Z650B 1976

[irhobotolo]

This is my early model Z650. I bought it four years ago as a project and its been in bits for most of the last 3 years. I have had a purge and its back together and on the road again....£1500 later.
I want it as near as possible to original spec and its not far away now.The reason for this post is that i need the bracket for the reflector on the back mudguard under the number plate. Have looked on Ebay for a while but no luck. Also i want rid of the horrible stainless brake hoses. I have a NOS hose for the top but need the 2 lower ones. Zpower want £90 which seems a lot and i am not sure if they would be original parts.The twin discs were fitted to the bike from new. Again everything on ebay except what I want. Are the brakes the same as Z1/A/B/Z900 ? so that i can widen my search.
The vinyl seat cover is over 30 years old and is still supple but has lost its "blackness". I have tried all manner of things from Halfords but wasted my money as its still the same. Is there anything other than "Hammerite" to get it black again !!! as a new cover is not an option.I know the seat looks okay in the picture but its not so good close up. Any ideas or info appreciated. Steve.

[tlc]

Brake pipes will be same as Z900 Z1000A1. Save a search for the reflector. Mine cost £12

Absolutely beautiful bike by the way.

Don`t let the bogmen tell you any different

[phil churchett]

Steve,
this seller has some Z650 stuff on, might be worth sending a message;

http://shop.ebay.co.uk/merchant/tania4198


Be careful what you use on the seat, don't make it too shiny/slippy.
Have you tried Armor All?

Lovely bike by the way!

[paulstrees]

Hi
Give Steve a call at Classic hoses 07853542739 , I paid £40 for both the top and bottom hose on a Z1 and they even have the replica part numbers on the rubber, he also does the replica steel pipes with the correct fittings.
Paul

[zedrider]

i might be able to help with the reflector braket i will have a look tomorrow

[zedrider]

ps the z650 for 1976/77 was the b1 and came with a single brake disk the outher side had a chrome cover over the bolt holes . i have the chrome cover . if its of intrest . they went double disk from the b2 modle and the brakes went from infront of the forks to behind shortly after that . from memory .

[zedrider]

i also still have the single spliter for the brakes pm me if intrested

[irhobotolo]

Thanks for the response and the compliments. Still plenty to do on the bike to get it how i want it but its getting there !
Paul : If I cant get some genuine hoses soon will give them a try.
Chris: Thanks for the info. I suspected that brakes were the same. Will try to get 900/1000 parts. I have the reflector but not the bracket for it.
Phil: Have dealt with Tania before via Ebay. Will check it out. Amour all is good but the vinyl has marks which it doesnt mask. Trying to get a NOS seat from USA at present.
Zedrider: If you have a bracket, send me a PM. The bike was fitted with twin discs from new which was a factory option costing £45. I have spoken to the first owner and he told me this and i am therefore happy to leave them on. I have never been sure if its B1 or B2. The bike has its factory paint which is B2 but the handbook under the seat says B1 ?

[zedrider]

mines b1 mate 1978 but far from standard . i`m off to look in the garage now for you

[tlc]

B1 means round M/cyl and calipers in front

B2 means triangular cylinder and calipers behind.

[irhobotolo]

B1 means round M/cyl and calipers in front

B2 means triangular cylinder and calipers behind.

Thats it then. Its a B1. It was registered 1st August 1977 so I guess its one of the last ? I dug out an old magazine with B2 roadtest and there dont seem to be much difference between the models.

[RB]

The reason for this post is that i need the bracket for the reflector on the back mudguard under the number plate. Have looked on Ebay for a while but no luck.

I am reasonably confident that I have about 50 of them Tenner inc post ?

Bug the hell out me by PM until I answer you (I'm just a tad busy right now) But I will go and look for the little beggars!

[zedrider]

yep found it :-)

[paul doran]

that's a cracker of a 650

[Big Fluff]

Yes, an absolutely stunning example, well done