It's one of those things that kind of run away with you. I was considering replacing the 4 into 1 exhausts with some proper Z1 exhausts, but then I thought that before spending a grand on exhausts I should give the engine a once over - it had become a bit tired over the years. Did a compression test and they were all over the place so off came the head and Barrels. Took them to Sutton Soda blasting for a clean up while waiting for parts. Pistons and Bores ok, so a de glaze and new rings in there, valves and springs were replaced, and all the chain rollers were replaced and the front slipper guide was broken so that too. The camchain was unworn so that was a relief. All together about £700 went on the engine. I put a manual cam chain tensioner on too so I know it's set properly.
While I was working on the engine, I took the paintwork to Hutchy for a "proper job" instead of the racing green that it was wearing. Building the engine up, I got one of those small petrol bottles that hang on the bars, great for first start up and setting the carbs so it was ready for when Hutchy had finished.
I have to say thanks to Jerry Humpage for sorting me out with shims [3 or 4 times], luckily he lives not far from work so that was handy.
Then I had opportunity to buy a set of new Doremi pipes from a friend, so cash was splashed once more.
Anyway, it's done now and rides really well although running in, it seems a lot smoother, and those pipes sound great.
