Z1OwnersClub GB

Posted: **Wed Mar 19, 2014 6:34 pm**

Bloody hell Rob...... Don't mess about! :shock:

I'd be interested to know what it weighs now you've not got anything on it it doesn't need

Posted: **Wed Mar 26, 2014 5:47 pm**

Motor all back together and ready to fire with new 1075cc Wiseco's and yet another head gasket etc.

While waiting for the barrels to be bored I took the opportunity to make a guard to protect the carb inlets from muck throw up from the tyre.
After a bit of head scratching I came up with this little lot .

Rubber grommets and top hat sleeves locate in the frame gusset holes

And the suitably shaped alloy guard simply bolts on

Reg/rec has been re-located on to the inside of the guard as there was a lot of heat radiating from the engine to it's original position under the tank.

That should hopefully keep the muck out.
Just need to give it a paint or polish along with a few other brackets that need finishing and it's just the motor and charging to finally sort out.

Posted: **Fri Apr 04, 2014 9:44 am**

All finished and running

Front mudguard brackets now painted black and other loose ends sorted.

Charging system appears to be working now and the engine is still in one piece so far :lol:

Just waiting for a sensible insurance quote so I can get it Mot'd and out on the road to set it up.
Will post some better pic's when I get the chance.

Posted: **Fri Apr 04, 2014 10:29 am**

Well done Rob, some lovely engineering on this project, I have enjoyed it.
So what's next then?

Posted: **Fri Apr 04, 2014 11:12 am**

Really nice looking Z ,, and it looks very well put together , top job !

Posted: **Fri Apr 04, 2014 11:39 am**

Great stuff!!

Posted: **Fri Apr 04, 2014 1:20 pm**

Wow! I stand in awe of your talents.

....and I quite like the front brake line that attaches to the exhaust. Is there some clever valve that detects a closed throttle and applies the brake? :lol:

Posted: **Sat Apr 05, 2014 11:30 am**

ruffle wrote:Wow! I stand in awe of your talents.

....and I quite like the front brake line that attaches to the exhaust. Is there some clever valve that detects a closed throttle and applies the brake?

Thanks.
Was hoping that brake line would go un-noticed :lol:

It doesn't touch the exhaust but it is a little long, I plan to either make up a shorter one or a put some sort of tag on the mudguard to hold it in place .
I only used it because it's all I had and it came with the calipers.

Posted: **Sat Apr 05, 2014 4:02 pm**

Just tie a couple of knots in them lad :roll:

Posted: **Sun Apr 06, 2014 10:26 am**

Brilliant build Rob :resp

Posted: **Fri Apr 11, 2014 6:36 pm**

All taxed tested and released into the wild
Took it for an 80 odd mile shakedown run after the trip to the MOT and nothing needs doing.
Perfect straight out of the box, timing, jetting ,handling all spot on, can't believe it.
I,m either very lucky or I sort of know what i'm doing
Bloody thing goes like a scolded cat.
Weighed the back and front separately for the brake test and it's 102kg front and 93kg rear which apparently is on par with an R6 so it's got to be well under 195kg all in.
Still got a weird charging gremlin though coz shortly after these pic's the battery suddenly went dead on the ride (thrash) back and I had to push it 1/2 mile home.
Some thing not right with the lith battery or race alt but when tested it shows charge .bloody odd ?
Might throw it all in the bin and make my own set up, at least I know it will work then.

Posted: **Fri Apr 11, 2014 7:10 pm**

Feckin' gorgeous lad :twisted:

I see this seasons "en vogue" item is a solid rear sprox :wink:

Posted: **Fri Apr 11, 2014 8:02 pm**

That looks really nice ! very aggressive stance ,brilliant job

Posted: **Fri Apr 11, 2014 9:02 pm**

Hints of 'Nessie' ?

But nicer.... a lot nicer. :wink:

Posted: **Fri Apr 11, 2014 11:29 pm**

STUNNING WORKMANSHIP AND ENGINEERING.

Total dedication.

I cannot believe the views on this thread 53,000!!!!!

That is a tad more than any of my "Jimmock stories" !!!

Z1OwnersClub GB

Zed 900 road racer - Updated with fixed links.