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Andy C new Z1000A1 project

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#31 PostAuthor: andy c » Tue Feb 09, 2016 1:32 pm

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new oil filler cap breather made, 2 piece so i can top up oil without getting the tools out, done in an8 fitting, will run the hose to a small filter/breather
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#32 PostAuthor: andy c » Tue Feb 09, 2016 1:54 pm

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fit well, plenty of room for breather at other end
but need a an8 bulkhead fitting to 18mm stem connector, torques dont do one, so back to lathe/milling m/c.
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#33 PostAuthor: andy c » Tue Feb 09, 2016 1:59 pm

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an8 fitting half made
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#34 PostAuthor: andy c » Wed Feb 10, 2016 4:46 pm

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done,now mounting bracket to make
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#35 PostAuthor: andy c » Wed Feb 10, 2016 4:53 pm

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Bracket made,an8 fitting on, breather filter on.
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#36 PostAuthor: ollie » Thu Feb 11, 2016 12:03 pm

nice one lad ,great skills :up
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#37 PostAuthor: andy c » Sat Apr 30, 2016 3:15 pm

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waited till it a gap in the weather to wheel out for first photos
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#38 PostAuthor: andy c » Sat Apr 30, 2016 3:23 pm

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Thanks to Hutch for paintwork.
Note the volt gauge on handlebar clamp is only temp, till im happy with charging system
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#39 PostAuthor: andy c » Sat Apr 30, 2016 3:31 pm

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MOT next week, then on the road.
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#40 PostAuthor: johny brando » Sat Apr 30, 2016 9:33 pm

andy c wrote:Image

MOT next week, then on the road.


What a transformation !!! You've turned that into a really nicely bike now .
Obviously a lot of money , time , thought & effort has paid off . Great to see your gunna use it on a regular basis too . Take care, Johny B.
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#41 PostAuthor: ollie » Sun May 01, 2016 6:42 am

looking great Andy :up
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#42 PostAuthor: mick znone » Sun May 01, 2016 6:52 am

:up :up :up :up :drool :drool :mor really nice flow, great colour scheme.
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#43 PostAuthor: ADE » Sun May 01, 2016 7:56 am

Looking good i like the colour
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#44 PostAuthor: QITMAN » Sat Jul 02, 2016 1:46 pm

Hi Andy

Was it you I bought the excel wheels off?

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#45 PostAuthor: FERG65 » Thu Jul 21, 2016 3:47 pm

andy c wrote:Image

MOT next week, then on the road.


Just noticed this thread and ive got to say that bike is stunning. Looking at that photo makes you wonder if there has ever been a more aesthetically designed bike than the old Z,s! Beautiful :twisted:
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