My 73 Z1 all done

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Re: My 73 Z1 all done

02 Oct 2021 07:26
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Wow!  What a difference you've made!  That old stator cover looks terrible!

No need to remove anything to change the swingarm bolt.  When you pull it out simply put a similar bolt, like a front axle bolt or even a cheater bar in place to hold it while you withdraw the bolt.  

Those bars appear to have a higher rise than stock bars.  Is it just the way the photos were taken?  I agree on the ty-wraps.  Partzilla sells OEM wraps identical to the originals.  Kawasaki used short ones on the bars.
 
Just measured the bars... they're 4" rise.  If my memory serves me correctly, the European Z1 and KZ900s came with 2" bars and the US had 4".  Anyone know for sure about that?
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Re: My 73 Z1 all done

02 Oct 2021 07:44
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Wow!  What a difference you've made!  That old stator cover looks terrible!

No need to remove anything to change the swingarm bolt.  When you pull it out simply put a similar bolt, like a front axle bolt or even a cheater bar in place to hold it while you withdraw the bolt.  

Those bars appear to have a higher rise than stock bars.  Is it just the way the photos were taken?  I agree on the ty-wraps.  Partzilla sells OEM wraps identical to the originals.  Kawasaki used short ones on the bars.

 
Just measured the bars... they're 4" rise.  If my memory serves me correctly, the European Z1 and KZ900s came with 2" bars and the US had 4".  Anyone know for sure about that?
John Brooke's book indicates there was a low bar (PN 46006-013) available in the Euro market as an option for the '75 Z1-B model year.  No indication there was availability any earlier.

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Re: My 73 Z1 all done

02 Oct 2021 07:54
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Looks fantastic. You should be very proud of the work you've done.
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02 Oct 2021 10:40
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Very nice, gives me hope for my project. I've got a long way to go.
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Re: My 73 Z1 all done

02 Oct 2021 12:17 - 02 Oct 2021 12:24
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MauiZ1 post=856079   "Very nice, gives me hope for my project. I've got a long way to go."

Not many things as fulfilling to me as taking a big pile of rusty junk and making a beautiful classic out of it.  A big set of hooters maybe... definitely.
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Re: My 73 Z1 all done

02 Oct 2021 12:29
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It looks really nice! 

I saw a couple of things you may want to do.  First, the swingarm bolt goes from right to left.  The nut should be on the left side.  Second, there should be two cable ties on each side of the bars.  
 
  Just switched the swing arm axle around.  It did shift because I couldn't find anything close to the diameter of the axle to hold it in place but it was easy enough to move the arm around to line it back up again. 
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Re: My 73 Z1 all done

28 Nov 2021 15:15
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Still running well?
im making progress on my 73. Still a long way to go.

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Re: My 73 Z1 all done

28 Nov 2021 18:20
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Nice job! 

If you're going restoration, I made a diagram of where all those wire and cable straps go.  I think theres only 2 or 3 sizes.
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Re: My 73 Z1 all done

29 Nov 2021 07:10
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I'd love to see your information, thank you

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Re: My 73 Z1 all done

29 Nov 2021 10:18
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I know the harness tie location and size are indicated in John Brookes book. 
 
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Re: My 73 Z1 all done

29 Nov 2021 10:25
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Stunning bike, be proud.
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Re: My 73 Z1 all done

03 Dec 2021 07:44 - 03 Dec 2021 07:46
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Gorgeous looking bike! Love it! 
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