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The problem with the original silencers is they rot from the inside so once you see that they are generally shot. It is most likely that they will pretty much disintegrate when you chase for good metal to patch weld to.

There are some aftermarkets available but not many specifically for our twins. MAC in the USA make one but from my personal…[Read more]

Hi KK

I’ve started stripping the bike down and i’m reliant on good weather since i have to do most of it outside. When i get nearer the end i’ll see what i need and give you a shout.

Jon, yours looks pretty tame compared to what I found on stripping my B1. I am stripping it back to the cases and replacing every O ring and gasket. I have heard that oil can leak from the two small plugs, which have O rings on each end, and fit in those holes between the outside two cylinder head bolts. Cheers Bevan

Hi Jon

Here is a USA style mudguard suitable for painting. Sickly and very poor attempted paint job but good underneath. It is solid and possibly even good enough for cleaning and re chroming.

PM sent with details.

KK

Cheers KK,

I can probably sort it out. It looks a lot easier to do than the Z650. But then everything looks easier  to maintain on this bike… Could be bye bye z650 later

That is great news Jon. These engines are bullet proof when they have been looked after. Regular oil changes are a must.

The starter clutches are a bit of a weak point but are quite easily overhauled. Shout up if you need any help.

Cheers

KK

Now that I applaud Jon. My preference is original.

I have sent you a PM re the mudguards shown.

Cheers

KK

Hi

Thanks for the encouraging responses. I used the y piece to connect each carb to my one aux tank (not the main tank).

It fired up immediately (or after 5 seconds). It was running on choke without the airbox and a steady tickover…

Only thing i did find the the starter clutch is just whrring now so guess it’s either not engaging or stuck…[Read more]

Hello Jon and welcome to our humble site.

That’s a great history you have there and  I feel very positive you have a great bike there requiring minimal effort to make it roadworthy.

Apart from the exhaust and obviously the paint job she does look very much original. That includes the front mudguard as those dimples are where the top mounting…[Read more]

Welcome to our humble site joseywales, it’s good to have another B1 owner in town.

Is it an original UK bike or a US import?

Feel free to ask any questions and check out the shop for any parts you may need.

Please post us some pictures up

KK

Hi Jon, that certainly looks promising! Both mudguards look original, they’re as rare as hens’ teeth so worth hanging onto. There are light dimples on the front. I’ve got a 1978 B3 under restoration and close to finishing but the powder coaters and painters used aren’t anywhere near Portsmouth I’m afraid. Others who see this in the next few days…[Read more]

Hi Noel, welcome on board! How much is left still to do?

I was thinking of keeping my long version just incase i want to put it all back to how it came out of the shop (uk spec)