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Almost there 9 years 1 week ago #6810

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Hey guys,

Thought I would post some pictures of the progress I am making in my restoration of my A4 Z1300.

When I bought the bike it was in a pretty sad state of affairs, having sat in a leaking shed for about 18 years.
On the plus side it only has about 18,000km on the clock ( I think they may have been hard kms though ). I believe that this is the correct mileage when I consider the condition of the plastic cam chain idler gear and other mechanical items.
I have pretty much stripped everything off the bike. Had the frame powder coated and all the other parts ( swingarm etc ) I have cleaned up and painted.
I have replaced every bearing , nut and bolt etc ( with stainless ).
The engine I decided to leave and see what happened once I started it up. i checked the valve clearance and have serviced all the oils and filters.
I have had the carbs aqua blasted and have come up a treat. Scotch provided me with a set of his awesome brass floats. If you haven't got a set of these then I reccommend you get them, they are sensational ( sorry if this is against the rules Bill). Apart from tinkering with the final setting of the carbs up the engine sounds fine.
Paint work has not long come back, even if it is in an earlier models scheme I am happy with it.
New shocks on the rear and front shocks serviced.
Waiting on a full set of discs and a few other minor incedentals and then she should be good to go..... B) :evil:
Restored an 1976 Suzuki GT550B
Restored an 1982 Kawasaki Z1300 A4.
Also rides a 2014 Triumph Rocket Roadster, 2300cc of pure fun.

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Almost there 9 years 1 week ago #6811

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You've sure come a long way since the start and done a very good job. Can't wait to see the finished article should be a stunner.
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Almost there 9 years 1 week ago #6812

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I find it remarkable that there seems to be so many KZ1300's sitting in storage somewhere for a lifetime and then being pulled out and restored, but Kudos to those who take on the challenge. Maybe it's the forums like this one inspire those who are gifted enough to do so.

Nice work there Mister. Looking forward to seeing the end result.
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Almost there 9 years 1 week ago #6813

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Hi Torque59,
That looks to have been quite a project! Congratulations the bike looks great!

Regarding the rules, I have no issue with you commenting that you like a product that another member offers for sale, especially something that keeps these old sixes on the road.

Bill
1947 Indian Chief, 1968 BSA Shooting Star, 1970 BSA 650 Lightning, 1974 Kawasaki W3, 1976 KZ900 A4, 1979 KZ750 B4, 1979 KZ750 B4 Trike, 1980 KZ550, 1981 KZ1300, 1982 KZ1100 Spectre, 1985 Kawasaki ZN1300, 1987 Yamaha Trail Way, 2000 Honda Valkyrie Tourer, 1981 GL 1100, 2009 Yamaha RoadLiner S

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Almost there 9 years 1 week ago #6814

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Nice Work: that is one impressive turn-around.
Look forward the finished project.
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Almost there 9 years 1 week ago #6819

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Good stuff i like the process and the end result looks great.

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