Hi Chris Thanks for the input , as you suggest the parts are very visible and so ideally need sorting . I have found a few options and am just awaiting some prices. I appreciate the idea of buying bits from other machines just to get the fixings , indeed this is something I have done myself before a...

Just realised thanks !

Hi Does anyone have the following parts for sale : 2 off Stanley front indicator lenses for 73 Z1 4 off number 7 bolt 6x25 Kawasaki part number 110N0625 More bits will be required as I am getting back into my Z's after a period of absence due to illness. Any offers gratefully received . Thanks Vince...

Hi Does anyone have the following parts for sale : 2 off Stanley front indicator lenses for 73 Z1 4 off number 7 bolt 6x25 Kawasaki part number 110N0625 More bits will be required as I am getting back into my Z's after a period of absence due to illness. Any offers gratefully received . Thanks Vince

Hi Potts I have a few z1s/z900's and am based in Norwich so not far from you . I am no Z1 mechanical expert myself , although i do carry out some f my own basic servicing/some repairs . However, i do know a good mechanic based locally who may be able to help and is very familiar with Z's . I would a...

Hi Alan I had the same dilemma when my source of GTX dried up . I looked at various postings on the forum and did lots of research , settled in the end on Silkolene Super 4 20w-50 semi synthetic proper motorcycle oil. This stuff is available from opie oils online at about 30 quid for 4 litres . I ha...

Hi Bill

very interesting thread , thanks for all the information and detailed pictures. I look forward to seeing the finished article , which I am sure will be very impressive .

I now have some inspiration and a reminder that I have so much to do !

cheers

Vince

Hi Mark I am in Norwich too and would also happily participate in a local run .... we used to try to have a regular meet locally coordinated by the late Geoff Meager who tried very hard to get something going prior to cancer getting the better of him. There is a good pub in Heydon ( on Holt Road ) w...

Hi All Pleased to advise semi synthetic Silkolene super 4 works a treat ...No clutch slip so far , bike runs a treat and seems smoother .. tried it first in the Z1B with no issues and have now put it in my 72 with no problems in either . I have stocked up and will be using this in all the z's with r...

Hi and many thanks for all the input .... I have also read some more reviews from others and now feel I can make a better informed decision . I am going for the Silkolene Super 4 in 20w50 which I know I can also use on other bikes I have too , so may be worth buying a 20L tin . Thanks for the hint a...

Hi I have been using Castrol GTX 20/50 mineral but now find you can't get this ( other than synthetic or semi ) or Duckams 20-50 either which has also gone EOL . I know Synthetics give you clutch slip , so what does everyone use or recommend now. Please help as I have been everywhere for 20/50 GTX b...

Hi All

Anybody else got one going as I need the splitter too . Have the disc and calliper just need the splitter to complete the job as think you can bore out master cyl.

Any offers apreciated

Cheers

Vince

Hi

Seastar at Newton Flotman have a dyno , this is the kawasaki dealer on the a140 just south of Norwich , so can't be that far from you.

I have some bits and MOT's done on my z's there and they are always very helpful with a good knowledge of our old bikes.

Good luck

Cheers

Vince

Hi Geoff

Sorry mate I am away this weekend but will be at the next one in September.

Hope you get a few turn up and the weather is kind. Please let me know if you fancy a ride out to Mildenhall or somewhere between the two meetings.

All the best

Vince

In the words of the late , Great , Michael Jackson......i'll be there !

Cheers

Vince