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Re: New / old Z1R member

22 Aug 2012 20:31 - 22 Aug 2012 20:31

Bozo wrote: But don't forget I have ZRX CV cabies and not the standard type

I think you mean ZRX CV carbies not "cabies." :whistle: :woohoo:

Bozo wrote: Thanks Mark, this forum is excellent with some really great people, I aso belong to another bike forum (guess)and they seem to be in a bitch mode where they correct spelling mistakes and if you ask a question in a wrong way watch-out.

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Re: New / old Z1R member

22 Aug 2012 21:10

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Bozo wrote: Thanks Mark, this forum is excellent with some really great people, I aso belong to another bike forum (guess)and they seem to be in a bitch mode where they correct spelling mistakes and if you ask a question in a wrong way watch-out.
Anyway, in answer to your question, I think the cables I got were from a VTR250 honda (I'll check tonight), they fit straight in. I did have issues trying to stop them from binding when you turn the steering on full look either way hence a bit of slop on the take-up (but not annoying). But don't forget I have ZRX CV cabies and not the standard type

i have a spare set of zx9 controls that i would like to switch to. the 1 thing holding me up is that i think i need custom cables. some time i will just have to get off my ass and do it.
i often have thought it would be cool to get a left side control from a brit bike. they sometimes have an extra switch for flashing high beams or something. i have read that u can add a garage door opener through an extra switch like that.

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22 Aug 2012 21:54

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Just saw this thread. Well done Bozo

You're work is clean and proper. I like that a lot.

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23 Aug 2012 09:59

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good-one well spotted, I'll stand in the naughty corner for 5 minutes............................................................................................ok dat enuf, now I spel like a polyceman

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Second permanent bike 1989 FJ1200 dyno'd 140RWH, great bike.
Third ride is now the Frankenstein 1981 GPZ1100B1, 1983 fully recon motor fitted LOVE THIS BIKE
Forth my work bike FJ1200 1989 (same type as FJ above)

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23 Aug 2012 10:30

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in my best robocop voice,

"kareful there bikie just get on the curb while i inspect this death trap" :silly: .

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Re: New / old Z1R member

23 Aug 2012 10:56

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Intro, I'm new to this forum, I owned my Z1R since I first bought it Dec 1977 in Melbourne Australia. So far it has covered just on 200,000 kms. Many bikes came and went but the old Z is still here and still puts a smile on my face everytime I ride it.
Currently - Engine -1080 MTC pistons, J model valves, mild speedway cams, ZRX1200 carbies (the best mod I had). Dyna coils and ignition, Dyna rev limiter (crank not welded therefore limited to 10,500rpm), heavier valve springs.
Frame- modified the usual places, front discs/ calipers are from 2006 R6/R1, hydraulics are GPZ (zx) 1100, clutch is also hydraulic with GPZ900R actuator.
Rear end has GPZ750 turbo swingarm modified to suit with a GPZ900R wheel/ brake (saved 25Kg in weight)
Exhaust - Marving racing, without duobt the best pipe I have ever tried and I tried many
The bottom end/ gears are still original, apart from the shaft seals.

The bike now handles brilliantly (for an old bike), brakes better, The engine goes like the clappers, it beats my other work horse a modified FJ1200 in both topend torque and power and still delivers better economy.
Thanks for listening, I hope I can contribute to your forum

Looks Like It Should Be BOTM ( Bike Of The Month), to me. Great attention to detail, well except for the failed weld. :whistle:

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Re: New / old Z1R member

23 Aug 2012 20:14

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Thanks Motor Head, that'll teach me to Blab about my pathetic welding. Worse still I have to add a new bracket this weekend and after these comments my hands are shaking, so if you see spot welds on the tank and engine cover in the future, take some of the blame

First Permanent ride the Z1R since Dec1977 (220,000km) as of June 2015
Second permanent bike 1989 FJ1200 dyno'd 140RWH, great bike.
Third ride is now the Frankenstein 1981 GPZ1100B1, 1983 fully recon motor fitted LOVE THIS BIKE
Forth my work bike FJ1200 1989 (same type as FJ above)

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23 Aug 2012 22:24

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Now that's funny, welds on the tank side cover. :laugh: Brings back memories of my apprentice days, always some old grouchy bastard looking over my shoulder just at the moment I made a boner mistake.

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Re: New / old Z1R member

24 Aug 2012 00:44

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Mark, I looked up my Z1R log book, it appears I didn't note down what bike the throttle cables came from, ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh back in the naughty corner for 5 minutes.................................ok thats enough, what was I doing?

First Permanent ride the Z1R since Dec1977 (220,000km) as of June 2015
Second permanent bike 1989 FJ1200 dyno'd 140RWH, great bike.
Third ride is now the Frankenstein 1981 GPZ1100B1, 1983 fully recon motor fitted LOVE THIS BIKE
Forth my work bike FJ1200 1989 (same type as FJ above)

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24 Aug 2012 07:10

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Bozo wrote: Mark, I looked up my Z1R log book, it appears I didn't note down what bike the throttle cables came from, ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh back in the naughty corner for 5 minutes.................................ok thats enough, what was I doing?

:laugh: u can come out of the corner now.
no worries. as u said, i have dif carbies anyway.
thanks for the reply.

76 KZ, frame gusset work,1200CC.Ported by Larry Cavanaugh, 1.5mm.over intakes, Carron Pipe, ZRX12 rear end, and seat,96zx9 front end.
01 CBR600F4i Track bike.
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Re: New / old Z1R member

25 Aug 2012 02:56

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How did I miss this thread??? :blink:
Bozo, you've been at this a while. Nice mods. Very clean execution, if I don't say so myself.
Now about that dirt dauber weld job :silly: No worries, we've all done some bonehead moves. Comes with the territory :lol:

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Re: New / old Z1R member

25 Aug 2012 09:06

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Thanks BlackZ1R, the weld is a lot better this time, I'll be trying it out tomorrow, on some tight and rough roads so the damper better work. Your bike looks great as well from what I can see. Have you got it posted elsewhere? for a better look

First Permanent ride the Z1R since Dec1977 (220,000km) as of June 2015
Second permanent bike 1989 FJ1200 dyno'd 140RWH, great bike.
Third ride is now the Frankenstein 1981 GPZ1100B1, 1983 fully recon motor fitted LOVE THIS BIKE
Forth my work bike FJ1200 1989 (same type as FJ above)

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