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Bozo wrote: But don't forget I have ZRX CV cabies and not the standard type

I think you mean ZRX CV carbies not "cabies." :whistle: :woohoo:

Bozo wrote: Thanks Mark, this forum is excellent with some really great people, I aso belong to another bike forum (guess)and they seem to be in a bitch mode where they correct spelling mistakes and if you ask a question in a wrong way watch-out.

Bozo wrote: Thanks Mark, this forum is excellent with some really great people, I aso belong to another bike forum (guess)and they seem to be in a bitch mode where they correct spelling mistakes and if you ask a question in a wrong way watch-out.
Anyway, in answer to your question, I think the cables I got were from a VTR250 honda (I'll check tonight), they fit straight in. I did have issues trying to stop them from binding when you turn the steering on full look either way hence a bit of slop on the take-up (but not annoying). But don't forget I have ZRX CV cabies and not the standard type

i have a spare set of zx9 controls that i would like to switch to. the 1 thing holding me up is that i think i need custom cables. some time i will just have to get off my ass and do it.
i often have thought it would be cool to get a left side control from a brit bike. they sometimes have an extra switch for flashing high beams or something. i have read that u can add a garage door opener through an extra switch like that.

Just saw this thread. Well done Bozo You're work is clean and proper. I like that a lot.

good-one well spotted, I'll stand in the naughty corner for 5 minutes............................................................................................ok dat enuf, now I spel like a polyceman

in my best robocop voice,

"kareful there bikie just get on the curb while i inspect this death trap" :silly: .

leon

Bozo wrote:

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Intro, I'm new to this forum, I owned my Z1R since I first bought it Dec 1977 in Melbourne Australia. So far it has covered just on 200,000 kms. Many bikes came and went but the old Z is still here and still puts a smile on my face everytime I ride it.
Currently - Engine -1080 MTC pistons, J model valves, mild speedway cams, ZRX1200 carbies (the best mod I had). Dyna coils and ignition, Dyna rev limiter (crank not welded therefore limited to 10,500rpm), heavier valve springs.
Frame- modified the usual places, front discs/ calipers are from 2006 R6/R1, hydraulics are GPZ (zx) 1100, clutch is also hydraulic with GPZ900R actuator.
Rear end has GPZ750 turbo swingarm modified to suit with a GPZ900R wheel/ brake (saved 25Kg in weight)
Exhaust - Marving racing, without duobt the best pipe I have ever tried and I tried many
The bottom end/ gears are still original, apart from the shaft seals.

The bike now handles brilliantly (for an old bike), brakes better, The engine goes like the clappers, it beats my other work horse a modified FJ1200 in both topend torque and power and still delivers better economy.
Thanks for listening, I hope I can contribute to your forum

Looks Like It Should Be BOTM ( Bike Of The Month), to me. Great attention to detail, well except for the failed weld. :whistle:

Thanks Motor Head, that'll teach me to Blab about my pathetic welding. Worse still I have to add a new bracket this weekend and after these comments my hands are shaking, so if you see spot welds on the tank and engine cover in the future, take some of the blame

Now that's funny, welds on the tank side cover. :laugh: Brings back memories of my apprentice days, always some old grouchy bastard looking over my shoulder just at the moment I made a boner mistake.

Les

Mark, I looked up my Z1R log book, it appears I didn't note down what bike the throttle cables came from, ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh back in the naughty corner for 5 minutes.................................ok thats enough, what was I doing?

Bozo wrote: Mark, I looked up my Z1R log book, it appears I didn't note down what bike the throttle cables came from, ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh back in the naughty corner for 5 minutes.................................ok thats enough, what was I doing?

:laugh: u can come out of the corner now.
no worries. as u said, i have dif carbies anyway.
thanks for the reply.

How did I miss this thread??? :blink:
Bozo, you've been at this a while. Nice mods. Very clean execution, if I don't say so myself.
Now about that dirt dauber weld job :silly: No worries, we've all done some bonehead moves. Comes with the territory :lol:

Thanks BlackZ1R, the weld is a lot better this time, I'll be trying it out tomorrow, on some tight and rough roads so the damper better work. Your bike looks great as well from what I can see. Have you got it posted elsewhere? for a better look