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Posted: **Mon Feb 26, 2024 2:45 pm**

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.

Posted: **Mon Feb 26, 2024 5:29 pm**

Stunning work as always!

Posted: **Mon Feb 26, 2024 5:43 pm**

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

Posted: **Mon Feb 26, 2024 7:11 pm**

Nice looking bike Nigel! Well done!

Posted: **Mon Feb 26, 2024 9:16 pm**

Sgt.Pinback wrote: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.

Posted: **Sun Mar 10, 2024 6:51 am**

Nice bike Nigel

Posted: **Sun Mar 10, 2024 10:55 am**

paul doran wrote:Nice bike Nigel

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

Posted: **Sun Mar 10, 2024 11:05 am**

Lovely bike you have there Nigel :up

Posted: **Sun Mar 10, 2024 2:28 pm**

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

Posted: **Sun Mar 10, 2024 2:29 pm**

Bill P wrote:Lovely bike you have there Nigel

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

Posted: **Sun Mar 10, 2024 4:41 pm**

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

Posted: **Sun Mar 10, 2024 7:12 pm**

Ultim8pc wrote:20240217_173509.jpg
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

Posted: **Tue Mar 26, 2024 11:34 am**

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.
:lol:

Posted: **Tue Mar 26, 2024 1:18 pm**

Hope it was more Millyard than Cole hands on Nigel. :lol:

Posted: **Thu Mar 28, 2024 9:35 am**

warren3200gt wrote: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.

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