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by David Richard
22 Apr 2023, 11:54
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: D1 Problems Running
Replies: 6
Views: 1428

Re: D1 Problems Running

hi yes nothing has changed with it apart from being sooty it will clear ,its rather like using a car for very short journeys over and over they dont like it ,
by David Richard
22 Apr 2023, 07:01
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: D1 Problems Running
Replies: 6
Views: 1428

Re: D1 Problems Running

hi i would thats a problem with the motor being started to much and not being run properly i bet the plugs are super sooted up i would maybee drain the fuel out of the tank and carbs for a winter lay up it will sit quite happy ,you need to give it a good run it will be fine
by David Richard
07 Apr 2023, 05:47
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Any idea what these are?
Replies: 12
Views: 9023

Re: Any idea what these are?

ok from 6 months ago type in motor tingle resurrection of zephyr 750 electrical faffery part 9 10 11 and this one has no carb heaters and read the comments on 11 from another owner who had the same issue i know there was a lot of issues with the bike but one to remember
by David Richard
07 Apr 2023, 05:11
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Any idea what these are?
Replies: 12
Views: 9023

Re: Any idea what these are?

hi this is a very old post from a couple of years ago by adam if you look at the first picture you will see the small things just sitting there ,they dont show on a parts list cradley or cmsl but i was looking on you tube at a fella in the uk who had no brake lights and the he said it was a relay fo...
by David Richard
30 Mar 2023, 18:26
Forum: The Zephyr Lounge
Topic: A 550 RESTOROATION
Replies: 5
Views: 1304

Re: A 550 RESTOROATION

YEP TO STEREODINARY THAT FELA IN JAPAN, ITS NOT HIS FIRST TIME HE IS PRETY CLEVER
by David Richard
29 Mar 2023, 18:28
Forum: The Zephyr Lounge
Topic: A 550 RESTOROATION
Replies: 5
Views: 1304

A 550 RESTOROATION

ON YOU TUBE UNDER A ZEPHYR 550 RESTORATION EARLY DAYS ONLY UP TO PART 3 SO FAR ,BUT A VERY CLEVER FELLA LAST NIGHT REFURBED THE REAR SHOCKS WHICH CAN BE DONE ,WORTH A WATCH
by David Richard
15 Mar 2023, 19:58
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 750 5 speed to 6 speed swap
Replies: 5
Views: 1766

Re: 750 5 speed to 6 speed swap

HI IAN I HAVE A 750 D1 YOU DONT SAY WHAT MODEL YOU HAVE BUT THERE IS A EASY WAYTO ACHEIVE WHAT YOU WANT THE FRONT SPROCKET IS 15 THEETH CHANGE IT TO 17 TEETH IT MAKES A HUGE DIFFERENCE 6 K IS 80 MPH AND ITS STILL VERY TORQUEE BUT WAY MORE RELAXED YOU MAY HAVE TO MAKE A SPACER TO GO ON THE SHAFT BECA...
by David Richard
31 Dec 2022, 21:53
Forum: The Zephyr Lounge
Topic: Happy New year all
Replies: 4
Views: 1462

Re: Happy New year all

hi same from me lets hope we all have something to look forward to ,
by David Richard
29 Oct 2022, 18:53
Forum: The Zephyr Lounge
Topic: Until Next Spring
Replies: 9
Views: 3609

Re: Until Next Spring

hi swampy its the best place for it bagged up or indoors mine are bagged and away ,lets hope there are a few post over the next 5 months to keep some interest in the sight going
by David Richard
30 Sep 2022, 20:41
Forum: Tyres, suspension, etc
Topic: hard ride problem solved
Replies: 8
Views: 3199

Re: hard ride problem solved

hi thanks for all of that info i have all mine away now for the winter but next year i will look into it ,i will do lots of reading and book a test ride on a modern bike to compare the ride thanks