Re: I.D. a Z1000 I just bought
Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2012 7:42 am
This will be a long winded project as it is in line with3 or4other bikes I am foolishly working on. (short attention span)
Hoping you guys can help me get more familiar with Zed restoration. Compatability and sourceing of new parts
for example. the bike has no inner rear guard but there is a z650 one on ebay.
Tail light lense is broken and have been offered an 2nd hand one in average condition for $35 delivered but perhaps new reproduction tail light lense can be sourced for a similar price??
I've been playing with Suzuki GSX1100's for the last 5 or 6 years and noticed how parts have been drying up and getting more expensive over the years but since I bought this Z1000 I've noticed a more reasonable supply of parts on ebay. Is this normal or is it just a fluke?
Anyway I don't really want to do a bare frame rebuild but I know this one needs it. Can't come to terms with that burgandy frame. Very 80's.
I'll probably try to get the engine running like it is and then strip it down.
Hoping you guys can help me get more familiar with Zed restoration. Compatability and sourceing of new parts
for example. the bike has no inner rear guard but there is a z650 one on ebay.
Tail light lense is broken and have been offered an 2nd hand one in average condition for $35 delivered but perhaps new reproduction tail light lense can be sourced for a similar price??
I've been playing with Suzuki GSX1100's for the last 5 or 6 years and noticed how parts have been drying up and getting more expensive over the years but since I bought this Z1000 I've noticed a more reasonable supply of parts on ebay. Is this normal or is it just a fluke?
Anyway I don't really want to do a bare frame rebuild but I know this one needs it. Can't come to terms with that burgandy frame. Very 80's.
I'll probably try to get the engine running like it is and then strip it down.