Zeded's quest for perfection

[ZedEd]

My 72 Z1 wasn't quite right so the journey to return it to the best I can has started










I have parts being powercoated and cleaned at the moment and will keep this updated as much as I can

[london calling]

From reading other restorations threads on here,paint seems to be prefered to powder coating for a more original factory finish.
There are several restoration threads on here if you want see what other folks have done to get as close to factory finish as possible,if that's what you're looking to do.

[Monk]

I'm not sure that front end in pic 1 will look right.

[Kev1R]

I think the Z1 bike & bits already look fantastic and I am especially jealous of the 'nice warm 'Operating Theatre' type working environment.

If I had a bike that clean I wouldn't dare take it out unless it rained!
Look forward to following this

[ollie]

welcome Ed and a nice looking z1 ,if your going the perfection route ,change the brake splitter and headlamp as they are from other models.
love the workshop

[tlc]

Nice Benley

[paul doran]

lovely Z1

[Nosher903]

welcome Ed and a nice looking z1 ,if your going the perfection route ,change the brake splitter and headlamp as they are from other models.
love the workshop

Isnt that splitter due to ZedEd's double disc front though?

[ollie]

yes it is ,but even that is i'm afraid the wrong one ,early ones were the same as the h2's set up for twin discs with a longer body .I think z power do a pattern one .
just anorak stuff haha

[ZedEd]

welcome Ed and a nice looking z1 ,if your going the perfection route ,change the brake splitter and headlamp as they are from other models.
love the workshop

the splitter is now removed anyway as I'm converting it back to single disc.

Not entirely sure what you mean about he headlight, what would the difference be. Its an early model, frame and engine number 2000

[ollie]

sorry ed my mistake mate ,looked at the 1st pic and it must be the angle,it looked very much like a thou headlight rim.
relax ...........have a horlicks

[ZedEd]

no problem, thats why I joined so I can make sure I get the whole bike as good as I can.

[ZedEd]

Nice Benley

cheers

it has a genuine 3600 miles on the clock, restored to concours, not seen the road ( or sunlight ) since rebuilt.



The "operating theatre " is our recent conservatory that was required to house the bike, and occasionally sit in

[Nosher903]

welcome Ed and a nice looking z1 ,if your going the perfection route ,change the brake splitter and headlamp as they are from other models.
love the workshop

the splitter is now removed anyway as I'm converting it back to single disc.

Not entirely sure what you mean about he headlight, what would the difference be. Its an early model, frame and engine number 2000

I know opinion is divided here. I've got doubles which in my opinion gives the right brake power to a fast heavy bike. There's quite a few guys I've chatted to at rallies who would love doubles and will bite your hand off for the bits. All I'd say is are you sure about changing?

[tlc]

One other thing to consider is the master cylinder bore size.

If you have a 5/8" cylinder with only one caliper then feel will not be quite so good !