Z1/Z900 Winter Project

[chrisu]

Well here are a few photos of the Z900 BunnyZ and I recently bought (thanks Mike). As you can see it came already in boxes so today we went through the boxes and did a partial dry build of parts to see what we've got, whats good, what needs work and whats missing - ooh err. We used my A4 for reference.

The eagle eyed amongst you will notice it is not a Z900 front end but a Z1. So because of that we're going to a Z1 style like restore..


Still debating brown/orange or green/yellow - the latter is my preference but Pauls got the tank and is organising the paint.

He also has all the bits for paint, zinc, chrome etc.


Mikey - a lot of work for you I'm afraid - expect a big box in the post soon.

I've pulled the forks apart as the stanchions (sp?) are very pitted - new ones or good serviceable ones needed - any offers ??

Engine covers off for dechrome (Yuck) and polish. i'll pull the engine apart, fix what needs doing and rebuild. It'll be done black a la Z1. It'll be mechanically sound but not to MaineKz exacting cosmetic standards.

I'll post photos of the engine strip/rebuild and Paul can post photos of the cosmetics.

Will be on the blag for parts (took 2 pages of notes today ) ......

Frame & other paint bits.




Bin pile



Spaghetti !!



No work needed on this lot



Polish Box



More Paint stuff



Engine 1



Engine 2




Petrol Tank - it will be green/Yellow !



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[mikey]

Looks like an interesting project guys, look forward to the big box in the post
chris and contributing to this project.

[Ginger Bear]

Looks like that'll keep you busy!
Has the frame/swinger already been painted/powdercoated

[coldsummer]

Sounds like it will be very similar to mine! Good luck, look forward to seeing the progress, maybe will spur me on when I slow down.

[bedlow1]

good luck guys, will watch with great interest

[chrisu]

Looks like that'll keep you busy!
Has the frame/swinger already been painted/powdercoated

Painted yes but we will be doing it again.

[Ginger Bear]

Is it gonna be paint or powdercoated?

[bunnysZ]

frame will be powdercoated.

tank orange/brown

or could do one side yellow/green other side orange/brown.

[mikey]

Now that would be a trick paint job paul kinda 2 Zs for the price of 1

[Steve Cooke]

I can see a fair bit of work and money in doing that one, best of luck with it. If you really have to do it in Z1 colours go for the Yellow/Green it's way better and a bit more unusual.

[chrisu]

He's trying to wind me up - it'll be green/yellow.

[tlc]

frame will be powdercoated.

You naughty boys.

And I thought Bunny wouldn`t go there again

[paul doran]

look's like the previous Owner was a wee bit neglectful

[chrisu]

took the head and barrels off.

Why do people not put oil down the plug holes when they are storing an engine or at least stick a plug in the hole.

No 4 bore rusted - badly. Now needs a rebore............... Which is a shame as the barrels have obviously never been off.

Front camchain blade snapped too - have found most of it - i guess the rest is in the sump.


My account with Z power is about to take a hit...........

[Keefleaf]

Is that a Vetter headlamp shell?