Amazing Gauge Restoration by Z-Resto

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Amazing Gauge Restoration by Z-Resto

26 Jan 2019 14:09
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So I recently sent my Z1's gauges over to Z-Resto to be restored. I'm the second owner of the bike and while the gauges more or less worked, they were in pretty rough shape.

I mailed them to Bob in Georgia and this was his assessment:
gauge estimates as follows. You didn't inform us that someone had taken apart your Tach. Whoever it was butched up every single part of the Tach except the needle because the needle wasn't touched or removed. The connector ring was missing....the inner dome seal was in pieces...glass lens seal wrecked with glue...top bezel dented...faceplate was scratched beyond repair.....red stop lens fouled with glue....lower drive ruined by using wrong screws...lower base bent. We need to build you a new 75 z1b tach with an NOS faceplate, from scratch...

So yea, much larger job than anticipated.

Regardless, the end product was well worth the cost.

Before and after:

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Re: Amazing Gauge Restoration by Z-Resto

26 Jan 2019 14:26
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HOW MUCH?
Z1b1000 1975 Z1b
kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/598262-kz-...-will-it-live#672882
kzrider.com/forum/2-engine/597654-poser?start=240#704229

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Re: Amazing Gauge Restoration by Z-Resto

26 Jan 2019 14:35 - 26 Jan 2019 14:44
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Gauge restorations typically run about $95 each.

www.zresto.com

Given the fact that one of my gauges had to be COMPLETELY rebuilt, I paid a little over $300 total
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Re: Amazing Gauge Restoration by Z-Resto

26 Jan 2019 14:55 - 26 Jan 2019 14:55
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Bob has done 7 gauges for me....all perfect. I have two more sitting in my shop that I've been meaning to send him.
I have several restored bikes along with a 2006 Goldwing with a sidecar. My wife has a 2019 Suzuki DR 650 for on and off road.
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Re: Amazing Gauge Restoration by Z-Resto

26 Jan 2019 14:57
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Move0ver wrote: Gauge restorations typically run about $95 each.

www.zresto.com

Given the fact that one of my gauges had to be COMPLETELY rebuilt, I paid a little over $300 total

$300 total and still a bargain. They look like new old stock gauges! Very nice! Ed
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Re: Amazing Gauge Restoration by Z-Resto

26 Jan 2019 15:24
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GOOD DEAL B)
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Re: Amazing Gauge Restoration by Z-Resto

26 Jan 2019 17:45 - 26 Jan 2019 17:47
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The Z-Resto website makes the following service statement:

We specialize in the Kawasaki Z1, Z2, KZ 650, KZ 750, KZ 900, Z1R, H1, and H2 family of motorcycles only.

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That tells me Z-Resto will not work on the electronic meters, though some of the meter cases appear to be similarly constructed.

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Re: Amazing Gauge Restoration by Z-Resto

26 Jan 2019 19:45
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Something I recently learned...always store the gauge with the face upwards. Downwards will allow the oil inside to slowly leak out.
I have several restored bikes along with a 2006 Goldwing with a sidecar. My wife has a 2019 Suzuki DR 650 for on and off road.

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Re: Amazing Gauge Restoration by Z-Resto

27 Jan 2019 05:39
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Those gauges turned out great! Nice to know that this service exists. Thanks for sharing.

Mike
Presently - 1980 KZ1000B4 LTD w/mild ported head, Megacycle cams, 1015cc Wiseco, Falicon Supercrank, R&D undercut trans
In a former life - KZ-based dragbike - CrMo car tire chassis, 1395cc, Hahn Racecraft turbo system, VP C16, Orient Express 3-spd auto, 7.80's @ 165-170.

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Re: Amazing Gauge Restoration by Z-Resto

27 Jan 2019 10:46
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Here's what I did with the old tachometer face...

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Re: Amazing Gauge Restoration by Z-Resto

27 Jan 2019 14:54
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Many years ago. In the beginning of KZR. Bob H. was a frequent member.
But got involved with Business & Vendor fees for people doing Business on here?
I never used his Business. or services. But will and would if I needed restoration of gauges!
Livin in "CheektaVegas, NY
Went thru 25 of these in 40 yrs.
I SOLD OUT! THE KAW BARN IS EMPTY.
More room for The Old Girl, Harley 75 FLH Electra Glide,
Old faithful! Points ign. Bendix Orig. carb.
Starts everytime!

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Re: Amazing Gauge Restoration by Z-Resto

28 Jan 2019 05:46
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He did gauges for me - perfect!
I live near Portland, Oregon and my rider is a '76 KZ900 I bought new. I'm also in the process of restoring another one and a '73 Z1.

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