75 Z1-B rebuild project

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75 Z1-B rebuild project

13 Feb 2010 18:32
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Start seeing a solution for the title deal. So I started stripping the bike.
I laid bike down on its right side and separate motor from frame since i did not have no helping hand.Well I roll it to the spot and laid it down with wheels on but it was hard to move frame around to lift off clear from bottom of motor. I took wheels off and frame came right out. I did took center motor mount off and slightly loosen all other nuts and bolts on right side before I laid the bike down.






Now I got it disassembled except swing arm. :angry: Took lock nut off and can't get the shaft to come out. Manual says "Unscrew the nut, pull out the swing arm pivot shaft and drop out the swing arm." Is there anything else missing?
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Re: 75 Z1-B rebuild project

13 Feb 2010 18:38 - 14 Feb 2010 11:13
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Looks like a nice project you've got going. I bet the bolt is rusted in, some oil and a big hammer.

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Re: 75 Z1-B rebuild project

13 Feb 2010 19:00
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Thanks, Mark.
I hit it with hammer pretty hard and all it moved was about 1/16". I will put frame on the side and spray some penetration oil on to see what's gonna happen.
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Re: 75 Z1-B rebuild project

14 Feb 2010 05:41
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Well well, Tybolt, looks like you got the disease, Kawius-disassemblus. Symptoms include, messy garage, angry wife, loss of money, no riding :( , and too much time spent on KZR. This is like the online support group.

But I digress, on a serious note, I'm with Mark Wing. Lube it up and hit it with a BFH. Plan on replacing those swingarm bearings. Good idea on engine removal. Sure beats wrestling with the bear.
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Re: 75 Z1-B rebuild project

14 Feb 2010 10:32
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Symptoms include, messy garage, angry wife, loss of money, no riding , and too much time spent on KZR. This is like the online support group

You sound like you are standing right here looking at. That's exactly what is like.:laugh: She keeps saying what did you ordered? She doesn't know there will be lots more to come and never ending.
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Re: 75 Z1-B rebuild project

14 Feb 2010 10:41
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Ask her if she would rather you be home working on the bike or out with the strippers? Least this way you have somthing to show for your time and effort.

Oh you have just opened a large can o worms.
But that's a good thing.

Good luck on all fronts. :woohoo:
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Re: 75 Z1-B rebuild project

14 Feb 2010 12:39
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You sound like you are standing right here looking at. That's exactly what is like.:laugh: She keeps saying what did you ordered? She doesn't know there will be lots more to come and never ending.[/quote]

I'm looking at the same thing in Spring, Tx brother! See my build thread: kzrider.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&...w&catid=11&id=340793
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Re: 75 Z1-B rebuild project

14 Feb 2010 17:02 - 14 Feb 2010 18:11
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I took frame to my friend's shop where he rebuilds British bikes. We got swing arm shaft out by heating with torch and impact wrench.:laugh: The shaft was rusted in pretty bad.
Now I am ready to take frame, swing arm, center stand and steering stem to get sandblasted and powdercoated in a week or two.
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Re: 75 Z1-B rebuild project

14 Feb 2010 19:52
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Stock restoration?
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Re: 75 Z1-B rebuild project

14 Feb 2010 20:21
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I'm gonna try to get it close to stock. Not planning to sell it after finish, so will use some reproduction and aftermarket parts also.
As of now I am thinking to use taper bearing for steering , change to swingarm bearing and electric ignition. Other than that will try to keep stock appearance.
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Re: 75 Z1-B rebuild project

14 Feb 2010 22:31
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Sounds good. If I had a Z1, then I'd keep it close to stock also.
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Re: 75 Z1-B rebuild project

04 Apr 2010 17:51
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So far,
Had frame sandblast and powder coat.
Replaced steering head bearing with tapered bearings and swingarm bearing with needle bearings.
Rebuild front master cylinder and caliper.
New spokes, tube and tire for front. New rim, spokes, tube and tire for rear.
Haven't messed with motor yet.


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