Hello Guest User,

Please feel free to have a look around the forum but be aware that as an unregistered guest you can't see all of it and you can't post.

To access these 'Registered Users Only' areas simply register and login.

Z1B Restoration

Work in Progress

Moderators: chrisu, paul doran, Taffus, KeithZ1R

Message
Author
User avatar
Ultim8pc
Hardcore
Hardcore
Posts: 2130
Joined: 5th Sep 2014
Location: Keighley, West yorkshire
Contact:

Re: Z1B Restoration

#76 PostAuthor: Ultim8pc » Wed Jan 09, 2019 6:19 pm

Philippe wrote:Hi guys
I'll start a topic on "how to" for opening and resealing the clocks.

Thanks Philippe!
http://www.airevalleyclassics.co.uk
10% discount code Z1OCTEN
Keyster rebuild kits & carburettor spares - airscrews, jets, needles, starter plungers & gaskets.
Also petrol/ethanol proof float bowl gaskets. IMD pistons preferred seller.

Philippe
Hardcore
Hardcore
Posts: 1994
Joined: 26th Oct 2017
Location: België

Re: Z1B Restoration

#77 PostAuthor: Philippe » Mon Feb 04, 2019 3:26 pm

Hello guys
some more news!
This morning a box arrived and there were some parts inside.
I had the opportunity to mount them on the bike.
Let's have a look.

DSCN3732.JPG
the front mudguard

The front mudguard was bolted to the fork, it took some fiddling but it turned out right in the end

DSCN3735.JPG
the chain guard

The chain guard went on very fast, only two bolts, a matter of minutes.

DSCN3734.JPG
the rear view mirrors

Then it was time to mount the rear view mirrors, after a bit of adjusting they're at the right angle.
The spark plug caps and the battery leads were also installed.
It starts to look like a Z1B.
I only need a 4 in 4 exhaust system to complete the restoration.
That part will be ordered next month.
More to come, stay tuned!
GrtZ
Philippe
the differences between a little boy and an adult man is the price and size of their toys!

Philippe
Hardcore
Hardcore
Posts: 1994
Joined: 26th Oct 2017
Location: België

Re: Z1B Restoration

#78 PostAuthor: Philippe » Tue Apr 30, 2019 12:11 pm

Hi men
the Z1B isn't finished yet...I planned to order a 4 in 4 exhaust in Germany at Z-Fever but André, the shop keeper, had a hart attack during the month of february and he's still recovering from it so his shop is closed until further notice...
I planned to order an exhaust for my '72 Z1 and to mount the 4 in 4 exhaust, which actually is on my '72 Z1, on my Z1B.
I'll have to postpone my plan until André has recovered. It could take some months. :down
But...I started the restoration of a Z1000ST :shock: Yes another one: the fifth :Oo
So I start a new subject.
The restoration of a Z1000ST to standard specs.
GrtZ
Philippe
the differences between a little boy and an adult man is the price and size of their toys!

Bill P
Hardcore
Hardcore
Posts: 1292
Joined: 17th Aug 2015
Location: Derbyshire

Re: Z1B Restoration

#79 PostAuthor: Bill P » Tue Apr 30, 2019 1:11 pm

Top job Phillippe :)

DavidZ1R
Hardcore
Hardcore
Posts: 1475
Joined: 12th Jun 2011
Location: Bolton Lancs

Re: Z1B Restoration

#80 PostAuthor: DavidZ1R » Tue Apr 30, 2019 1:50 pm

Philippe, if your stuck for 4/4 pipes give Phil a ring at z power in the UK, he will export to you, and at a decent price, get a discount for being a member of the club.
CB125 GT380 CB750F1 Z1R GPZ 750 Turbo Z1R

Philippe
Hardcore
Hardcore
Posts: 1994
Joined: 26th Oct 2017
Location: België

Re: Z1B Restoration

#81 PostAuthor: Philippe » Tue Apr 30, 2019 2:27 pm

Hi men
@ Bill: Thank you!
@David Z1R: I know, thanks, but I would like to have the MTC '72 pipes...to put on my '72 Z1 so I'll have to wait anyway.
GrtZ
Philippe
the differences between a little boy and an adult man is the price and size of their toys!

Philippe
Hardcore
Hardcore
Posts: 1994
Joined: 26th Oct 2017
Location: België

Re: Z1B Restoration

#82 PostAuthor: Philippe » Mon Oct 14, 2019 3:29 am

Hello
the '72 4 in 4 arrived from Germany last week.
And yesterday I swapped the exhaust from my '72 Z1 with the new exhaust.
The "old" 4 in 4 was mounted on the Z1B and now she's finished.
Enjoy the pictures.
DSCN4014.JPG

DSCN4015.JPG

DSCN4017.JPG

I know it took some time before she was completed.
Compared to the condition she was in before the restoration I might say : job done!
GrtZ
Philippe
the differences between a little boy and an adult man is the price and size of their toys!

kawasaki_man
100Club
100Club
Posts: 150
Joined: 11th Jan 2012
Location: Nottingham

Re: Z1B Restoration

#83 PostAuthor: kawasaki_man » Mon Oct 14, 2019 8:27 am

Hi Philippe,
Congratulations, that is a fantastic job you have done and thanks for all the info and advice on how to do things correctly.

Bill P
Hardcore
Hardcore
Posts: 1292
Joined: 17th Aug 2015
Location: Derbyshire

Re: Z1B Restoration

#84 PostAuthor: Bill P » Mon Oct 14, 2019 11:15 am

Thats a Bobby Dazzler Philippe :)

Philippe
Hardcore
Hardcore
Posts: 1994
Joined: 26th Oct 2017
Location: België

Re: Z1B Restoration

#85 PostAuthor: Philippe » Mon Oct 14, 2019 2:09 pm

Hi Bill & Kawasaki Man
thanks or the compliment!
I had to "google" the expression "Bobby Dazzler" because I didn't know the meaning. Now I know.
GrtZ
Philippe
the differences between a little boy and an adult man is the price and size of their toys!

User avatar
Sgt.Pinback
100Club
100Club
Posts: 295
Joined: 16th Feb 2019
Location: Leonberg

Re: Z1B Restoration

#86 PostAuthor: Sgt.Pinback » Mon Oct 14, 2019 3:05 pm

Great job done! What a transformation.

Very good resto hints in your docu, thanks for sharing!
Cheers, Uli

Z1, Z1000H, ZRX1100R, R90S

User avatar
bedlow1
Custard Cream
Custard Cream
Posts: 843
Joined: 25th Nov 2004
Location: Buckinghamshire

Re: Z1B Restoration

#87 PostAuthor: bedlow1 » Mon Oct 14, 2019 3:34 pm

wow! your really talented well done
Now where did I leave my Keys!
1972 Z1 Euro Spec
1975 Z1B UK Bike
2022 Z900RS 50th Anniversary
2021 NC750X

weaver
Custard Cream
Custard Cream
Posts: 759
Joined: 15th Nov 2011
Location: merseyside

Re: Z1B Restoration

#88 PostAuthor: weaver » Mon Oct 14, 2019 5:31 pm

lovely job,great transformation :wink:

deka
Custard Cream
Custard Cream
Posts: 764
Joined: 20th Feb 2018
Location: Newcastle upon tyne

Re: Z1B Restoration

#89 PostAuthor: deka » Mon Oct 14, 2019 8:07 pm

As always philippe top work
GPZ1100 A1 zrx1100 gsa1200


Return to “Projects”

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 31 guests