z1 73 exhaust identification
Posted: Mon May 04, 2015 8:36 pm
Could anyone tell me how to identify if the exhausts are original on my 73 Z1.
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Posted: Tue May 05, 2015 7:14 am
Peashooter type baffles and I think, no writing stamped on them. Someone else will be along to say I'm wrong no doubt.
Posted: Tue May 05, 2015 7:58 am
floydsz1 wrote:Peashooter type baffles and I think, no writing stamped on them. Someone else will be along to say I'm wrong no doubt.
The baffles are dependant on the "home" market.
Posted: Tue May 05, 2015 12:08 pm
Didn't know that jimbo. Another thing I've learnt.
Posted: Tue May 05, 2015 4:46 pm
The peashooter was only for Europe and only from Z1A onward.
72/73 pipes had no 'band' covering the header to muffler weld seam. This band was added at Z1A onward them removed again later in production.
The first 1000 Z1 baffles were held in by a 3mm rivet. This was replaced by a 6mm bolt and nut. The baffles were removable by using a pair of pliers onto a round bar.
There were no stampings or markings on the 72/73 pipes.
72/73 pipes had no 'band' covering the header to muffler weld seam. This band was added at Z1A onward them removed again later in production.
The first 1000 Z1 baffles were held in by a 3mm rivet. This was replaced by a 6mm bolt and nut. The baffles were removable by using a pair of pliers onto a round bar.
There were no stampings or markings on the 72/73 pipes.
Posted: Tue May 05, 2015 7:57 pm
They'll be easy to identify, they will be the ones that have rotted 
Posted: Tue May 05, 2015 8:00 pm