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Z1a Restoration

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Re: Z1a Restoration

#16 PostAuthor: BigZCas » Thu Sep 07, 2017 7:23 pm

DaveZ1, Great job on the Carbs.
Zedman, Great job on the Switches.
Have fitted new steering head tapper roller bearings and Fork Stanchions.
All going well :)
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Re: Z1a Restoration

#17 PostAuthor: DaveZ1 » Fri Sep 08, 2017 2:47 pm

Great to to see another Z1 getting the red carpet treatment! :more :more
Can't wait to see the next update. Great job so far Cas Good luck with the rest of the project.

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Re: Z1a Restoration

#18 PostAuthor: BigZCas » Tue Sep 12, 2017 7:44 pm

Rushed home from work tonight armed with Fork Top advice from z1bman and a manual from Dave @ Saisei.
Front end now correctly assembled :)
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Re: Z1a Restoration

#19 PostAuthor: BigZCas » Wed Sep 27, 2017 7:08 pm

Quick update.
Engine taken down to Buzzard for restoration.
His workshops are very impressive, well nice guy.
Build steady as she goes :lol:
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1978 KZ1000a2, Luminous Green
1976 KZ1000a1, Red
1972 GT750J, Candy Lavender

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Re: Z1a Restoration

#20 PostAuthor: BigZCas » Wed Sep 27, 2017 7:22 pm

And 1 more.
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Re: Z1a Restoration

#21 PostAuthor: ZedHead » Thu Sep 28, 2017 10:32 pm

At least you have the makings of a proper brew on the shelf Steve...

Looking good btw :D

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Re: Z1a Restoration

#22 PostAuthor: BigZCas » Sat Nov 11, 2017 6:29 pm

Wiring under way :)
Thanks Philippe for the clock wire positioning advice..
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1974 UK Z1a, Candy Tone Brown/Orange
1976 KZ900a4, Diamond Dark Green
1978 KZ1000a2, Luminous Green
1976 KZ1000a1, Red
1972 GT750J, Candy Lavender

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Re: Z1a Restoration

#23 PostAuthor: chrisw1 » Sat Nov 11, 2017 7:37 pm

Looking good ..... be a while before I am at that stage and I am very envious of your rear guard ... just got one myself but its not as nice
Is it correct that the UK light mounting bracket is different to the US one ?

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Re: Z1a Restoration

#24 PostAuthor: BigZCas » Sat Nov 11, 2017 7:49 pm

Thanks Chris,
As far as i am aware there is no difference in the mounting brackets ?
Certainly the mountilng holes are exactly the same.
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1974 UK Z1a, Candy Tone Brown/Orange
1976 KZ900a4, Diamond Dark Green
1978 KZ1000a2, Luminous Green
1976 KZ1000a1, Red
1972 GT750J, Candy Lavender

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Re: Z1a Restoration

#25 PostAuthor: wheelysteve » Sat Nov 11, 2017 7:56 pm

The mounting brackets are different, the UK (long fender) is longer and has a different angle to match the fender.

US (short guard ) part no. 23036-017

Euro (Long guard) part no. 23036-033

They look completely wrong if fitted on the wrong fender.

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Re: Z1a Restoration

#26 PostAuthor: BigZCas » Sat Nov 11, 2017 8:10 pm

Live and learn :)
Never realised that
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1974 UK Z1a, Candy Tone Brown/Orange
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Re: Z1a Restoration

#27 PostAuthor: chrisw1 » Sat Nov 11, 2017 9:49 pm

I was comparing them yesterday .....the euro one seems to be more bulbous at the top as well as a different angle
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Re: Z1a Restoration

#28 PostAuthor: Philippe » Mon Nov 13, 2017 4:47 am

Hi BigZCas

You're welcome! You're doing a great job! Looks stunning to me!
Let the good times roll ! :hoo (forever)
Philippe
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Re: Z1a Restoration

#29 PostAuthor: BigZCas » Mon Nov 27, 2017 7:01 pm

Quick update,
Soon be waiting on the engine...
Will test lights etc + Sort front brake fluid at the weekend. :)
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1974 UK Z1a, Candy Tone Brown/Orange
1976 KZ900a4, Diamond Dark Green
1978 KZ1000a2, Luminous Green
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1972 GT750J, Candy Lavender

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Re: Z1a Restoration

#30 PostAuthor: ZedHead » Mon Nov 27, 2017 8:40 pm

Cracking job Steve


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