My Z is killing me! UPDATED pics 2-22-2008 ********* [Archive]

maggiesboy

09-18-2007, 09:11 AM

Allright, the journey started a year and a half ago. I am at my wits end now. I am ready to part it out on flea bay.

Went riding with my friends this weekend and it blew another base gasket :| The only thing left to do is regut the engine and have the cases machined.

I luv riding this thing, I am sick of working on it.

Any ideas on what I should ask for the parts?

oldskool83

09-18-2007, 09:23 AM

motor swap? i am sure you can swap somthing else in there thats newer and not as worn out?

ATC-Eric

09-18-2007, 09:25 AM

Ill probably take a thing or two off you if your serious.

I know what you mean though. My Z's on its 3 topend this year!!!! Mostly my fault, but I am also SO TIRED of pulling the head and wrenching on it.

I cant remember what yours looks like,post up a pic.

As far as prices, start out low on ebay, your parts will climb to what their worth.

BigGreenMachine

09-18-2007, 10:54 AM

Send your motor out to a shop to have it gone through and rebuilt. That way it is done right and you don't have to worry about it.

maggiesboy

09-18-2007, 11:15 AM

I've had the motor completely open and everything replaced.... the only thing I didn't have done was the case decked....

chris200x

09-18-2007, 11:31 AM

the only thing I didn't have done was the case decked....

I believe here lies the problem. you don't have two flat surfaces for the base gasket to seal.

If you part it I too am intrested in some parts. ;)

ceaserthethird

09-18-2007, 11:38 AM

If you do part this baby out i Call out that Silencer... ( Shoot me a price )

If not parting out , come out to Jones Creek in Camas , WA Some Bad trails out here make you pucker up !

Let me know Buddy

RID3R

09-18-2007, 12:29 PM

Drop a yz motor in there and see how it works for you

ATC-Eric

09-18-2007, 12:48 PM

I just sent you a pm about some parts, I would also be interested in the bottom end..........

pickleweasel_00

09-18-2007, 10:40 PM

I would say get the parts machined and by then all the bugs would probably be worked out of it and then all you have to worry about is riding it :D Mine was a pain too, but I was chasing around problems with the sleeve not being installed properly. Took me three tear-downs but I finally figured it out! But I'm glad I did because it is more fun riding it now knowing things are working like they should

clutchcargo

09-19-2007, 04:04 PM

I went through some tough times with my Z too, but now that I worked out the problem, it's been fun riding it. I say be patient and fix it. My friend with quads said to quit blowin money on an old bike and upgrade to a quad, but when we go riding, there's nothing else like it. You should get 2. One to ride while the other one is being worked on.

maggiesboy

09-20-2007, 11:16 PM

my buddy jacked my engine today to fix it for me..... he said I have too much time and money into it to let it go in pieces.....

chris200x

09-20-2007, 11:58 PM

my buddy jacked my engine today to fix it for me..... he said I have too much time and money into it to let it go in pieces.....

I'm glad to hear your gonna tough it out. :cool: Even if there's alot of folks that can use Z parts. I'm kinda in the same boat as you.. too much time and money to turn back now.

I hope all works out for ya! :beer

NINJA

09-21-2007, 01:54 AM

my buddy jacked my engine today to fix it for me..... he said I have too much time and money into it to let it go in pieces.....

Now THAT is a true friend right there.

ceaserthethird

09-21-2007, 03:19 AM

Keep us posted on the repairs ....

Once it's fix PM me so we can Hit Jones creek :naughty: :w00t:

Check out the Site - www.jonescreektrailriders.org

Tons of pictures

ATC-Eric

09-21-2007, 11:25 AM

Im glad to here your giving it another run. It was a pain in the neck getting mine to run right finally, but it was WELL worth it. Riding it now without any fears of breakdown is a great feeling.

Good luck! :beer

3Razors

09-21-2007, 02:11 PM

If you are sure that the case surfaces are completely flat, get a nice OEM or Vesrah base gasket and put a very light coat of Threebond 1211 on both sides.

maggiesboy

02-21-2008, 11:27 PM

Alright peeps...... it is FINALLY going back together. I has been a long haul for sure. Fresh engine, G-Force axle, new frame paint. I started the reassemble last night. Here is my progress so far :D

Bryan Raffa

02-21-2008, 11:31 PM

Right on! Now thats the way to do it! NICE:naughty: :drool:

DarkestGKnight

02-21-2008, 11:32 PM

wow lookin mad good, like the fresh frame paint, is it pc?

maggiesboy

02-21-2008, 11:38 PM

wow lookin mad good, like the fresh frame paint, is it pc?

my best friend ( and neighbor) works at a school bus motorpool, he painted it "school bus bumper black" :D

he also painted the swinger for me :D

maggiesboy

02-21-2008, 11:39 PM

Right on! Now thats the way to do it! NICE:naughty: :drool:

it is taking forever........ I think it will be sweet when it is done

DarkestGKnight

02-21-2008, 11:40 PM

came out really nice.

maggiesboy

02-21-2008, 11:43 PM

came out really nice.

hey, it has only been 5 months :(

ceaserthethird

02-22-2008, 02:39 AM

Awww it looks sick !

Keep us posted with lot's of pictures

GoodKarma

02-22-2008, 06:34 AM

Lookin' GREAT!:w00t:

evand

02-22-2008, 10:15 AM

looking good man, mine and yours look like twins, and were both just getting over motor problems too lol. got mine all back together and the crank bearings went lol, just bought a new motor from mosh. so maybe ill finally get to ride her lol:w00t:

badasskfx

02-22-2008, 09:22 PM

maggiesboy

02-22-2008, 09:59 PM

here is how far I got over cocktails today. I still need to go get some fastners and some race fuel, and my hubs from my buddy. The compression test blew a 215 :D

maggiesboy

02-22-2008, 10:02 PM

thats a nice looking z. just a base gasket is minor. so you pulled the moter for a base gasket and next thing you know your painting and swapping in new parts. got to love the z's though. good for you bud keep up the good work. it will be worth it!

I wish it went down like that. It started as a base gasket, found out the last machinist forked the bore up, so a new sleeve, porting.......yada yada yada

Mrs.Mosh

02-23-2008, 10:26 AM

It is looking great.Digging the shiny swinger and axle!
I like the blingy things.;)

maggiesboy

02-23-2008, 11:26 AM

It is looking great.Digging the shiny swinger and axle!
I like the blingy things.;)

It will almost be worthy of your website after I get some radiator shrouds on it :D

maggiesboy

02-23-2008, 10:25 PM

I got it fired off and rode it down the road today. Here is a picture of it.

Bryan Raffa

02-23-2008, 10:32 PM

oh.. ahh.. whooo...that black dimond plate makes it look like a huge motor from a distance.. very sharp.. dig the new wedges! if you really want too hook up flip them tires around.