Bike of the Month.

That’s a beautiful Zephyr! 

I know I am late this month but been real busy and I had to do some digging to get the lowdown on this absolutely stunning monster from zed1015, this is one of my all time favourite bikes ever.Quick spec of motor - Dry blocked 1000A cases + gearbox. welded Z900 crank. 8-1 comp 1075 wiseco's. 1000 J head ,eight plugged/gasflowed/skimmed 1.3mm. std cams dialled in at 110 deg. blower geared for 8 to 10 psi boost for running in. plus all the usual APE/Liska/Falicon/Orient express/Camellia/PMC/Dyna and my own bits'n'bobs here and there.This show's bracing around swingarm pivot area and also rubber mounted catch tank i've just done.
Also the new swing arm spindle is of a larger dia than original so i rigged up a special cutter (that used the pivot as a guide) to machine out the frame pivot inserts, I then turned up some larger dia replacements and welded them in.

Thanks for that Guy.
I didn't know you were going to feature this so i'd better add a couple of pics and more info to show the recent updates since the main makeover i did earlier this year.
The Devil silencer and Suzuki GSX1400 rear shocks have just been replaced at the weekend with some proper Ohlins and a more suitable Yoshi can alongside a revised hanger to complete the look.


I'm constantly fine tuning the carburation when the weather permits and have now fitted a Powerjet to the dreadful S&S carb which adds a third circuit and fourth means of adjustment which has made a massive improvement to the fueling and rideability alongside a heavier Z1000 crank who's inertia balances out the low rpm drag from the blower and now allows a smooth idle speed. 


The J head has been replaced with an earlier 1000 head and the blower pullies swapped to increase the blower speed so i now get instant boost when the throttle is opened and there is also a home brewed inverted lock up clutch i cobbled together hiding inside the clutch hub.
 

Once the good weather passes i've also got a nice set of GPZ1100A Unitrack cams waiting ready to drop in over winter which should perk it up a little more next year.
These projects are never really finished 

 

Stellar execution of All Your Talents ZED!!  

WOW   !!!!!!!!!!!!!!  

Outstanding! Wow!

zed1015 wrote:

Thanks for that Guy.
I didn't know you were going to feature this so i'd better add a couple of pics and more info to show the recent updates since the main makeover i did earlier this year.

 

Been wanting to do this one for a while but struggled to find the time to got through the build thread.- I guessed you would be OK with it

BIG boosted bike!    Thumbs up!

What a fantastic bike, awesome job.
Rich.

Absolutely stunning build. Something i could only dream to do. Someone already said it,but WOW!!

Wow. Just an absolutely glorious machine.

So after missing October due to a lack of material here's a stunner from kawboy74 (David)

After completing the '74 restoration, I wanted to take on something other than a follow the parts book build. While not as proficient as some friends who do this, I was encouraged to try as I had a '78 LTD frame and most of a 900 motor. Purchased a '99 zx6r donor bike with a bad motor from which I obtained wheels, forks, swingarm and triples. In hindsight I should have opted for something newer as the tubes are 46mm necessitating moving the tank back a 1/4" and pushing the setback forward from 1"- 1 3/4" as tubes were hitting the gas tank. Good friend Rich modified the mono-shock swingarm to fit and with billet shock mounts the back end was configured. Attempts at making the stock triples look good didn't sit well so had friend Ted mill up some billet triples (manually on Bridgeport I might add)! While searching for bodywork, found good friend Jim had a '75 takeoff tank that had never seen gasoline, paint defects were obvious but kind of like that aged patina, so traded foe some needed parts. Additionally, this colour scheme was the exact same as my very first bike. Motor was assembled after head was refurbished, again by Ted, then paint applied to individual components. Many parts were sourced such as rotors, oil cooler, overflow can, stainless battery box and modifications done where required. The cooler brackets were made with aluminum angle and a hand belt sander as were other miscellaneous items. Shocks were laid down and a mirror-image caliper bracket was made by Rich as i like the rear caliper under-slung look. While intimidating in the beginning, I had my heart set on a Moto Gadget heart for the build as it allows so many options and coupled with the Acewell dash, reduces the need for refurbished stock gauges. No power is at any switch, the system works by completing the ground circuit, very reliable and with their wire kit, a good package. Neighbour Bruce was instrumental in configuring and installing the system with me and coupled with led lights is less draw on the electrical system. It seems paint is an expensive undertaking any more but was referred to Ben, a painter who undertook finishing the tail, side-covers and front fender. I wanted to leave the tank alone but eventually caved in to having tank clear-coated with other parts, I'm glad I did. The results are superb as the majority of defects were removed and now all parts will fade at the same rate.29mm smoothbore carbs are being corrected for jetting this winter as I now know where the issues were so next spring should be quite enjoyable.I very much like the fact the I have two great Z1 examples to ride however different from each other they may be, hope the purists aren't offended.While I am thrilled with the results, the 8 years spent to complete it, dealing with cancer, covid, work and all the things that life throws at you, the time was somewhat excessive. I'd like to thank all the friends and family who helped encouraged me along the way.