Previous Restorations

1976 KAWASAKI Z900-A4

The restoration involved:

Full rebuild, synching and turning of carburators
Rebuild of front forks
Rebuild front brake calipers
Replace front brake master cylinder assembly with reproduction
Replacement of front and rear break pads
Replacement of fuel lines
Replacement of a number of rubber parts including gear change lever and kick start lever rubbers
Engine and break fluids changed
New side cover emblems
New seat
New battery
New spark plugs
New head stem bearings
New air filter
Polishing of the engine side covers
Purchase and installation of new complete replica exhaust system

The fully original restoration involved (but is not limited to):

Sandblasting of the frame and zinc coating
Painting of the frame, swingarm and all other frame components in two pack paint with a clear overcoat for maximum protection
Repair and painting of all fairing and bodywork in two pack paint with a clear overcoat for maximum protection
A new, painted fuel tank that includes new lockable fuel cap as per the original
Brand new full exhaust system including replica Conti Silencers. Original NOS Silentiums are also available
Application of new and original decals and stickers, which have been two pack clear over coated
All new fairing and bodywork brackets have been manufactured as original
Front forks and rear shocks are original and underwent a complete refurbuishment including hard chrome
Carburators being rebuilt and rejetted at the time the motor was rebuilt
Complete refurbishing of the front and rear brake master cylinder and calipers
Instrument panel refurbished and some new instrument lights provided
Polishing of engine cases
Refurbishing of the wiring loom
New fasteners and washers
New seat and bum pad cover with the original pattern
New chain
New front and rear Pirelli Sport Demons tyres
New battery
New spark plugs
New head stem bearings
New, clutch cable, throttle cables and tacho cable
All new rubbers including, footrest, handgrips, gear change lever, and rear brake pedal

Changed the oil and oil filter
Refurbished the front forks which included revalving with Gold Valve emulators and Wilber progressive springs. Fork oil weight was matched to modifications
Flushed all brake fluids
Cleaned brake lines, calipers and master cylinders
Changed the spark plugs
Changed the air filter to a K & N reusable filter
Tuned the motor and sync’d the six carburators
Lubricated and adjusted the chain
Washed, cleaned and polished the motorcycle
Replaced rear shocks with modified Icon units. These were matched to the front to provide balance.
Fitted modern day Pirelli Radial tyres
Fitted Ventura luggage rack and carry bag
Fitted Optimate battery maintenance plug to keep that battery spot on for trouble free easy starting

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