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1973 Z1

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1973 Z1

#1 PostAuthor: Adrian90s » Tue Oct 25, 2022 10:38 am

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Nearly there!
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Re: 1973 Z1

#2 PostAuthor: warren3200gt » Tue Oct 25, 2022 10:56 am

You shiny bast**d Adrian :mrgreen: Now go get it dirty so you have something to do over winter. :lol:
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#3 PostAuthor: Adrian90s » Tue Oct 25, 2022 1:26 pm

Yes true, but I have other bikes not needing attention
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#4 PostAuthor: marmck » Tue Oct 25, 2022 2:17 pm

Lovely job lad, Well Done, can you please straighten that indicator , its playing havoc with me O.C.D Lol :D
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#5 PostAuthor: r3sc » Tue Oct 25, 2022 5:19 pm

It’s a looker! Well done!
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#6 PostAuthor: Ultim8pc » Tue Oct 25, 2022 6:49 pm

Welcome back!
http://www.airevalleyclassics.co.uk
10% discount code Z1OCTEN
Keyster rebuild kits & carburettor spares - airscrews, jets, needles, starter plungers & gaskets.
Also petrol/ethanol proof float bowl gaskets. IMD pistons preferred seller.
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Re: 1973 Z1

#7 PostAuthor: Philippe » Wed Oct 26, 2022 3:33 am

Hi Adrian90s

beautifull bike! Congratulations!
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Re: 1973 Z1

#8 PostAuthor: Adrian90s » Wed Oct 26, 2022 5:52 am

Good to be back,
Months in garage and knocking indicator, will straighten.
Anyone got a pair of mirrors they can sell?
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Re: 1973 Z1

#9 PostAuthor: Adrian90s » Wed Oct 26, 2022 6:51 am

Nigel at Airvalley classics provided the engine expertise, run a couple of miles round my estate, feels and sounds good
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#10 PostAuthor: marmck » Wed Oct 26, 2022 2:16 pm

Dont get repro mirrors Adrian ,you cant see anything above 4 thous revs ,get originals,you know shes worth it
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#11 PostAuthor: Adrian90s » Wed Oct 26, 2022 7:31 pm

Originals it is ...zedpower £80 each, or somewhere better?
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#12 PostAuthor: Ultim8pc » Thu Oct 27, 2022 10:29 am

Adrian90s wrote:Originals it is ...zedpower £80 each, or somewhere better?

It's worth spending the money on originals for your bike. The repros aren't anywhere near as good build quality and they vibrate badly.
I did look through my stuff and don't have a spare set of originals.
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#13 PostAuthor: marmck » Thu Oct 27, 2022 11:34 am

Don't forget club discount at z,power
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Re: 1973 Z1

#14 PostAuthor: Adrian90s » Thu Oct 27, 2022 12:31 pm

Thanks Nigel,
Will order through Zpower in the coming weeks, they will only get knocked in the garage...or just leave them in the box till spring
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#15 PostAuthor: Ultim8pc » Thu Oct 27, 2022 7:15 pm

Adrian90s wrote:They will only get knocked in the garage...or just leave them in the box till spring

Good call.
http://www.airevalleyclassics.co.uk
10% discount code Z1OCTEN
Keyster rebuild kits & carburettor spares - airscrews, jets, needles, starter plungers & gaskets.
Also petrol/ethanol proof float bowl gaskets. IMD pistons preferred seller.
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