1973 Z1 rebuild
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Re: 1973 Z1 rebuild
21 Jun 2022 17:35yes, a lot of stuff like the frame, swingarm, battery box, brake caliper etc will be going back to black.Are you going to change the frame from"80's red" to black ?
I have ordered the Jaffa paint set from Japan (got an email yesterday thats it been shipped)
The plan will be a 'modified' Jaffa bike.
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21 Jun 2022 22:47
That should look stunning when it's done
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23 Jun 2022 21:20
I have had a couple of days off from the bike due to laser eye surgery, but back to it by making a temporary engine stand out of wood.
Its actually surprising how heavy a partially stripped engine can be, so I had to completely box it at the base.
It now spins around so I can get to the sump etc. The main reason is to paint the engine black again - after I went to the trouble years ago of stripping it all !
Its actually surprising how heavy a partially stripped engine can be, so I had to completely box it at the base.
It now spins around so I can get to the sump etc. The main reason is to paint the engine black again - after I went to the trouble years ago of stripping it all !
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Re: 1973 Z1 rebuild
24 Jun 2022 00:27
Good work, I am all for getting the job done without spending a fortune as long as it works and it's safe
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Re: 1973 Z1 rebuild
26 Jun 2022 00:33
Its time to get some more engine stuff done - after pulling off random parts including getting the transmission cover off to get the dynamo wiring loom out and snapping the neutral switch in half, the barrel and pistons are out.
For those that are interested in engine stuff, the overview of the motor is,
Welded crank, APE cam chain.
MTC sleeves, MTC forged alloy hi comp pistons.
Head is ported, fitted with oversize Ferrea stainless steel valves 37mm/31 mm.
APE valve springs, APE titanium retainers.
.430 cams on slotted sprockets. Also have another set of .410 cams
38mm flat slide Mikuni carbs
Dyna ignition, Dyna coils, Dyna adjustable rev limiter.
4 into 1 Formula1 exhaust.
For those that are interested in engine stuff, the overview of the motor is,
Welded crank, APE cam chain.
MTC sleeves, MTC forged alloy hi comp pistons.
Head is ported, fitted with oversize Ferrea stainless steel valves 37mm/31 mm.
APE valve springs, APE titanium retainers.
.430 cams on slotted sprockets. Also have another set of .410 cams
38mm flat slide Mikuni carbs
Dyna ignition, Dyna coils, Dyna adjustable rev limiter.
4 into 1 Formula1 exhaust.
1973 Z1 900 Kawasaki
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Re: 1973 Z1 rebuild
26 Jun 2022 01:00Sounds like that will dish out a few surprises to younger machinesIts time to get some more engine stuff done - after pulling off random parts including getting the transmission cover off to get the dynamo wiring loom out and snapping the neutral switch in half, the barrel and pistons are out.
For those that are interested in engine stuff, the overview of the motor is,
Welded crank, APE cam chain.
MTC sleeves, MTC forged alloy hi comp pistons.
Head is ported, fitted with oversize Ferrea stainless steel valves 37mm/31 mm.
APE valve springs, APE titanium retainers.
.430 cams on slotted sprockets. Also have another set of .410 cams
38mm flat slide Mikuni carbs
Dyna ignition, Dyna coils, Dyna adjustable rev limiter.
4 into 1 Formula1 exhaust.
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Re: 1973 Z1 rebuild
27 Jun 2022 01:10
the Jaffa paint set from Webike in Japan has arrived ahead of schedule.
Its the M-TEC "Fireball" set that includes the tank, sidecovers and tail in original Jaffa / Candy brown paint scheme.
I gotta say I'm actually impressed, the paint and clear coat is very nice, the candy brown metallic really pops in the sun !
The frame is still waiting to go to the powdercoater but I couldnt resist a quick photo opp.
Its the M-TEC "Fireball" set that includes the tank, sidecovers and tail in original Jaffa / Candy brown paint scheme.
I gotta say I'm actually impressed, the paint and clear coat is very nice, the candy brown metallic really pops in the sun !
The frame is still waiting to go to the powdercoater but I couldnt resist a quick photo opp.
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