ok - having just bought this and knowing jonathan hadn't put many miles on it since he bought it (due to being such a jetsetter) I went for a quick shakedown spin today to see whats what.
Firstly it starts and runs beautifully. Lovely engine. Also has a nice original patina to it and has all the no7 bolts etc for those who like that sort of thing. Restored it has not been.
Brakes - hmm - needs a bit of fettling. Back was sticking - now fixed and front is a bit 'pull and hope' - new fluids for certain and probably new pads. I did use brake cleaner on it and a load of black stuff came off so it may be better than it was but the single disc on my Z1 is better at the moment.
I thought the tyres were tramlining a bit which made me go check the date of manufacture.
Hmm - 1st week of February 1999. I think I'll be ordering a new set.
still bike looks and runs a treat - should give me the incentive to get the other H on the road.
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H shakedown run
Very nice bike, like the Mark II`s especially in black.
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jphaynes669 wrote:Bike looks great chris, sounds like after a bit of fettling it will be spot on.
Tyres. Im using bridgestones on my mk2 and avon roadriders on my st, both of these are worth considreing, but I like the tread pattern on the avons more.
I've got BT45s on all my other Zs so thats what i'll be going with...
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chrisu wrote:jphaynes669 wrote:Bike looks great chris, sounds like after a bit of fettling it will be spot on.
Tyres. Im using bridgestones on my mk2 and avon roadriders on my st, both of these are worth considreing, but I like the tread pattern on the avons more.
I've got BT45s on all my other Zs so thats what i'll be going with...
Just put a set of Avon AM26 Roadriders on my Mark II & they feel really good - compared to the BT45's - a better looking tyre, more up to date technically & better value for money - job done!
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