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#1 PostAuthor: chrisu » Sat Mar 01, 2008 1:45 pm

I know these are nowhere near the standard of some of the bikes shown on here (I don't have the patience or attention to detail !) but these 2 have kept me busy over the winter.

The Z900 hadn't run in 10 years but now runs ok (ish). Checked the carb balance today and they're WAY out - still a bit to do then. Also needs a new from brake light switch and a longer clutch cable (thanks Mark). Next is MOT and then off to the DVLA for a reg - its a 1977 A5 by the way. Yes I know the paintwork is not standard......

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The Z1R was silver blue when I got it but I like the black - paintwork by Hutchy. The recovered seat lets it down so thats got to go - more expense. Will be on one of these at the Ace hopefully - if not then it'll have to be the purple peril...................

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#2 PostAuthor: Pasc » Sat Mar 01, 2008 2:00 pm

Nowt wrong with those Chris. Been a busy winter.
Not sure about the pinstriping on the top of the 9 tank though. Other than that, well done.
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#3 PostAuthor: Hobbo » Sat Mar 01, 2008 2:30 pm

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Nice looking pr as the bishop said to the actress specialy the z1r was at hutchys sorting my paintwork out when he was spraying it very nice


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#4 PostAuthor: chrisu » Sat Mar 01, 2008 3:00 pm

Pasc wrote:Nowt wrong with those Chris. Been a busy winter.
Not sure about the pinstriping on the top of the 9 tank though. Other than that, well done.


I know - the paint is actually around 12 years old but 'serviceable' as they say. It needs a full respray really but getting it up and running was the priority.
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#5 PostAuthor: Padders » Sat Mar 01, 2008 3:00 pm

Both look good enough to me Chris a job well done.

Only comment is on the Z1R front mudguard, it seems very close to the tyre watch for expansion when you ride the bike could end up rubbing.

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#6 PostAuthor: Big John » Sat Mar 01, 2008 4:12 pm

Z1R looks good in black, the Z900 looks good with the Harris pipe they so suit the Zeds.
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#7 PostAuthor: KWACKERZ1 » Sat Mar 01, 2008 4:12 pm

Both cracking usable bikes!!!
Nice swing arm in the Z1R!!
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#8 PostAuthor: RALPHARAMA » Sat Mar 01, 2008 4:38 pm

They both look absolutely great. Congratulations. I think the Z1R looks a million times better than the standard blue!
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#9 PostAuthor: phil churchett » Sat Mar 01, 2008 4:53 pm

Yup, the Z1R looks superb.
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#10 PostAuthor: paul doran » Sat Mar 01, 2008 5:18 pm

I have to agree Black looks really well
what make is the swinging arm
it look's similar to a Dresda
way too many Zeds
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#11 PostAuthor: chrisu » Sat Mar 01, 2008 5:22 pm

I've been told its a moriwaki one but I'm no expert. It came on the bike...
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#12 PostAuthor: paul doran » Sat Mar 01, 2008 5:24 pm

Jerry would tell you that as He would know more about Moriwaki than most
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#13 PostAuthor: ROZZER » Sat Mar 01, 2008 8:09 pm

Love the 'R', front mudguard on the 9 is back to front tho' (did same on mine).
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#14 PostAuthor: Iain marshall » Sat Mar 01, 2008 11:13 pm

PADDERS wrote:Both look good enough to me Chris a job well done.

Only comment is on the Z1R front mudguard, it seems very close to the tyre watch for expansion when you ride the bike could end up rubbing.

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As Padders say theres not much clearance,is it an 18" front wheel??
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#15 PostAuthor: davejames » Sun Mar 02, 2008 12:47 am

Nice restos Chris, both looking good without going ott. I think if you spend too much restoring you don't get the same usage out of them. :D :D
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