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As always, everything is running behind schedule—way behind! Let's take our time and work through it steadily. First up: a fork that's unusually stiff. The f...

Let's install the Z1R fairing. ↑ This is the positioning jig. We'll use scrap stainless steel pipe for simple positioning. We're making it flexible enough to...

Thanks for your patience. Let's tackle the repairs and modifications one by one. We'll replace the stem with a machined one. Since we just replaced it the ot...

Let's move on to the remaining work. Today is the remaining Deco-mainte work including the rear. The chain slider is a really satisfying spot to work on—just...

This one has the same work scope. I don't forget the work itself, but I get stuck on which photos to use when updating the blog… Believe it or not… the list ...

I'll skip some of the carburettor maintenance details. Now that the fuel level adjustment is complete, I'll reassemble it. I'll replace the rubber parts whil...

If I update halfway through, I have to read back to see how far I've gotten. It's no good if I skip even once. This isn't a recent part. I'll re-oil the wire...

For now, I'd like to progress as far as I can. Since we're removing the wheels, let's clean the chain slider and the area under the case while we're at it. I...

It had been sitting for a little over two years. Motorcycles really do deteriorate quickly when they're not being ridden. First up: carburettor disassembly a...

If you leave it sitting, it gets bad fast. This one's pretty rough. All the jets are shot, and the needle valve is completely gone too. The needle won't come...