Z1000J - 1981

Pigford · #1 PostAuthor: **Pigford** » Sun Mar 06, 2016 2:19 pm

Not a "project" as such, but thought I'd share with non-members...
Picked it up a few weeks back - well used but tidy bike.

It came with a standard seat - I fitted the 2:4 and also the fork brace. Just given it a good clean, ready for spring/summer !?

Plan is to just ride it :twisted:

Has MOT until August and is now taxed and road legal.... done about 100 miles so far and really enjoying it; goes real good.

#2 PostAuthor: **paul doran** » Sun Mar 06, 2016 3:34 pm

Mark that looks great
You will regret fitting that two four seat
they are very uncomfortable
I have two of them but never use them

Pigford · #3 PostAuthor: **Pigford** » Sun Mar 06, 2016 3:40 pm

paul doran wrote:Mark that looks great
You will regret fitting that two four seat
they are very uncomfortable
I have two of them but never use them

I think you're right Paully - the standard seat has much better padding :!:

Will find out when I do the +200 mile round trip to the Ace in a few weeks.

#4 PostAuthor: **Ginger Bear** » Sun Mar 06, 2016 5:27 pm

You'll be standing like John Wayne by the time you get home. :rir

#5 PostAuthor: **paul doran** » Sun Mar 06, 2016 7:01 pm

walking like Him morelike

#6 PostAuthor: **paul doran** » Sun Mar 06, 2016 7:03 pm

Mark I also have a cut down standard seat and it's also pretty much the same as the two four seat very uncomfortable

Pigford · #7 PostAuthor: **Pigford** » Sun Mar 06, 2016 7:59 pm

paul doran wrote:Mark I also have a cut down standard seat and it's also pretty much the same as the two four seat very uncomfortable

I'll give the 2:4 a go and if it's that bad, fit the standard seat for future rides :wink:

mick znone · #8 PostAuthor: **mick znone** » Sun Mar 06, 2016 9:11 pm

on my mt i had 2 inches of the old foam cut out and 1 inch of comfy soft foam added, then recovered and its lovely. Â£45 local guy.

Coose · #9 PostAuthor: **Coose** » Mon Mar 07, 2016 6:30 pm

Ahhhh, a proper Zed at last.... :wink:

My old 2:4 wasn't too bad, but I had my cut-down seat rebuilt by Saddlecraft in tha Toon and they did an exceptional job!

Pigford · #10 PostAuthor: **Pigford** » Sun Jul 10, 2016 3:26 pm

Well - I had sold this bike, but the new owner didn't really know much about proper "old skool" machines and kicked up a fuss as the clutch was a bit stiff and said it was unridable :roll:

So after a bit of discussion I took it back - I'm good like that :wink:

The bike has done hardly any miles in the last few years so probably needs a few bits sorting.

Today I wheeled it out of the back of the garage and took a look at it. The left fork seal must be shot as there is a leak from that side so I've removed both forks and will replace the seals - the stanchions are good.

I removed the clutch casing and there is a bit of play in the clutch basket - luckily I have a spare clucth unit with is good - so need to replace it... this may be why the clutch action was a bit stiff.

The bike is also smoking on start-up, but clears after a bit - it didn't do this before I sold it :!:

So I may have to take the head off and replace the guide seals..... ho-hum :??

I did a few miles before I put it up for sale and it went well.... so once I've sorted out these glitches it'll be up for sale again.

Pigford · #11 PostAuthor: **Pigford** » Tue Jul 12, 2016 5:30 pm

Today I replaced the fork seals - all went nice and easy.... with the aid of the trusty broom-handle to hold the damper steady whilst undoing the bottom bolt!

Front end is back together and the bike back on its own two feet (so to speak).

Next step will be swapping the clutch over. The only issue will be undoing hte centre nut :shock:

There is a decent windy gun at work, but getting the bike there will be rather awkward without a van, so I'll try it manually first off.

Pigford · #12 PostAuthor: **Pigford** » Thu Jul 14, 2016 8:02 pm

Forks look good - seals not leaking - result!!!

This evening removed the sump to check oil pump mesh - all clean and no bits of "engine" in sump pan - ace!

Used my patent clutch centre gripping system - a nylon tie-down strap. I wrapped it around hub & used 3 x 6mm bolts to wedge strap into teeth of hub and wrapped more strap around (3 x ) to hold it tight.... then tied end to frame. A 1968 Norton Commando fork stanchion helped with leverage and the nut cracked off.... yeehaa!!!

Ran out of time tonight so gonna fit replacement clutch unit Sunday

Pigford · #13 PostAuthor: **Pigford** » Sun Jul 17, 2016 4:57 pm

Clutch now fitted, fresh oil & filter and all back in one piece.

Alsodrained the old petrol out and whacked in a fresh gallon - no REDEX this time (the bloke who briefly had the bike put most of a bottle in the tank!)....

Started bike and after a few puffs of smoke she cleared up and was back to normal

Bike is now going on eBay........

Z1000J - 1981

Z1000J - 1981

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