75 Z1 Resto

Hey Kidkawie,
We just saw this thread. Nice bike! You really did a good job on the paint in particular, and the bike as a whole. That the bike was your dad's really makes it priceless. It's a fine tribute and obviously a labor of love. Well done!


Good Ridin'
slmjim & Z1BEBE

Very,very nice! Almost the exact colour of my first bike and it brings back a lot of memories. You have done a superb job for what you have spent, a rare accomplishment these days. Enjoy riding with the thought that your dad is with you admiring your tenacity in completing it.
David

Thanks for the compliments!

Finally found a windscreen I like. It's a few inches taller and doesn't clash with the bike.

Bike is looking great !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dave

That new screen you found looks really good.....whole bike looks amazing,especially with it's personal history. A total inspiration, thank you.

Bringing this thread back from the dead since I made a bunch of changes.

First off, swapped out the Euro bend handlebars for the Emgo 23-12565. I never liked how the Euro bars bent down like clip-ons. With a MX background the new bars are wide, and flat. Just how I like them.

Also swapped out the directionals for some real nice polished cast aluminum ones, I think another Emgo product. Highly recommended, but to mount to the headlight is a bitch.

New Racetech fork springs. I was going to lower the ZRX shocks to 11.5" but decided to just buy a set at that length to see if I liked it or not. To mod the KYBs that much there would be no return. So we'll see how it goes, so far so good.

Last I swapped out the rims for Akront (repop) with a wider rear rim and tire. Went with a 3" rim and a 140 tire. Would liked to have gone 150 but Id rather play it safe on this one.

Last is the exhaust. I made a thread on it but basically remived the left side Hooker and fabbed up another system from parts. Sounds great, runs great.

Also snapped the hi/lo headlight switch......again. lol

I like it!

Rick H.

Kidkawie wrote: ... Went with a 3" rim and a 140 tire. Would liked to have gone 150 but Id rather play it safe on this one.

Nice bike Kidkawie! Always been partial to that '75 blue livery.

Widest tires on (16" Lester) 3" rims we've run is 130, and a few of those kiss the torque link. How do you obtain clearance between the tire sidewall and the torque link?

Good Ridin'
slmjim & Z1BEBE

slmjim+Z1BEBE wrote:

Kidkawie wrote: ... Went with a 3" rim and a 140 tire. Would liked to have gone 150 but Id rather play it safe on this one.

Nice bike Kidkawie! Always been partial to that '75 blue livery.

Widest tires on (16" Lester) 3" rims we've run is 130, and a few of those kiss the torque link. How do you obtain clearance between the tire sidewall and the torque link?

Good Ridin'
slmjim & Z1BEBE

Its very close, but not rubbing, and I still have to address it. But it looks like I can space the arm out with just a couple washers. I could run it as-is but noticed that option installing the wheel.