GB's 'Period' modded Z1000A2 with 'Toast Racks'

[KeithZ1R]

Cheers Steve but Ive allready got small ratchet straps just would never have come up with that idea, its now logged for the next time

[Ginger Bear]

Been busy today, sorting out a couple of the 'less glamorous' jobs.
First off was to re-fit the generator windings, but more importantly seal the pesky rubber grommet.
The method I use was 'gleaned' from this very website & has worked every time........ So far.
First step is to get it all spotlessly clean. The grommet, & casing benefit from being 'keyed' with a bit of emery paper or something similar.



Next is to apply some sealant. Threebond 1211 was recommended (on here). Other stuff may well work, but this stuff works for me.





Pull the sealant coated wires through the grommet, whilst sliding it into the casing.



I have temporarily fitted the casing, to keep the grommet in place, whilst the sealant goes off. I have put a little bit of polythene between the grommet & engine cases, to stop it all sticking together. I would have fitted it permanently, but I'm still waiting for a new starter ring damper to arrive.

[Ginger Bear]

Next job was to tackle the loom..... Another dirty shitty mess.

After a couple of hours with a can of brake cleaner, a lot of the grime was removed.
Most of the old tape was removed, and replaced with some new. I have fitted some new connectors where needed & replaced the insulation sleeves on a lot of others.

Went from this;



to this:

[coldsummer]

Ah Brake Cleaner, the mechanic's magic fairy dust

[sanderz]

Coming together nicely there GB (and quickly) - those shockers look mint
Good tip on the alternater bung, valuable info - i bolted a flat plate to the casing while the sealant went 'off'

Interesting site that Skiffy for odds and sods, nice one!

http://www.skiffy.com/docs/menufr.cfm?t ... gindex.cfm

Keep it going.

[Ginger Bear]

'Stickered up' shocks



Many thanks for those Vic.

[RALPHARAMA]

Those shox look shit hot! I've never seen them with chromed bodies before! Real nice rebuild

[Is Vic There]

'Stickered up' shocks

Many thanks for those Vic.

Glad you got them, they do look good. The bloke who makes them has joined the site as well, he's doing up a Z650. Wonder what else he does?

Vic

[ollie]

shocks look superb steve as does the frame ,i have same make shocks but plastic coated resevoir bodies ,not seen the chrome ones before cant wait for next installment

[Ginger Bear]

Thank's boy's for the encouragement.

After some deliberation on what to do about cylinder head nuts, the one's I had ordered turned up today.

http://www.z1ownersclub.co.uk/forum/vie ... hp?t=22202

So there was no excuse not to fit the head.

Since the motor is completely dry, I pumped a whole can of my 'free' oil into the oilways, I don't know if it will make a lot of difference on the initial start up, but it can't do any harm.



Head on, cams fitted & all timed up. I'll re-check the valve clearances on my next visit. Then I can fit me Toast Racks!

[mikey]

Looking good steve glad to see your keeping your greasy mits off the bright work

[ollie]

wow that motor looks like new now,a great transformation !!! ,and love those chunky rear engine mounts keep up the great work steve

[Ginger Bear]

Not managed to progress much in the last week, been busy with Stafford & work.
Can't say the same for Mikey though, I picked up this 'box of bling' a couple of days ago.



Contents include wheel's with polished rims & spokes. I'll be painting these at a later stage, Fork bottoms, will be rebuilt once I get the stantions back from re-chroming. Last but not least is a highly polished, finned points cover.

Electrics are coming on quite nicely....



And finally for today, I fitted me........................................




































...................................................... Toast Racks!!!

[mikey]

Looking good steve toast racks and all

[RALPHARAMA]

Looking good apollo