78 z1r re-do or The Return of Captain Belk

This is awesome!! A Leon build thread!! Can't wait to see the good Captain back on his feet!

531blackbanshee wrote: ...if i give it to you that you will fix it up and i won't feel like a bum asking to ride it, because i gave it to you.

Interested in another fixer-upper?

Same deal, of course --- you get it perfect, and it's all yours, with me allowed to ride it whenever. :laugh:

ah,good lookin out patton!

but i am a picky little beggar,if it is not a z1r i turn my nose up and walk away !:laugh:

leon

Look like early Z1 28mm carbs with bottom drain.

www.z1enterprises.com/reference/z1-carb-guide.aspx

Good Fortune!

As known, 1978 Z1R (KZ1000-D1) was delivered with Mikuni 28mm manual-slide carbs with side-located pilot air adjustment screw, and idle adjusting screw located on the bottom in the middle between the drain hoses. And three-screw top caps.

Good Fortune!

as always patton thanks for the knowledge and willingness to help,it is appreciated.

doug,thanks for helping identify the carbs as well.

leon

So how do I get on the guest rider list? :dry:

I like your story about talking to the bike. You don't name 'em but you do sweet talk 'em when necessary, sounds devious to me.

i don't usually imbue mechanical objects with human qualities.

i do not,however doubt the power of the spoken word.so i do not mind having to talk to mechanical objects sometimes to make sure that my intentions are clear :evil: .

josh,
once i get this thing back up in shape,anyone who comes to visit me(that can ride) will have the opportunity to ride it.

when we all raced quads we did not mind letting each other ride our bikes.
we just always said normal wear and tear is normal wear and tear.abuse and wrecks will be replaced with like parts.stock for stock and aftermarket for aftermarket.

anyone that already owns a kz is grandfathered in on the ride.

leon

Congrats on the new build Leon. always glad to see another Kawi saved.
Have fun with it bud.

testarossa wrote: So how do I get on the guest rider list? :dry:

I like your story about talking to the bike. You don't name 'em but you do sweet talk 'em when necessary, sounds devious to me.

isthat popcorn i see? :woohoo:
banshee your a freaking z1r whore,of thats not a bad thing in my book! :woohoo:

nice score!

As a fellow Z1R giftee I am always amazed by people. Most would kill for a salary raise but give away all their old, usually poorly running/ maintained toys and tools, worth hard currency. Go figure.

Now if only my neighbour would get sick of that '28 roadster in his shed.....

killer.....good for you...oh and never let him ride it...:ohmy: