The Zephyr Zone

All, Thanks for the replies. Yes, I do know that I can swap to a taller final drive ratio with the chain, I've done that in the past, and it does sort of work - at the expense of a higher first gear obviously. I guess I just want a six speed gearbox! Manual cars used to come with 4 speeds, now they'...

I know that with the original Z650, the 6 speed gear clusters from a Z550 could be made to fit with a bit of machining work. Does anyone know if there's a similar modification (using bits from another 6 speed engine) available for the 750 Zephyr engine? The intention would be to reduce engine rpm's ...

I install magnetic drain plugs on pretty much any machinery I work on, if possible. If none are available, I'll bore a plain plug and press a nice neodymium magnet in.

Cheap insurance, they occasionally trap bits of ferrous metal floating around.

Ian

For softening the rubber, maybe watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EnGsllK ... =49ccScoot

Ian

Old thread resurrection I know, but the bike is indeed lovely.

Thanks for the info on the forks - I believe that ZX9R USD's will also fit.

Where did the fuel tank and saddle (or saddle cover) come from? They both suit the bike perfectly.

Thanks,

Ian

Looking more closely, I think you're right. The paint job has done a great job of disguising the curve on the bottom of the fuel tank, which is what fooled me.

Thanks,

Ian

Just out of interest, has anyone seen / made a hydraulic clutch conversion? I've seen them on bikes with a pushrd through the clutch shaft, not quite sure how this "cam on the side" system could easily be replaced.

Ian

That looks beautiful, and it's exactly the reason that I'm going to look at a 1991 750 Zephyr later this week... A couple of questions; Is that a 750 that you based it on? How well did the tank fit the frame? Did the side panels (which I guess are also from a Z1 / Z900) fit easily, or did you need t...