Z1E 00038X Emerging from its Slumber

[DogsbolloxofZ1B]

It's taken a while but this old '72 Z1 is beginning to emerge from its slumber. This bike was manufactured in '72 & more than likely on day 2 of the production run.
I'll share a few random images as I begin assembly.

Cylinder head: Missing fins replaced, combustion chambers repaired, new guides, seats, valves etc

CLICK on the cyl head image for slideshow



Barrels: New STD liners, mating face ground etc..

[DogsbolloxofZ1B]

[baz]

very nice that pal, what paint have you used.

[kawman736582]

very nice work and progress so far.looking good

[eastlondon]

Always impressed by your handiwork.

Any "before" pics of the bike?

[applesz1]

Wow! Awesome! Looking forward to seeing the finished product. Keep the pics coming.

[DogsbolloxofZ1B]

very nice that pal, what paint have you used.

Baz,
I'll try to find out, its similar to the stuff Dog Cox uses.

Mike

[Keefleaf]

Strangely enough it looks the Bolloxs
Just wondered if you used Etch primer? I`ve cleaned/Vapour blasted a set of cases,then sprayed with Thinners.then used PJ1 Satin black.Engine not in frame yet so wondered how it will stand up to stone chips/U.K.weather? To Etch or not to Etch?
should this be another thread?

[Big Fluff]

This is the paint to use in my opinion - Sperex Tough Black Satin.
A 'Super Tough Polyurethane Paint' they call it... and it's the dogsbollocks indeed.



I have painted may engines and cycle parts with this stuff. It adheres to aluminium alloy based materials in the most unbelievable way.
I also always use this on fork legs and reservoirs in particular, because of its anti-stone chip properties, it's super tough indeed. After 28,000 miles I only have about 8 stone chips on the fork legs of my Suzuki VS800, which is rode in all weathers.!
I really can not reccomend it highly enough.! Even Paul Scanlon commented on how good the finish of the engine was on my Silver Saxon.... and he's a fussy bugger

As for application, I always warm the component to be painted, then clean it with Prosolve (brake spray). Warm the paint, then as soon as coat has been applied, immediately 'satinize' it with a hair dryer, and stick the parts in the house.

Will

[hillbilly]

looking nice already,keep it going. im glad its not just me that masks off the engine like that.have you got the front discs yet.as i have a pair that are stamped 7s.i believe that makes them 72 model.

[baz]

This is the paint to use in my opinion - Sperex Tough Black Satin.
A 'Super Tough Polyurethane Paint' they call it... and it's the dogsbollocks indeed.



I have painted may engines and cycle parts with this stuff. It adheres to aluminium alloy based materials in the most unbelievable way.
I also always use this on fork legs and reservoirs in particular, because of its anti-stone chip properties, it's super tough indeed. After 28,000 miles I only have about 8 stone chips on the fork legs of my Suzuki VS800, which is rode in all weathers.!
I really can not reccomend it highly enough.! Even Paul Scanlon commented on how good the finish of the engine was on my Silver Saxon.... and he's a fussy bugger

As for application, I always warm the component to be painted, then clean it with Prosolve (brake spray). Warm the paint, then as soon as coat has been applied, immediately 'satinize' it with a hair dryer, and stick the parts in the house.
were do they sell it will ?
Will

[baz]

cheers for that will, just orderd two tins pal.

[DogsbolloxofZ1B]

There will be a slight delay in updates.. Cranks needs to be overhauled, I'll send it to Mr Applebee tomorrow and hope to resume work next week.

[paul doran]

as usual Mike You really excel in these resto's

[DogsbolloxofZ1B]

Crank delivered by Mr Applebee




Offered into upper case, new rods on 1 & 4



Camchain fitted and central bearing cap on



Rest of the internals going in



More to follow Monday.