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New garage mate for my Zed
Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2014 5:54 pm
Author: Tonto
I acquired this the other day: I know the Z13 can be visually challenging, I think the design brief back in 1978 must have been "what do you get if you cross a Rhino and a Wardrobe" - but I like her. She seems pretty genuine but for one or two oddities, and I've loads of history (last owner was a 70yr old guy who had her 18yrs). According to engine and frame nos. she is one of the first 400 made: no doubt before they ironed out all the gremlins.
Will be a few weeks tarting her up before letting her out in public.
Cheers Tim
Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2014 6:08 pm
Author: Padders
Lovin that Tim
Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2014 6:12 pm
Author: Balou
Looks nice tim
Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2014 6:51 pm
Author: Ginger Bear
That is a handsome beast indeed.
Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2014 7:00 pm
Author: Rhencullen
Looking good Tim - I see you've not managed to sell the Aprillia yet ......
Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2014 7:23 pm
Author: chrisu
Rhencullen wrote:Looking good Tim - I see you've not managed to sell the Aprillia yet ......
nor should he - great bike !
Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2014 8:49 pm
Author: nigel bessant
Whose mate is the two other bikes in the background?
Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2014 9:21 pm
Author: andyb1962
A beast yes beautiful perhaps behemoth definatley
Looks in good fettle but I prefer your kettle !
Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2014 10:15 pm
Author: z1bman
great choice tonto enjoy. they are a great touring bike if a little heavy on fuel? silky smooth engine lovely sound from the exhaust. you have probably done your own research but has it had the mod to the cam chain tensioner ie zzr 1100 tensioner fitted ?
Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2014 11:48 pm
Author: Tonto
Z1Bman - thanks, yes Ive got the required cam chain tensioner assy (12048-1113): soon to be fitted - the previous owner never fitted it as he was only doing about 50 - 100 miles a year.
Nigel: they are all mates of this handsome beast
still by far, my "prettiest" bike
I best not mention the other project bikes I bought recently
- I think I might get blacklisted.
Cheers Tim
Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2014 12:17 am
Author: freddyz1r
The 13 looks a cracking beast tim, hope you enjoy.
Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2014 9:26 am
Author: jimmock
Lovely Z13.
I love them.
A brute indeed.
We will be naming the club the Z10C/Z1ROC/Z130C VERY soon.
I think you will have inspired more to buy Z13's!!
Nearly finished tarting up my Z13
Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2014 4:04 pm
Author: Tonto
Well, its been a bit of a challenge with the old girl: starter clutch and carbs have been driving me mad for the past few weeks; but nearly finished now.
Probably get a set of Hagon classic shocks for the rear (originals look in good condition but are dreadful) and then hopefully get to use her (and of course my Z900) thru the summer.
Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2014 8:53 pm
Author: freddyz1r
Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2014 9:16 pm
Author: sanderz
That's a mighty fine collection you have there, stunning bikes - ive a big soft spot for the Z13 (never rode one but think they just look brutal, even today)
pics.please 