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Newbie - South Wales

#1 PostAuthor: Blackdragon » Fri May 12, 2017 7:52 pm

Hi there!
Just thought I'd say hello to everyone. I've had bikes since I was 17 (now 56), and can safely say that I'm a bit bike obsessed (at least that's what my missus keeps telling me!). I've recently been very fortunate to have acquired a 1978 Z1-R (picture below if I've done it right!) I have always wanted to do a full restoration, and am over the moon that I managed to get hold of the Z1-R. The bike had been buried in a garage belonging to a relative for the last 18 years before being "liberated" last month, and I have now started stripping her down to bring her back to her former glory.

I'll probably be needing some advice or info at some point along the way...so if I do ask please feel free to take the p*ss out of any stupid or obvious questions :D

Cheers everyone!
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Re: Newbie - South Wales

#2 PostAuthor: Jay1969 » Fri May 12, 2017 8:09 pm

Great bike, welcome aboard.

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Re: Newbie - South Wales

#3 PostAuthor: samspoons » Fri May 12, 2017 9:15 pm

Fantastic find, Keith will be your best bet for advice

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#4 PostAuthor: Al » Fri May 12, 2017 9:33 pm

Welcome Blackdragon looks like a good basis for a resto project, why havnt i got relatives with stuff like that in storage?
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Re: Newbie - South Wales

#5 PostAuthor: freddyz1r » Fri May 12, 2017 9:49 pm

Welcome to the forum,
Great find, looks like you've got most of it their, look forward to seeing it back on the road.
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Re: Newbie - South Wales

#6 PostAuthor: Gonzo » Fri May 12, 2017 11:27 pm

I remember the first time I saw a Z1R was at Goodwood racetrack back in 1980. Unfortunately, I was riding a Suzuki AP50 and the rather lovely bird that was straddled across the Z1R wasn't impressed with a 'spotty oik' on a mo-ped gawping at her!

I think that's where my love for 'Big Zeds' began. :mrgreen:
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Re: Newbie - South Wales

#7 PostAuthor: chrisNI » Sat May 13, 2017 12:01 am

Good basis :D :D especially if you got it at a relative's rate... :lol:

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#8 PostAuthor: Blackdragon » Sat May 13, 2017 10:14 pm

The Z1R had been sitting in my sister in law's garage under a pile of junk. Her ex bought it years ago but didn't do anything to it. She wanted the garage cleared, and cutting a long story short, she gave it to me (with his blessing I might add!!!). The cost? Half a day's work clearing out the junk from her garage. :D Can't get much better Relative's rates than that!!

When I got the bike home, I found the original tool kit (with a few bits missing) and the original owner's manual still in its pouch tucked away in the tail section under the seat :o ...I was well pleased! :D :D

Thanks for the warm welcome guys...I really appreciate it. I'll keep you updated on progress.

Cheers! :)

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Re: Newbie - South Wales

#9 PostAuthor: corky » Sun May 14, 2017 2:54 pm

what are your lottery numbers?

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#10 PostAuthor: Andrew_s » Thu May 18, 2017 11:34 am

Welcome from me too, a relatively new member.

The guys on here are very knowledgeable and willing to share it - I've some had very useful advice.

:up Looks a great project, keep us posted on progress and with pleanty of photos
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Re: Newbie - South Wales

#11 PostAuthor: paul doran » Mon Jun 05, 2017 1:53 pm

Welcome
Great to hear someone getting a bargain and even better it's a Z1R
way too many Zeds

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Re: Newbie - South Wales

#12 PostAuthor: Zedorset » Mon Jun 05, 2017 2:01 pm

You've got better luck than me, if I fell in a barrel of tits I would come out sucking my thumb :|
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Re: Newbie - South Wales

#13 PostAuthor: steve bowdler » Tue Jun 13, 2017 7:26 pm

Hi and welcome :D


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