Z1A ready for the road

[Ultim8pc]

Bought this Z1A last year and recently got around to getting work done on it so it's ready to ride again.

It had a horrible, ratty 4/1, pod filters and butchered sidepanels to accommodate and some minor electrical issues.
I've swapped the exhaust for a Kerker
Swapped the side panels and tail for some nicer ones
Replaced the incorrect rear indicators with Stanley items
Swapped the rear mudguard for a nicer one
Added an OEM steering damper
Fitted an OEM airbox I made up from two with issues
Stripped, cleaned and refurbished the carbs
Fixed the electrical issues
Given it a full service
Other than the exhaust, Combined reg/rec, Dyna igniton and seat it's a pretty original and unrestored bike with some patina; They are only original once.

Just needs a good deep clean and then I'm hoping to get out on it once the salt on roads is no longer an issue.

[Z1streetfighter71]

Stunning work as always!

[Sgt.Pinback]

Cool and nice driver. I would give her new spokes when she needs new tyres.

[r3sc]

Nice looking bike Nigel! Well done!

[Ultim8pc]

Cool and nice driver. I would give her new spokes when she needs new tyres.

It's got newish tyres on it. There's nothing wrong with the spokes IMO.

[paul doran]

Nice bike Nigel

[Ultim8pc]

Nice bike Nigel

Thanks. It does look better in the photos though..

[Bill P]

Lovely bike you have there Nigel

[Ultim8pc]

BTW. The bike didn't come with a toolkit or owners manual.
I've managed to make up a toolkit.
Does anyone have an owners manual they'd sell? Not looking for anything mint, tatty will suit the patina of the bike.

Cheers

[Ultim8pc]

Lovely bike you have there Nigel

Cheers Bill. There is a loveliness to an original bike with patina.

[Bill P]

I keep telling myself that when i look at the Z1r but in it's case i'm not sure

[haydnw@mac.com]

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Bought this Z1A last year and recently got around to getting work done on it so it's ready to ride again.

It had a horrible, ratty 4/1, pod filters and butchered sidepanels to accommodate and some minor electrical issues.
I've swapped the exhaust for a Kerker
Swapped the side panels and tail for some nicer ones
Replaced the incorrect rear indicators with Stanley items
Swapped the rear mudguard for a nicer one
Added an OEM steering damper
Fitted an OEM airbox I made up from two with issues
Stripped, cleaned and refurbished the carbs
Fixed the electrical issues
Given it a full service
Other than the exhaust, Combined reg/rec, Dyna igniton and seat it's a pretty original and unrestored bike with some patina; They are only original once.

Just needs a good deep clean and then I'm hoping to get out on it once the salt on roads is no longer an issue.

Love the Z1A paint schemes - stunning

[Ultim8pc]

Oh and for better or worse, turns out my Z1A was owned by Henry Cole and featured his show. Him and Millyard 'did it up' and then posed about a bit for the cameras.

[warren3200gt]

Hope it was more Millyard than Cole hands on Nigel.

[Ultim8pc]

Hope it was more Millyard than Cole hands on Nigel.

The bike was a bit bodged in places if I'm honest, but I've certainly seen far worse. But all sorted now.