ENGINE CHANGE

[jimmock]

Guyz, need some advice.

I have an old '72 frame. I have all the running gear etc but no engine. I sold it a few years ago for BIG money as the number was Z1E 00163.

I have decided to do something with it.

I intend to put a H***** CX500 lump into it and thus make it shaft drive.

My question is have any of you guyz done this before, and if so, what should I watch out for???

Any advice or pointers would be greatly appreciated.


Thanks.


Jimmock.

[coldsummer]

I did the same thing myself a couple of years ago, except the other way round, I had an early 72 Z1 motor (possibly even a late 71) and put it in a cx chassis. It went in pretty easily so I don't think you'll have a problem Jimmock.

[PAULJAC47]

Great idea Jim,that potent mix of an early Zed frame and the legendary plastic maggot power will surely make one "unique" motorcycle,good luck with your project,look forward to seeing the pics in the projects section.

[jimmock]

Thanks for the inspiration guyz.

I'll get the pics as I go along.


Jimmock.

[GUYZED]

I'll get the pics as I go along.

Make sure you do Jimmock

[Garn 1]

Jimmock, I guess the frame is also a low number and would be worth a bit. I appreciate your enthusiasm to have something different, however, what about another Z motor .. Z900 a4.... Z1R.
Tell me you will not cut the frame up!
RegardZ ~ Garn

[jimmock]

Jimmock, I guess the frame is also a low number and would be worth a bit. I appreciate your enthusiasm to have something different, however, what about another Z motor .. Z900 a4.... Z1R.
Tell me you will not cut the frame up!
RegardZ ~ Garn

Yes. ZIF 00139. Sept 72. With title (log book in UK)

I will only cut what is required and NOTHING else.

I do fancy something "different", and I believe this will be "different".

I reckon it will draw a crowd where ever I take it!!!!



Jimmock.

[DDZ900]

jimmock no way you can put a coffee pot motor in 72 z1 frame, i would putting a jawa 350 twin motor in much much easyer then put 8" overs in it.

[jimmock]

jimmock no way you can put a coffee pot motor in 72 z1 frame, i would putting a jawa 350 twin motor in much much easyer then put 8" overs in it.

I think the 8" overs would ruin it???

I did consider at one point putting in a SR500 big single, but as it is dry sump I decided against it.


Jimmock.

[PAULJAC47]

heres a thought how about a suffolk super punch mower engine,would have loads more cred than any H**** motor!!!!

[Rich]

I suggest you go for a parallelogram swinging arm. use the CX driveshaft on one side, but for that extra bit of nostalgia I would think that a nice piece of Oak for the bottom spar on the other side. For suspension do away with the shocks entirely and use elastic bands between the pivots. Damping being provided by adjusting leather washers on the pivots.

[paul doran]

Jim ignore them You go and cut up that frame
but fit am MZ250 motor instead
aweome engines

[jimmock]

Jim ignore them You go and cut up that frame
but fit am MZ250 motor instead
aweome engines

Iain Marshall, has already offered me one.

Jimmock.

[PJ]

Jim ignore them You go and cut up that frame
but fit am MZ250 motor instead
aweome engines

Iain Marshall, has already offered me one.

Jimmock.

Jim I have a Cossack engine, that would suit that old frame you have!

[paul doran]

or better again a CZ engine
at least You would be still retaining some of the Z bit