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1973 Z1
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Re: 1973 Z1
Hi,
the bike specialists could not have been more helpful, and offered to pick the bike up, fix it, then drop it off, as it's under warranty,
if it's an easy fix, I'll do it locally, if not it'll go back,
the bike specialists could not have been more helpful, and offered to pick the bike up, fix it, then drop it off, as it's under warranty,
if it's an easy fix, I'll do it locally, if not it'll go back,
Re: 1973 Z1
mick.harris wrote:Hi,
the bike specialists could not have been more helpful, and offered to pick the bike up, fix it, then drop it off, as it's under warranty,
if it's an easy fix, I'll do it locally, if not it'll go back,
I would suggest that you don't touch it and let them pick it up and sort it, otherwise if you cock it up (even an 'easy fix' can be buggered up) you'll stuff your warranty for at least that component.
Current Bikes:
Phil Churchett's 1976 Z900 A4: PRE 2R https://www.flickr.com/photos/115740825@N05/albums/72157680116996884
1973 XL250 K0 Motosport: UKX 73L
2023 R1250 GSA
Previous Zeds: Z750B1 Twin, Z650B1, Z750E
Phil Churchett's 1976 Z900 A4: PRE 2R https://www.flickr.com/photos/115740825@N05/albums/72157680116996884
1973 XL250 K0 Motosport: UKX 73L
2023 R1250 GSA
Previous Zeds: Z750B1 Twin, Z650B1, Z750E
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Re: 1973 Z1
my worry is that 'the bike specialists' sell top bikes but are not specialists on the Z1, and might just have a ducati or suzuki tap in their stock and lob that on, so I'll take a 5 mile trip to see Rob first, if it's a few quid I can live with that,
it's actually not a worry to me I'll just make sure it's fuelled up when I go out on it,
I'll struggle to get better photo's than the dealer put up, but I'll put some up later,
it's actually not a worry to me I'll just make sure it's fuelled up when I go out on it,
I'll struggle to get better photo's than the dealer put up, but I'll put some up later,
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Re: 1973 Z1
I reckon The Bike Specialists ain’t expert on any type/make of bike! So don’t worry about the incorrect parts being fitted, they won’t have any stock anyway
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Re: 1973 Z1
Thanks again for all the comments , The problem turned out to be a blocked fuel tap, Rob , who lives a few miles away offered to take a look,
The tap was removed, stripped, cleaned and replaced, good as new,
Massive thanks to Rob, not only for the repair, but for a look round his workshop !!!, and he makes a decent cuppa as well,
here's a few pictures
The tap was removed, stripped, cleaned and replaced, good as new,
Massive thanks to Rob, not only for the repair, but for a look round his workshop !!!, and he makes a decent cuppa as well,
here's a few pictures
Re: 1973 Z1
Glad you got it sorted.
I can see why you fell in love with the bike
I can see why you fell in love with the bike
Re: 1973 Z1
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Re: 1973 Z1
Why do people slate the likes of 'The Bike Specialist', RWHS and Frank, none of them are dragging folk in off the street or marching them to the cash point with a gun in their back.
If you think they're to expensive the don't buy from them, simples!
If you think they're to expensive the don't buy from them, simples!
Re: 1973 Z1
You have a gorgeous motorcycle Sir. Enjoy !!
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Re: 1973 Z1
Stunning, glad Rob sorted it.
Current Bikes:
Phil Churchett's 1976 Z900 A4: PRE 2R https://www.flickr.com/photos/115740825@N05/albums/72157680116996884
1973 XL250 K0 Motosport: UKX 73L
2023 R1250 GSA
Previous Zeds: Z750B1 Twin, Z650B1, Z750E
Phil Churchett's 1976 Z900 A4: PRE 2R https://www.flickr.com/photos/115740825@N05/albums/72157680116996884
1973 XL250 K0 Motosport: UKX 73L
2023 R1250 GSA
Previous Zeds: Z750B1 Twin, Z650B1, Z750E
Re: 1973 Z1
Stunning bike. Would love that in my garage.
Fuel tap on a bike 40+ years old can be a right pain to get parts for and fix. Glad you got it sorted.
Fuel tap on a bike 40+ years old can be a right pain to get parts for and fix. Glad you got it sorted.
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Re: 1973 Z1
AMEN! probably jealousy! double simples!?relisysxx wrote:Why do people slate the likes of 'The Bike Specialist', RWHS and Frank, none of them are dragging folk in off the street or marching them to the cash point with a gun in their back.
If you think they're to expensive the don't buy from them, simples!
mick: it's a stunner mate..ride it like you nicked it!
rob: top of the class. ride safe. mark
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Re: 1973 Z1
thank you so much for the lovely comment's,
back to the forum index now to find out as much info as I can !!!,
thanks again,
back to the forum index now to find out as much info as I can !!!,
thanks again,
Re: 1973 Z1
Hi Mick
very nice bike! Stunning! Enjoy it!
GrtZ
Philippe
very nice bike! Stunning! Enjoy it!
GrtZ
Philippe
the differences between a little boy and an adult man is the price and size of their toys!
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