Newbie trying to join the Club

[chappy996]

Good day all - I'm Steve from West Midlands. Having just had open heart surgery, I'm now searching for the eternal spring of youth - and I've found it in the form of a Z900 A4!
Back in 1975 I took delivery of a brand new, super blue Z1B - I was 21.

Now, at 67, I discovered the new 900rs, which they are apparently going to supply in the old Z1B blue livery. I was very much taken with it, especially as Delkevic can (soon) supply a chrome 4 - 4 exhaust. Then a saw a photo of the new rs sat beside 'The King' - no contest! I had to have a 70's Zed. The prices for even a barn find Z1B are extortionate. Ultimately I found a UK Z900 A4 in very presentable fettle at a very reasonable price. It arrived yesterday. It is going to be painted as a blue Z1B (never been a fan of the later colour schemes really - but each to their own). The engine number is some 20k later than the frame name, so I guess that's probably not original. I'm now having fun assembling my shopping list, which is obviously extensive, and looking forward to a great winter project.

Which brings me onto another subject. At the end of last month a paid £45 for 3 years Z1OC membership - no confirmation - no nothing - just every time I log into the forum it reminds me I am NOT a member - but I've paid and I'd like to access the members' section of the forum and get the Z Power discount. I used the contact option on the forum and emailed 'admin' last week - no response. Is this normal? What do I have to do to join - beyond payment (which I checked had gone through)??

[marmck]

Hello & welcome to the club ,congratulations on your new bike some pics would be nice! I am sure someone will sort your membership problem out soon.

[Speedie]

#Metoo ..paid up (only yesterday I must admit) and waiting for ...well not sure really.. er confirmation and access etc...

Paul

[Administrator]

Hi Steve

can I ask how you paid please ?

The database is being updated this week so it could just be a oversight or a glitch Sorry for the inconvenience we are looking into it

[ninjajen900]

Welcome Steve.

[deka]

welcome aboard this is where the fun starts, don't forget the pictures we never get board looking at pictures of z's

[r3sc]

Welcome onboard! Pictures please, the more the better.

[Bill P]

Welcome aboard , one of the grown up's will sort u out soon i'm sure with that.
Picture's alway's welcome , I hope your purchase bring's you the eternal youth your chasing

[chappy996]

Thanks for the welcome chaps - I'm dealing with the membership issues via PM.

I'd love to attach a photo, but there doesn't seem to be an attachment option for me at the moment (probably because i'm not a member ).

I don't have a photography platform account, so Ill post pics as soon as I have figured out a way

Steve

[Garry.L]

Welcome.

By the time the A4 came along engine numbers were very far apart as the lump was used in a couple of models.

Personally I'd paint the A4 in A4 colours (Diamond dark Green or Diamond Brown). The Z1b is a fab colour scheme but is probably the most copied paint job in motorcycle history. Be different and stay original. But as you say 'each to their own'

[Philippe]

Hi chappy996 -Steve

welcome to the club!
You made the right decision by getting an original Z900.
I hope you can restore it to your taste and enjoy it for many years to come.
Let the good times roll !
Greetings from Belgium
Philippe

[Ultim8pc]

Welcome Sir. Please feel free to post up some photos of your A4.

[KeithZ1R]

Steve check your PM forum access please and let me know if there is any issues

[chappy996]

Just to say that all membership issues are resolved - thanks guys.

Steve

Now, to seek out the piccies tutorial.

[chappy996]

So, here she is