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Z1E 00038X Emerging from its Slumber
Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2009 2:01 pm
Author: 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..
Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2009 4:27 pm
Author: DogsbolloxofZ1B
Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2009 5:23 pm
Author: baz
very nice that pal, what paint have you used.
Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2009 5:34 pm
Author: kawman736582
very nice work and progress so far.looking good
Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2009 7:04 pm
Author: eastlondon
Always impressed by your handiwork.
Any "before" pics of the bike?
Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2009 8:16 pm
Author: applesz1
Wow! Awesome! Looking forward to seeing the finished product. Keep the pics coming.
Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2009 8:28 pm
Author: DogsbolloxofZ1B
baz wrote: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
Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2009 9:56 pm
Author: 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?
Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2009 10:12 am
Author: 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
Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2009 10:17 am
Author: 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.
Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2009 11:51 am
Author: baz
Big Fluff wrote: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
Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2009 5:55 pm
Author: baz
cheers for that will, just orderd two tins pal.
Posted: Sun Jan 03, 2010 9:45 pm
Author: 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.
Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2010 11:30 pm
Author: paul doran
as usual Mike You really excel in these resto's
Progress on Z1E00388
Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2010 11:11 am
Author: 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.
