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Newbie - South Wales
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Newbie - South Wales
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
Cheers everyone!
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
Cheers everyone!
Re: Newbie - South Wales
Great bike, welcome aboard.
Re: Newbie - South Wales
Fantastic find, Keith will be your best bet for advice
Re: Newbie - South Wales
Welcome Blackdragon looks like a good basis for a resto project, why havnt i got relatives with stuff like that in storage?
My mum collects margarine containers, yogurt pots and flower baskets
AL
My mum collects margarine containers, yogurt pots and flower baskets
AL
1981 J1
Re: Newbie - South Wales
Welcome to the forum,
Great find, looks like you've got most of it their, look forward to seeing it back on the road.
Cheers freddy
Great find, looks like you've got most of it their, look forward to seeing it back on the road.
Cheers freddy
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It's not me who can't keep a secret. It's the people I tell that can't.
freddyz1r
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Re: Newbie - South Wales
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.
I think that's where my love for 'Big Zeds' began.
1978 Z1000A2
Previous Zeds:
1975 Z1B
1982 Z650F3
Previous Zeds:
1975 Z1B
1982 Z650F3
Re: Newbie - South Wales
Good basis especially if you got it at a relative's rate...
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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. 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 ...I was well pleased!
Thanks for the warm welcome guys...I really appreciate it. I'll keep you updated on progress.
Cheers!
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 ...I was well pleased!
Thanks for the warm welcome guys...I really appreciate it. I'll keep you updated on progress.
Cheers!
Re: Newbie - South Wales
what are your lottery numbers?
Re: Newbie - South Wales
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.
Looks a great project, keep us posted on progress and with pleanty of photos
The guys on here are very knowledgeable and willing to share it - I've some had very useful advice.
Looks a great project, keep us posted on progress and with pleanty of photos
Current Bikes:
Phil Churchett's 1976 Z900 A4: PRE 2R https://www.flickr.com/photos/115740825@N05/albums/72157680116996884
1973 XL250 K0 Motosport: UKX 73L
2023 R1250 GSA
Previous Zeds: Z750B1 Twin, Z650B1, Z750E
Phil Churchett's 1976 Z900 A4: PRE 2R https://www.flickr.com/photos/115740825@N05/albums/72157680116996884
1973 XL250 K0 Motosport: UKX 73L
2023 R1250 GSA
Previous Zeds: Z750B1 Twin, Z650B1, Z750E
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Re: Newbie - South Wales
Welcome
Great to hear someone getting a bargain and even better it's a Z1R
Great to hear someone getting a bargain and even better it's a Z1R
way too many Zeds
Re: Newbie - South Wales
You've got better luck than me, if I fell in a barrel of tits I would come out sucking my thumb
1975 Kawasaki Z1B
1979 Triumph Bonneville T140D
1969 BSA B25 Starfire
1979 Triumph Bonneville T140D
1969 BSA B25 Starfire
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Re: Newbie - South Wales
Hi and welcome
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