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Author: wheelysteve
Wed May 12, 2021 7:08 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Z1-B resurrection after 43 years
Replies: 104
Views: 40876

Re: Z1-B resurrection after 43 years

By throttle stop screw I assume you mean the screw to adjust the tickover revs. If this is not touching the throttle shaft and you still have revs, then 1 or more of the slides must be bottomed out and forcing the throttle shaft to open all the throttles. I would suggest removing the carbs and setti...
Author: wheelysteve
Wed May 12, 2021 7:01 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Cylinder Head Washers
Replies: 6
Views: 1284

Cylinder Head Washers

Can anybody tell me the correct size of washer for the cylinder head ?

Is there any issue replacing the zinc plated steel with stainless steel ?

Thanks Steve
Author: wheelysteve
Thu Apr 22, 2021 8:22 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Painting my brake calipers
Replies: 7
Views: 1684

Re: Painting my brake calipers

I get mine blasted and sprayed with 2 pack satin black. I've changed all my bikes to synthetic brake fluid to hopefully preserve the finish.
Author: wheelysteve
Sat Apr 17, 2021 6:48 am
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Genuine versus replica fenders/mudguards?
Replies: 11
Views: 2645

Re: Genuine versus replica fenders/mudguards?

My observations on this: The new genuine ones are not quite the same as the original ones, especially the front. The rolled edges seem to be smaller on the new gen ones I bought. The replica ones are very good and I would say as good as the new gen items. However, my bikes don't see the rain ! I do ...
Author: wheelysteve
Fri Apr 16, 2021 10:09 am
Forum: The Bottom Shed
Topic: Well, the good new is.......
Replies: 5
Views: 2493

Re: Well, the good new is.......

Nice bike Andrew.

Still looking for a Z900RS ?
Author: wheelysteve
Tue Apr 13, 2021 5:25 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: paint set
Replies: 12
Views: 2995

Re: paint set

Here is a pic of the one done by Dave Marsden at the 2018 Stafford Show


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Author: wheelysteve
Tue Mar 09, 2021 9:15 am
Forum: The Bottom Shed
Topic: New Project
Replies: 102
Views: 37031

Re: New Project

r3sc wrote:Top job Bill, that looks stunning! Wish I had room for one of those!


+1. Looks great that, well done.
Author: wheelysteve
Mon Mar 01, 2021 8:25 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Master Cylinder O Ring
Replies: 9
Views: 2714

Re: Master Cylinder O Ring

That would be great Ken, thanks. I'll pm you
Author: wheelysteve
Sat Feb 27, 2021 11:14 am
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Master Cylinder O Ring
Replies: 9
Views: 2714

Re: Master Cylinder O Ring

Come on, someone must know ? :D
Author: wheelysteve
Thu Feb 25, 2021 8:38 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Master Cylinder O Ring
Replies: 9
Views: 2714

Master Cylinder O Ring

can anybody tell me the size of the o ring under the triangular master cylinder reservoir as fitted to the Z650 B2 and Z1000A2 ?

Thanks, Steve
Author: wheelysteve
Sat Feb 20, 2021 1:18 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Painting plastic
Replies: 2
Views: 714

Re: Painting plastic

This stuff is very good, used it on my CBX inner mudguard and came out like new

Motip M04001 Matt Lacquer, Semi Gloss Black, 500 ml

Use this primer first....

Autotek AT00PPG500 500ml Plastic Primer - Grey

Both available from Amazon and they are cheap !

Steve
Author: wheelysteve
Tue Feb 02, 2021 7:08 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Handlebar Width
Replies: 1
Views: 598

Handlebar Width

Anybody know the correct overall width of a set of original Z1B handlebars. I've got 2 different sizes in the garage, and all the repros are different again ?

Cheers Steve
Author: wheelysteve
Mon Jan 25, 2021 3:05 pm
Forum: Show us Yours
Topic: Z1R Restoration Completed
Replies: 23
Views: 8696

Re: Z1R Restoration Completed

I've put HEL brake lines on this and Avon tyres. They seem as good as the BT45's on my other old Zeds.

Looking forward to the end of restrictions and get out again too.
Author: wheelysteve
Thu Jan 14, 2021 8:00 pm
Forum: Show us Yours
Topic: Z1R Restoration Completed
Replies: 23
Views: 8696

Re: Z1R Restoration Completed

Afraid not, it's AVT 128S and is shown in all it's glory in October of this years' calendar.

Thanks for the complements.
Author: wheelysteve
Sat Dec 19, 2020 1:37 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: KZ900 A4 Engine Recon service
Replies: 8
Views: 1764

Re: KZ900 A4 Engine Recon service

Contact Mark Kelleher of MK Classic Bikes. He is on facebook and messenger. Recommended.

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