Z1000 MK11 RESTORATION

[StephenW]

Hi guys,
I obtained a Z1000 mk11 about 3 to 4 years ago. It came in boxs, and after going through the boxs, realised that a lot of parts were missing.
My first job was the engine, as this was supposed to of been rebuilt.
I decided to have the engine inspected, just to put my mind at rest.
The person I asked to carry out this job, was a good friend and a professional mechanic. What he found was alarming and expensive.
He found that the builder had used too much liquid gasket and filled all the fixing bolt holes with the solution. So when he screwed the bolts in, the liquid was compressed and blew the wall of the casings. The next discovery was that the engine had been seezed, the barrel liner, piston and crank were fucked. He then investigated the head and found that two of the valve to spark plugs were cracked.
This lead to an exstensive search for a replacement crank and head, which took at least a year. The engineering repairs to the engine, took 8 months and a large amount of money. I was lucky with the Head & crank, as Mr Paul Doran had these items spare. Thank you Paul.
On completion of the engine, I then focused on the frame and wheels.
The frame was supposed to have just been powder coated, but on inspection it had been coated over rust and was flaking. The wheels were the same. So off to the paint shop for stripping and two pac painting.
All the while this was happening, I was collecting the required parts on ebay Us and through John Browse. Every thing is now rebuilt or painted and just waiting to be put together.I will be starting this Saturday and will record by photo and post on site.
Till next time.

[Ginger Bear]

Sounds great now Stephen.

I'll be sure to pull up a chair over the weekend & check back in to see the progress. This is the best part of any project for me, putting all the freshly refinished parts back together.

[Pigford]

+ 1

[paul doran]

Steve when You get it finished can You rebuild Mt 1000H for Me please

cant wait to see the MK2 though

[StephenW]

Paul

Might do, but it will have to be after I finish the Z1A.

[jphaynes669]

Hi steve, having a tidy unrestored mk2 myself, I cant wait to see a freshly restored one.
I will be looking out for those pictures of the build.
Good luck with it and I hope it comes good.

[paul doran]

Jeff can You let Us see a picture of Your MK2
I too have an unrestored MK2

[jphaynes669]

Paul, think youve seen my mk2 before...when I joined the club (pum), I put some on the forum...send me a pm with some details and I can send you some more if you like.
Cheers.

[jphaynes669]

Any more pics steve?....

[StephenW]

Hi Gentleman,
Sorry for the delay in up dating with the rebuild.
Had trouble with up loading photo's, have asked Paul Dorren to help.
So should be up dated soon.
The bike is on its wheels, with engine in, clocks fitted, new wiring lume and indicators installed. Dyno S fitted.
Just finished refurbing the handle bar controls.
Carbs are just waiting for the choke control arm to come back from the platers. Just silly little things holding up finishing the bike.
Exhaust is stuck in customs, Bast--ds.

[big green bus]

How you doing Stevie

[paul doran]

here You go Steve

[StephenW]

Thanks Paul

[garyd]

Ooh...too many scooters in the background to be accidental...

I hope your getting counselling...

[paul doran]

dont worry gary they are not Steve,s