Z1B rebuild.

[floydsz1]

Clutch cable adjuster was very tatty and dirty. I don't like the pattern ones so tried soaking it in coke overnight but not much difference so tried 24hrs in brown sauce (hp of course) and its turned out very acceptable.

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[floydsz1]

While the engines out I thought I'd clean the oil pump filter. Someone has been in before. It was fairly clean. Sump was a bit sludgy.

[floydsz1]

Had a visit from Steve smethurst this afternoon, this is what he brought me, very pleased with it.

[Ginger Bear]

That looks rather nice.

[Dunlop4]

Yes it does look nice, i have to agree.

[DaveZ1]

My god what a coincidence I've seen this engine in the flesh! I was at Steve Smethurst's place on Saturday dropping off a Z1A engine for cleaning and he showed me this gem he'd been working on.
He's now offering an engine cleaning service where if your happy your engine is in good order and doesn't need stripping but still needs the cleaning treatment, the process is he blanks off all openings and seals them then pressurises the engine internally to 10psi to ensure nothing gets in. Then vapour blasts in the normal way using a larger than normal glass bead media. Spectacular result I'm sure you agree but as in most things Mr Smethurst, very good quality but more than a tad expensive.
Great project btw looking really nice will be watching with interest.
One thing to note though the exposed cylinder studs will need some anti corrosion treatment because the cleaning process removes the dirt and grime very well but also the zinc plating. Maybe some rub and buff applied with a small brush between the fins would provide some protection.

[floydsz1]

Hi Dave, I've some new studs to go in so as long as the old ones come out , everything should be OK.
Two reasons I had for doing the engine in one piece was time involved stripping and rebuilding, and also if the engines in one piece and sealed then the media can't get into the oilways . My mate has a cabinet so can clean his own case's etc but he spent a full day almost with the case's in the bath washing and blowing them out time and time again..

[ChrisB]

I'm doing a similar thing to my '77 Z1000A1. It won't be a show pony but i would like to get the engine cleaned without splitting it. How much did it cost and how do i contact Mr Smethurst?
Also leaning towards Blue Z1B paint. Yours look beautiful. Would you recommend your sprayer? How much did that cost?
Thanks and sorry for hijacking your thread for my own selfish ends!

[floydsz1]

Hi chris
Just Google steve smethurst and his website will come up with prices etc.
I'll get you the address of the guy who painted mine later, but he's near Ormskirk near Liverpool. There's also hutchy in the club and he's one off the best.

[Garry.L]

Also leaning towards Blue Z1B paint. Yours look beautiful. Would you recommend your sprayer? How much did that cost?

Z Thou's in Z1B colours have been done-to-death. Modern paints and spraying techniques can produce some fantastic colours and finishes without going down the same old - same old route again.

And I can second Richie at FX in Ormskirk as he's done a few bikes for me and his work is TOP quality..

[floydsz1]

Thats who i used. I'll be ringing Ritchie very soon for another paint job. Mine was £500 but he also pressure test the tank to make sure there's no leaks.

[ChrisB]

Z1B candy blue was such a beautiful colour though! Not surprised to learn i'm not the first to consider what i'm proposing. Haven't decided 100% yet but wanted an original 900 scheme. It's between that and Green with the green/gold pinstripes.
My next project will be a more modern take going down the usual route of updated suspension/brakes etc. That one will get a 'new' paintjob.

[floydsz1]

Put the engine back in last Monday. Can't find the rear left side engine mounting bolt spacer so I might be on the scroung for one.



Got a 530 chain conversion but not sure what the spacers are for .
I presume it's nut ,sprocket, then small spacer. Big one moves the sprocket too far out on the shaft.



This nice box turned up today aswell. Had to carry it from next door but one. Almost gave myself a bloody hernia.

[Z1parR]

Looks stonking Pete
I recognise that large box too

[Pigford]

Looks stonking Pete
I recognise that large box too

Bet that cost a Four-Tune