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Author: Zomerset Zed
Tue May 01, 2018 8:59 am
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Valve clearances
Replies: 13
Views: 4106

Re: Valve clearances

Cheers Rob, as always you are a beacon of sensibility and Zed knowledge. Agree with everything you say btw. Uncannily i am currently in Mallorca riding bikes! After having a chat with Dippo, who built up the head we have come up with a plan. We think that it is just the shells bedding in. Remember t...
Author: Zomerset Zed
Tue May 01, 2018 8:43 am
Forum: For Sale
Topic: More junk, er parts fore sale i mean....
Replies: 12
Views: 7259

Re: More junk, er parts fore sale i mean....

the original sprocket cover is a clutch adjuster inspection cover been looking for one for a while and got one on fleabay yesterday :sad


Yes, but did it have the all-important gear lever inflicted scratch??
Author: Zomerset Zed
Tue May 01, 2018 8:42 am
Forum: For Sale
Topic: Even more parts fro sale
Replies: 0
Views: 763

Even more parts fro sale

All prices including postage to UK mainland. Afam 18 tooth 530 sprocket to fit Z1000 spline, un-used: DSC03248.JPG £15 Kickstart, seems functional. £20 as is a bit heavy. DSC03251.JPG DSC03252.JPG Kickstart shaft complete, £20 DSC03253.JPG Kickstart cover. this was sprayed with PJ1 gloss engine pain...
Author: Zomerset Zed
Mon Apr 30, 2018 9:36 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: More junk, er parts fore sale i mean....
Replies: 12
Views: 7259

Re: More junk, er parts fore sale i mean....

and whats the brake pedal off ? if its good for a Z1r or Mk2 I will have that as well


It was on an A2 model. I think Z1r should be ok, not sure about mk2. Maybe someone else can advise please?

I'll send you a PM if/when we can find out.
Author: Zomerset Zed
Mon Apr 30, 2018 4:48 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: More junk, er parts fore sale i mean....
Replies: 12
Views: 7259

More junk, er parts fore sale i mean....

Z1000 side panels: DSC03212.JPG DSC03213.JPG DSC03214.JPG These are pattern parts moulded in black self-coloured ABS. They have 3 x screw holes rather than the standard cast pegs, but they do fit the standard Z1000 (not Z1 or Z900) frame. Will need a good clean up. £30 ono Original sprocket cover......
Author: Zomerset Zed
Mon Apr 30, 2018 4:23 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: Z1000 parts-all sorts
Replies: 1
Views: 1002

Z1000 parts-all sorts

Lots of stuff left over from a project that i no longer want. Prices are including postage to mainland UK only. If not in UK, then postage will be extra. If you think prices are too much then please do make me an offer otherwise its all going on ebay or to the dump :shock: Complete original headligh...
Author: Zomerset Zed
Fri Apr 27, 2018 5:21 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Valve clearances
Replies: 13
Views: 4106

Re: Valve clearances

have you checked the compression ?


Not yet as i can't find my gauge. Now did i lend it to someone?????
Author: Zomerset Zed
Fri Apr 27, 2018 5:20 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Valve clearances
Replies: 13
Views: 4106

Re: Valve clearances

Some crap pictures off the endoscope showing nothing particularly useful. Also did some video, but cant get them off my phone for some reason. When you look at the camera live you can clearly see that there are no witness marks on the top of the pistons where valves may have contacted pistons. So th...
Author: Zomerset Zed
Fri Apr 27, 2018 3:21 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Valve clearances
Replies: 13
Views: 4106

Re: Valve clearances

All possibilities Julian, other thoughts were maybe valve seats are dropping out of the head? I missed a gear on one of my rides but tell tale tacho tells me 8,600 rpm which shouldn't be a problem as i have loads of piston to valve and valve to valve clearance. Next is to get the endoscope out and s...
Author: Zomerset Zed
Fri Apr 27, 2018 11:21 am
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Valve clearances
Replies: 13
Views: 4106

Re: Valve clearances

yes no 2&3 are double the maximum clearance required


Yes thanks i know they are, actually over x2
Author: Zomerset Zed
Fri Apr 27, 2018 10:30 am
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Valve clearances
Replies: 13
Views: 4106

Re: Valve clearances

Not sure what the numbers you’ve given refer to. Correct clearance is 0.10 - 0.15 as Pigford said. Always aim for the larger gap. All measured in thou's Yes, i know what they should be. I am asking what people think may be the reason for some of them opening up a wee bit. I have the correct shim to...
Author: Zomerset Zed
Thu Apr 26, 2018 6:14 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Valve clearances
Replies: 13
Views: 4106

Valve clearances

Well only done 72 miles of running in and on my last ride noticed the top end was a bit noisier than previous ride. So off with the cam cover and have a look. Measured all the valve clearances (stone cold engine) and below is what i measured: 1st no. in brackets is clearance as initially built, seco...
Author: Zomerset Zed
Mon Apr 16, 2018 6:37 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: My Ultimate Zed
Replies: 187
Views: 95880

Re: My Ultimate Zed

No! it will be the one 2nd weekend in October.


:blush Ah, ok that's alright then. In that case then yes Ginger Bear book it in.
Author: Zomerset Zed
Mon Apr 16, 2018 1:03 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: My Ultimate Zed
Replies: 187
Views: 95880

Re: My Ultimate Zed

That looks cracking. The new paint looks amazing :drool and to be honest like a different bike. cheers freddy Cheers, allways knew the paint would make or break it :D That does look fantastic. Don't forget we'd love to have that on the club stand at Stafford. :D Stafford show as in this weekend com...
Author: Zomerset Zed
Sun Apr 15, 2018 6:23 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: My Ultimate Zed
Replies: 187
Views: 95880

Re: My Ultimate Zed

I finally got the finished paintwork back from Dream Machine. Can't fault any of their work and they did exactly what i asked for-this may be a 1st for me :shock: Got it all mounted and badged up and did some other minor mods like liberating the fuel tap of the diaphragm, so now its just for decorat...

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