That's great, thanks for those.

harri183 wrote:Is thein the bike any good, if so look on my thread (what's wrong)

The pics are not in your thread.(been removed) I just need to see the order of all the components.
I am turning the axle round because like yours it was almost touching the exhaust.

Will someone post a pic of a Z1b rear axle insitu, showing the correct location of all the spacers, chain adjusters etc please.
Thanks Gary

Hello, looking for an original z1b fuel tap please.

kas750 wrote:I think I might of mentioned this a year or so ago but have you checked the valve clearances?

Ade,
valves etc are over my head.



Gary

I am sure there will be many that be willing to give you advice although probably not as many would do all the work for you. Unless, you line their pockets with wonga :D What have you tried/checked so far? I am more than ready to pay what ever is wanted to get it running properly. I have done ALL t...

I have had my Z1b for about 3 years now and its never run properly. It misses and is just not right. I want it sorting over the coming winter so that I can use it as it should be used next year. I am near Chesterfield/Mansfield and could van the bike to be looked at and sorted.Is there anyone in the...

Paul,I am surprised that you want another. Whats the story mate?

I have had mine 2 years, not ridden it, cant get it to run properly

Gary

Pinhead wrote:Has any tried the switches from Zpower
For the z900a4
For £60 they look a good deal but only if they work
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Pin

I have some spare, I had them for my Z1B til I could find some originals.
Yes they are very good.
£40 +post.
Where are you?

Did you have the throttle wide open for the comp test ?. If not try it again. You should be getting well over 100 psi and all cylinders about the same. Well the good news is, I tightened all the rubbers,warmed up the bike, then did another compression test with throttle fully open. I got 110 psi ac...

Compo1955 wrote:Did you have the throttle wide open for the comp test ?. If not try it again. You should be getting well over 100 psi and all cylinders about the same.

I didnt know that, I will give it another go tonight.Thanks

Gary

Gents,
thanks for you comments.What should the pressure be? Does 2,3,4 pots pressure appear ok then?

Gary

I have been out on the Z1B today in the hope that I have at last got it sorted, after spending a fortune last year with one problem after another. So today I was on the way into the Peak district when I started to lose power, I stopped then set off again and it was fine but I decided to head towards...

scott wrote:Possibly different to compensate for local laws ......just a guess, i'm sure the correct answer will appear shortly

Yes, I get the local laws bit regarding reflectors etc. Just cant get my head around the master cylinders

wilsonsjw11 wrote:US spec Z1B has all alloy M/cylinder.
UK spec has plastic insert type M/cylinder.
Regards
Steve

Steve,
thanks for this, so my all alloy [pattern] one will not be too far off then.As my bike is a US one.
Wonder why they were different ?

cheers Gary