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z1 Satin Black Bits

#1 PostAuthor: slacker » Thu Jul 03, 2008 7:27 am

Hi
I'm getting some bit of my bike powered coated.

On a 1973 Z1, what bits are satin black?

The headlamp bowl, front wheel hub, top yoke? any others.

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#2 PostAuthor: Davy Doherty » Thu Jul 03, 2008 7:37 pm

Is the headlamp bowl not the same as the clock covers, gloss black?
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#3 PostAuthor: slacker » Thu Jul 03, 2008 8:57 pm

Davy,

The headlamp bowl was satin when removed.

I am not sure if that is correct
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#4 PostAuthor: Iain marshall » Thu Jul 03, 2008 10:26 pm

Davy are you sure about the head light shell?Had a look at that original Z1 that sold in the states last year and its has a satin finish.
Just found the link to the pics the owner posted for reference http://s83.photobucket.com/albums/j304/ ... saki%20Z1/
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#5 PostAuthor: Ed Z1-R » Thu Jul 03, 2008 11:15 pm

Check out Dave Marsdens' book. All the info is there :wink:
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#6 PostAuthor: steve f » Fri Jul 04, 2008 6:58 am

Davy Doherty wrote:Is the headlamp bowl not the same as the clock covers, gloss black?
IT SHOULD BE SATIN BLACK :lol: :lol: :lol: never seen a gloss headlight on any old zed/triple but hey ho you are suppose to be the early zed specialist on here :rir :yar :clap :clap
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#7 PostAuthor: Davy Doherty » Fri Jul 04, 2008 5:37 pm

The one on mine is a gloss original finish??Just like the clock covers.
Sure what would i know i'm only a brickie eh!!!

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#8 PostAuthor: ollie » Fri Jul 04, 2008 5:45 pm

davy they are gloss ,steve f ,hasnt a clue and is no help at all ,just trying it on as usual,just IGNORE mate
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#9 PostAuthor: z2.john » Fri Jul 04, 2008 6:01 pm

Had a NOS one a few years back and that was satin
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#10 PostAuthor: Davy Doherty » Fri Jul 04, 2008 10:23 pm

Iain i had a look at that and it looks gloss to me check it out..
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#11 PostAuthor: steve » Fri Jul 04, 2008 10:31 pm

Davy,
You are right about the glossier finish on the early headlamp shells....two of my early Z1s have them as well. I wouldn't say it was an out and out gloss finish...but a lot shinier than satin. The headlamp on my Z1B though does have a satin finish.

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