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    The later ZR7 also has a tensioner for the...

    The later ZR7 also has a tensioner for the primary chain, sadly you need the ZR-7 cases to fit it. Link to camcoat here https://camcoatperformancecoatings.co.uk/
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    I bought this old Kawasaki GPz750 engine for...

    I bought this old Kawasaki GPz750 engine for £300, to be used in a new project. It hadn't been used since 2000, but it turned over ok when the crank was turned manually. Found a couple of problems...
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    Last year I decided to do something with a pair...

    Last year I decided to do something with a pair of crankcases from an old Kawasaki Z1000, that arrived as part of a deal for a different bike sometime ago. The cases were tired and their black finish...
  4. I wouldn't sell it on Ebay or even here, prefer...

    I wouldn't sell it on Ebay or even here, prefer to use a dealer, will get less but there's also far less risk.
  5. Its 39mm not 36.

    Its 39mm not 36.
  6. Its a 2013 Explorer 1, I had sold a couple of...

    Its a 2013 Explorer 1, I had sold a couple of Rolex watches to the same dealer a few years ago and got a fair price, so was surprised by the low offer. The watch was damaged when only a few months...
  7. Thanks for the recommendation, will contact them...

    Thanks for the recommendation, will contact them on Monday. Its needs to be sold soon, dealer offered £3300, so with the new part fitted that should help it sell for a lot more I hope.

    The...
  8. Any idea how much Rolex would charge to fix this?

    This part of the clasp was pulled off when playing with a puppy, it was bent, tried to straighten it, but its not secure on the bracelet. Before I take it to the AD to have it replaced, any idea how...
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    The Guzzi build and my others are on YT......

    The Guzzi build and my others are on YT... https://www.youtube.com/@Merch131ho/videos
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    I've owned it for ten years, always been a side...

    I've owned it for ten years, always been a side project, always at the back of the queue, its been rebuilt twice now as I wasn't happy with the look the first time. This is the second of five project...
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    A long term project finished.. well almost

    I bought this Guzzi as a non runner, it started life as a California, the Guzzi version of a Harley tourer, its changed a bit since then. As standard it weighed 250kg, now its down to 193kg with all...
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    For old Zeds, this is the place I use ...

    For old Zeds, this is the place I use https://www.z-power.co.uk/
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    If your bored, all of my recent bike builds are...

    If your bored, all of my recent bike builds are on YT https://www.youtube.com/@Merch131ho/playlists
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    After 12 weeks the Z650 is almost finished,...

    After 12 weeks the Z650 is almost finished, haven't fitted the air filter in this pic, as I wanted to be able to spray fuel directly into the carbs when trying to start it for the first time..
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    I'm now 8 weeks or so into the Z650 project, I've...

    I'm now 8 weeks or so into the Z650 project, I've rebuilt the wheels with lightweight alloy rims, and resprayed the bodywork outside on my drive.. March isn;t the ideal time, but the weather wasn't...
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    This is in my living room.... ...

    This is in my living room....

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    Got the frame powder coated, then carefully...

    Got the frame powder coated, then carefully protected the new finish before the engine went back in. The engine was leaned on its side and the frame dropped over it, much easier than trying to lift...
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    I bought this for my birthday present last week,...

    I bought this for my birthday present last week, a US import, 1977 Z650B
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    By the end of the day... Got around six weeks to get it...
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    Oh I'm just an amateur, I'm better at the theory...

    Oh I'm just an amateur, I'm better at the theory than the practice, but I know people who know what they are doing.

    This week, surprised myself, by pushing a bike, sans engine, more than two...
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    The MK2 with the Maxton shocks still has about...

    The MK2 with the Maxton shocks still has about 10mm I could lower it by, and probably another 10,with the additional 85kg of the engine. Also there is the option of moving the spindle in the...
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    I've been plodding along with my projects, first...

    I've been plodding along with my projects, first the Z650 engine has been taken apart, to be rebuilt with new cam and primary chain, and anything else needed. Found old crash damage to the...
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    Its a common problem with older air cooled...

    Its a common problem with older air cooled engines, particularly buying parts from Ebay, a lot of heads and barrels have broken fins. I only started with a set of cases for this engine, so need to...
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    Repairing broken engine fins

    Took a cylinder head to a local machine shop for a little work.. recut the valve seats and a light skim. When I collected the head, it was wrapped up in bubble wrap, so I took it home and carefully...
  24. How about the 37mm Zenith Elite, also has a v...

    How about the 37mm Zenith Elite, also has a v thin movement/case.
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    Weighed the 1170 at last, with no petrol, but all...

    Weighed the 1170 at last, with no petrol, but all other fluids, its 211kgs / 466lbs . That's 34kgs or 75lbs lighter than the dry weight of a Z1000. Happy with that, and I reckon the MK2 will be even...
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