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Re: Uk specification

#16 PostAuthor: z2.john » Sat Dec 02, 2017 1:54 pm

Late Z1B had grab rail with indicator mounts but I don't know how late regarding frame No.

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Re: Uk specification

#17 PostAuthor: bedlow1 » Sat Dec 02, 2017 5:48 pm

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.
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Re: Uk specification

#18 PostAuthor: chrisw1 » Sat Dec 02, 2017 6:10 pm

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 ?

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Re: Uk specification

#19 PostAuthor: chrisw1 » Sat Dec 02, 2017 6:15 pm

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 other Z1Bs ...... maybe they have been filled in at some stage ?
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Re: Uk specification

#20 PostAuthor: BigZCas » Sat Dec 02, 2017 7:00 pm

The Z1a was the last with the non folding footpegs.
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Re: Uk specification

#21 PostAuthor: ZedHead » Sun Dec 03, 2017 9:38 am

BigZCas wrote:The Z1a was the last with the non folding footpegs.


Another piece zed knowledge learned :D

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Re: Uk specification

#22 PostAuthor: bedlow1 » Sun Dec 03, 2017 11:19 am

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Heres one of my Z1bs the pic was taken in 1977 its one of the last Z1Bs sold so its on a "P" plate they had a few of these hanging around in the dealers at reduced prices as everybody wanted the New Z900.. Notice it came fitted with the Z900 Long mudguard with the reflector on, and a Z900 seat! It also had the later Z900 tank fitted (without the under seams) so a bit of a parts bin job, guess they had run out of the earlier types. It did have the Z1 grab rail fitted so indicators came attached to frame & folding footrests fitted.

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Re: Uk specification

#23 PostAuthor: rickman CRR » Mon Dec 04, 2017 1:01 pm

Bacon's book has a late model Z1B on the front cover and this is fitted with the later grab rail with mounting for the indicators. I recall this gave more space for throw-over saddle bags!

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Re: Uk specification

#24 PostAuthor: chrisw1 » Mon Dec 04, 2017 7:28 pm

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

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Re: Uk specification

#25 PostAuthor: Gonzo » Thu Jan 04, 2018 11:19 pm

BigZCas wrote:Yes,
I only have 1 of the rear frosted type :evil:
Anyone got one to sell ? :) (STANLEY 29949) 045 6692
Yes, I know that I have asked before ??


I think I have one... the numbers are the same?
I just thought it was old and so recently replaced it with a new, genuine 29931, from Z-Power.
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