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78 Z1R project....

Tue Jul 07, 2015 12:12 pm

This is my latest resto project, a 78 Z1R purchased a few weeks ago. :kuda:

I'll attempt to post pics as the build comes along.

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Re: 78 Z1R project....

Tue Jul 07, 2015 7:42 pm

You disappoint me Dave as I thought I was going to looking at pictures of the finished product, but now I guess i will have something to look forward to :kuda:

Re: 78 Z1R project....

Tue Jul 07, 2015 9:18 pm

I looked up "Project" in the dictionary. There was a picture of your bike. :)

Nice work mate. Looks like you've got a job ahead of you. I loved the Blue ones in the day 8)

Re: 78 Z1R project....

Tue Jul 07, 2015 9:32 pm

Its a brother for the Z1R11 Glen.... ;)

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Re: 78 Z1R project....

Thu Jul 09, 2015 5:38 pm

I wondered when you would get around to posting the Z1R project up here ;) .....

One of the few bikes I don't have in the 4th, which I would love to have. One day......

8)

Re: 78 Z1R project....

Mon Jul 13, 2015 8:19 pm

Can't wait to watch this one come back to life.

Re: 78 Z1R project....

Mon Jul 13, 2015 9:36 pm

It should be on 2 feet this week Davo. ;)
More pics soon.

Re: 78 Z1R project....

Mon Jul 13, 2015 9:44 pm

It looks like it's been a very long and bumpy road in its previous life. Beyond me how people can just let bikes and other things just rot away. Good onya kawadave. Start working you'r magic on it

Re: 78 Z1R project....

Wed Jul 15, 2015 9:03 am

Progress pics... ;)

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Re: 78 Z1R project....

Wed Jul 15, 2015 4:16 pm

Your skills continue to amaze me. Do you work or just spend a lot of time in the shed?

Re: 78 Z1R project....

Wed Jul 15, 2015 7:03 pm

Do a bit here and there in between jobs Davo..."self employed".
Usually try to get one task done before setting others.
Wheels,brakes etc.
Never work at night.
The next job will be stripping the carbs to get them ultrasonically cleaned.
Cant do to much now until parts arrive from OS....1074 wiseco kit and body panels on order.
So now its just a mater of cleaning bits up ready to refit.

This is the best way to get to know your bike. :kuda:

Re: 78 Z1R project....

Wed Jul 15, 2015 7:56 pm

FMD Dave I am self employed as well but don't get any of those in between moments :cry: but I guess that's why I don't get to much restoring done but as usual she's looking good ;)

Re: 78 Z1R project....

Wed Jul 15, 2015 8:44 pm

Motivation is the key word here Gazz. :lol:

Re: 78 Z1R project....

Wed Jul 15, 2015 8:53 pm

The bits so far look sensational mate. Nice work. I admire anyone with the skill,dedication and eye for detail to do this sort of stuff well. Can't wait to see it when it's done. When they released these they were my absolute favourite bike on earth. Love the colour.

Re: 78 Z1R project....

Tue Sep 08, 2015 9:43 pm

Here's a few more update pics for your perusal. :kuda:

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