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KZ1000A1
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KZ1000A1
Just started a retso on my latest project - a US Zed Thou A1, a lot of TLC needed, but one day she will be back to her former glory: trying to keep as much as original as poss as chrome and frame are in good condition. Hard to believe she is road legal, even DVLA played a blinder and sorted the first UK reg (1978 Historic Vehicle status) without any drama: I got my V5C (and original US docs) back within 7 working days
Will post some update pics as she progresses:
Cheers Tim
Will post some update pics as she progresses:
Cheers Tim
"Better to remain silent and be thought an idiot, than to open your mouth and remove any doubt" - Abraham Lincoln
Z900A4 / Hodna CBXZ / Ducati Diavel / H1F 500 Mongrel / CBXZ Project / RD400 project
Z900A4 / Hodna CBXZ / Ducati Diavel / H1F 500 Mongrel / CBXZ Project / RD400 project
Re: KZ1000A1
Hi Tim
nice project! I'll keep an eye on it.
Good luck
Let the good times roll (again) !
GrtZ
Philippe
nice project! I'll keep an eye on it.
Good luck
Let the good times roll (again) !
GrtZ
Philippe
the differences between a little boy and an adult man is the price and size of their toys!
Re: KZ1000A1
Nice one- I have one to do myself so will watch yours keenly!
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.
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.
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Made a little progress with the A1: all electrics working, timing spot on (new Dyna S fitted), a bit of powder coating, refurbed the switch gear and harness, fitted new tyre, chain, sprocket, sprocket guard, battery, cables, total rebuild of rear brake, and few hours with the Scotchbrite pads and Quick Glow (but many more hours to come). Currently rebuilding the front braking system then I need to give the carbs a good seeing too. Ive got the grab rail at the chromers and hopefully a Repro Exhaust System coming (via Nigel's Italian Job), but trying to keep her as original as possible as the chrome is generally very good.,
Will post another update when I've made a bit more progress.
Will post another update when I've made a bit more progress.
"Better to remain silent and be thought an idiot, than to open your mouth and remove any doubt" - Abraham Lincoln
Z900A4 / Hodna CBXZ / Ducati Diavel / H1F 500 Mongrel / CBXZ Project / RD400 project
Z900A4 / Hodna CBXZ / Ducati Diavel / H1F 500 Mongrel / CBXZ Project / RD400 project
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Nearly finished the resto of my A1.
This weekend had to re set the valve timing (following a bit of stupidity on my part), did the valve clearances (2 new shims), had to fit a new Cam idler gear as the old one was very suspect.
Planned on fitting the Busso replica exhaust system but only managed the down pipes, as ran out of time.
Hope to have her fully back together and on the road in the next 2 weeks - never know it might stop raining.
This weekend had to re set the valve timing (following a bit of stupidity on my part), did the valve clearances (2 new shims), had to fit a new Cam idler gear as the old one was very suspect.
Planned on fitting the Busso replica exhaust system but only managed the down pipes, as ran out of time.
Hope to have her fully back together and on the road in the next 2 weeks - never know it might stop raining.
"Better to remain silent and be thought an idiot, than to open your mouth and remove any doubt" - Abraham Lincoln
Z900A4 / Hodna CBXZ / Ducati Diavel / H1F 500 Mongrel / CBXZ Project / RD400 project
Z900A4 / Hodna CBXZ / Ducati Diavel / H1F 500 Mongrel / CBXZ Project / RD400 project
Re: KZ1000A1
Looking good!
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.
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.
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I think I've finally finished my Z1000a1 resto. She had some persistent low speed running issues, but now after more sustained fettlng she's fully sorted (I hope), running spot on and ready for the road. Just had a "spirited" 30 mile ride in the sunshine and she ran perfectly: well pleased
Was unsure if to re-chrome and fully bling her up, but apart from the Busso exhausts and a spare grab rail I had, I've left all the original chrome as it was just too nice to replace. Shes not perfect but think she polishes up ok.
Now to put some more miles on her.
Cheers Tim
Was unsure if to re-chrome and fully bling her up, but apart from the Busso exhausts and a spare grab rail I had, I've left all the original chrome as it was just too nice to replace. Shes not perfect but think she polishes up ok.
Now to put some more miles on her.
Cheers Tim
"Better to remain silent and be thought an idiot, than to open your mouth and remove any doubt" - Abraham Lincoln
Z900A4 / Hodna CBXZ / Ducati Diavel / H1F 500 Mongrel / CBXZ Project / RD400 project
Z900A4 / Hodna CBXZ / Ducati Diavel / H1F 500 Mongrel / CBXZ Project / RD400 project
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That looks very nice.
Good to see a set of Busso pipes fitted.
Good to see a set of Busso pipes fitted.
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.
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.
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Hi Tim
she looks beautiful ! Congratulations! You did a real nice restoration.
Let the good times roll !
GrtZ
Philippe
she looks beautiful ! Congratulations! You did a real nice restoration.
Let the good times roll !
GrtZ
Philippe
the differences between a little boy and an adult man is the price and size of their toys!
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Superb looking bike, spot on!!
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Beautiful job, I am full of admiration for your talents, another gorgeous Z back on the road
Dave
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