Next project for track days

[debben1]

My new project

[neilbarrett]

im gonna be watching this ray to see whos bike gets finnished first !

[debben1]

Hello Neil, its Steve not Ray, I started this some time ago. I am building this to use on the track instead of my Hornet 900. Yours will be finished way before mine, and my bike will fall a long way short of the spec of your bike, still think your engine looks better in silver rather than black, speak soon, best regards, Steve

[Pigford]

Hey Romeo..... any chance of some close up detail of the bracing RAY has added to your mean machine

Whats the spec gonna be (engine wise)

[paul doran]

what spec motor are You fitting Steve?

[debben1]

More pics soon, will be fitting early cases with GPz1100 crank and 1170 Wiseco kit, Unitrak cylinder head converted to 8 plug, .395" lift camshafts and some 33 roundslide Mikunis (Flatslides are not allowed). Back wheel is 3.5" wide (maximum width under classic racing rules) 38mm Marazzoci front forks from a Harris Magnum have been fitted which is also max diametre allowed. I have removed all surplus lugs (side stand, centre stand, side panel lugs, rear footrest hangers, indicator mounts, seat lock and hinges. need to get the weight down wherever i can. Hope to test it at Cadwell next year.

[Ed Z1-R]

[Big Fluff]

Hey Romeo..... any chance of some close up detail of the bracing RAY has added to your mean machine
Whats the spec gonna be (engine wise)

Even though Steve has to keep the weight down, I bet you it'll still have 2 discs fitted Piggy

Good luck Steve, it's gonna be a good un' whatever you build.
My made had an ex-P&M Harris F1 fitted with a Jim Wells GS XR69 rep engine and mechanical anti-dive.... now that not only looked the biz, but really worked well.

[debben1]

Hello Mark, pics of bracing as requested


I have just finished the rear engine mount which braces the frame above the swing arm pivot, picking up directly on the crankcases means the rear engine mounting bolt can no longer bend under load, the crankcases help strengthen the frame and there is more room for the drive chain because the rear trianglurar engine plates are gone

[debben1]

Progress has been slow due to more important jobs, but here are some more pics. The lower crankcases have now been machined to take the GPz1100 cylinder block, a rear tensioner blade block has also been machined to hold the stock 1100 rear camchain blade, this will enable the complete top end from the GPz1100 to be fitted to the earlier Z900 z1000 crankcases. We can also fit the 1100 crank, hyvo camchain, starter clutch. The 1100 crankshaft/rotor/starterclutch setup is much stronger than the earlier Z900 type.

[london calling]

Looking good Romeo
What class is this for Steve with the restricted rim width ?? and does it have to be 18" as well ??
Soon be March,so get a wriggle on

[Pigford]

Romeo - I spoke to Ray end of last week and he told me about your new (fingers crossed) venture . I'll be keen to pop over to try out the local brew come the spring/summer time

Do you allow Z1OC discount on all purchases

[debben1]

Thanks Jack, Yes 18 x 3.5 is maximum for CRMC regs, lots of regulations to adhere to but basically it has to use period parts, no flatslide carbs, floating discs, modern calipers or upside forks, should keep it interesting
Sorry I missed you Pigford, be great to see you at the new pub, it has a big car park and a reasonable size beer garden and is in a beautifull part of the forest, could be a great venue for a future Z1 owners club rally

[steve bowdler]

Come on is this pub a secret Where is it whats it called come on plug it

[london calling]

Cheers for the info Steve
Looking forward to seeing "Romeo Racing" on the track later in the year