key in the metal waste pile outside if he found you leaving it in the chuck (Cheers Rob Axon). W...

Head work done by Tommy Lewthwaite by any chance? He did mine a few years back, the guy is ace and doesn't charge the earth either (in fact he doesn't charge enough).

Blue colourscheme is mint.

Some tidy lookin bikes there. Not sure about bandit engined specials but admire the engineering .

Engine looks Pukka, have you considered putting the parts in the oven to cure the finish? (yer missus will be delighted!) This would harden the paint to be less prone to damage when assembling the motor/install in frame. Once the motor is running the paint will harden further.