GB's 'Period' modded Z1000A2 with 'Toast Racks'

#196 PostAuthor: **Ginger Bear** » Mon Mar 18, 2013 4:23 pm

Pretty much finished this.....

Managed to get it through it's MOT late in Feb & taxed it from the start of March. Although the weather has not encouraged riding in recent weeks, I managed to get the bike out for a short spin this afternoon.

I'm really pleased with how the bike pulls, considering the timing was only set statically, seems to carburate well too. Just some oil seeping from the top of the cam end bungs, which seems a little strange, but I'll re-check the shims in the not to distant future & deal with it then.

I'm still not completely sure about the exhaust. I'm considering fitting a chrome Vance & Hines...... We'll see how we go. :roll:

Here's a few pics, Centre stand is only meant to be temporary, but I can't get it off with the exhaust fitted. :oops:

Pigford · #197 PostAuthor: **Pigford** » Mon Mar 18, 2013 4:54 pm

BLING-TASTIK :twisted:

Lovin' it

Why is your front muddy arse about face

Mark Tiller · #198 PostAuthor: **Mark Tiller** » Mon Mar 18, 2013 5:10 pm

Luverly, you should do that for a living, i would commission you

Padders · #199 PostAuthor: **Padders** » Mon Mar 18, 2013 5:37 pm

Personally I think thats your best one yet Steve just invites you to get on and have a spin without any worries.

Reminds me of the bikes we had in our youth when we had no worries and finding enough money for fuel and beer was all that mattered.

Cheers

Mark Tiller · #200 PostAuthor: **Mark Tiller** » Mon Mar 18, 2013 5:40 pm

Padders wrote:Personally I think thats your best one yet Steve just invites you to get on and have a spin without any worries.

Reminds me of the bikes we had in our youth when we had no worries and finding enough money for fuel and beer was all that mattered.

Cheers

Totally agree, life was simple then

slappa13 · #201 PostAuthor: **slappa13** » Mon Mar 18, 2013 6:30 pm

Looks good steve, i dont like the center stand,

Al · #202 PostAuthor: Al » Mon Mar 18, 2013 6:31 pm

Thats a belter Steve, possible keeper?
You put me to shame, thats about youre third or fourth and i've not done one yet.

Whats next??

AL

KWACKERZ1 · #203 PostAuthor: **KWACKERZ1** » Mon Mar 18, 2013 7:09 pm

Top Job, Really Nice apart from the grips :roll:

I would,nt mind the exhaust on one of mine, its very period and a change from the usual Harris/kerkers.

Excellent job Steve well done!

stempy · #204 PostAuthor: **stempy** » Mon Mar 18, 2013 7:21 pm

Great Job GB

z1000puddin · #205 PostAuthor: **z1000puddin** » Mon Mar 18, 2013 7:24 pm

Very Very Nice Steve,
I like that a lot.

Only down side I can see is keepin them bloody wheels clean :shock:

Stu

#206 PostAuthor: **KeithZ1R** » Mon Mar 18, 2013 10:01 pm

good one Steve wish I had your perseverance :up

stephen parr · #207 PostAuthor: **stephen parr** » Mon Mar 18, 2013 10:05 pm

You've done a really nice job there Steve. :beer

Bill Newman · #208 PostAuthor: **Bill Newman** » Mon Mar 18, 2013 10:27 pm

Well done Steve

coldsummer · #209 PostAuthor: **coldsummer** » Mon Mar 18, 2013 11:17 pm

She looks great Steve, very pretty (in a good way)!

#210 PostAuthor: **Ginger Bear** » Tue Mar 19, 2013 7:18 am

Thanks for all your kind words boys, the whole thing started as a bit of a 'tongue in cheek' idea in the first place.

The grips will have to go, they're just too cheesy. They did come with the bike & I only put 'em back on to piss Piggy off. I have ordered some black foam grips to replace 'em. :roll:

The centre stand will also be put 'out to grass'.

Next project will be a Z900, Mono shocked with Radial USD forks, 17" wheels & lots of modern parts.

Just need to finish the current round of 'home improvements' before I can get stuck in.

GB's 'Period' modded Z1000A2 with 'Toast Racks'

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