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Z1-B resurrection after 43 years

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Z1-B resurrection after 43 years

#1 PostAuthor: steve452 » Fri Oct 16, 2020 11:45 pm

Well I finally glued it together after being in pieces for 43 years (the bike, not me). Now to try and get it re-registered with the original plate.
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Re: Z1-B resurrection after 43 years

#2 PostAuthor: steve452 » Fri Oct 16, 2020 11:49 pm

Oops! Just realised that the tacho drive cable is still hanging over the front mudguard. First job tomorrow.
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Re: Z1-B resurrection after 43 years

#3 PostAuthor: Philippe » Sat Oct 17, 2020 6:00 am

Hi Steve
she became very beautiful! Congratulations!
Do your first job tomorrow and try her out.
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#4 PostAuthor: A1John » Sat Oct 17, 2020 7:47 am

Great looking bike! you need to get a "Short" tail light bracket the one you have fitted is for the long UK guard.
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Re: Z1-B resurrection after 43 years

#5 PostAuthor: Bill P » Sat Oct 17, 2020 8:57 am

Lovely bike you've turned out there well done :)
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Re: Z1-B resurrection after 43 years

#6 PostAuthor: wheelysteve » Sat Oct 17, 2020 9:08 am

Nice work, well done. Now time to enjoy it before lockdown !
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Re: Z1-B resurrection after 43 years

#7 PostAuthor: steve452 » Sat Oct 17, 2020 11:39 am

John, what I need is a long UK mudguard! The bracket is the original. I'll get the guard when I buy the flying pigs and the hen's teeth.
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#8 PostAuthor: Bill P » Sat Oct 17, 2020 12:06 pm

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Re: Z1-B resurrection after 43 years

#9 PostAuthor: thebuelligan » Sat Oct 17, 2020 12:13 pm

Lovely bike
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Re: Z1-B resurrection after 43 years

#10 PostAuthor: chrisNI » Sat Oct 17, 2020 12:48 pm

Lovely job.
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#11 PostAuthor: zapo » Sat Oct 17, 2020 1:19 pm

Stunner, and in my favourite colours.
I'm not at all jealous!
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Re: Z1-B resurrection after 43 years

#12 PostAuthor: Andrew_s » Sat Oct 17, 2020 3:02 pm

Lovely bike, it's great to see another original UK registered Zed on the road - I know it shouldn't make any difference (and doesn't to many) but I think there's something special about Uk bikes. What's the story of the 43 year 'hibernation'?

But before anyone comments, I know they're all made in Japan........unless it happens to be the A5.:lol:
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Re: Z1-B resurrection after 43 years

#13 PostAuthor: Bill P » Sat Oct 17, 2020 3:11 pm

Oh no not the UK Bike thing again :?? I guess my USA Z1 is only worth ten bob :lol:
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Re: Z1-B resurrection after 43 years

#14 PostAuthor: Mark Tiller » Sat Oct 17, 2020 5:02 pm

well done Steve, hope to see it one day
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Re: Z1-B resurrection after 43 years

#15 PostAuthor: Wrigers » Sat Oct 17, 2020 6:39 pm

Good effort ... and the best colour... Lovely.
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