Page 1 of 3
Hello! Optimistic restorer.
Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2023 8:16 pm
by Johnno1970
Hi all, new to the group. Thanks for the add!
I'm in the process of buying a bare frame, minus swingarm with the aim of building it back up to something that can be used again. I don't know yet what year the frame is as I'm yet to see it in person. Maybe someone can advise me on the year from the few pics I have.
Thanks,
John.
Re: Hello! Optimistic restorer.
Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2023 9:21 pm
by wightegi
It could be anything from 1972 to 1982 if you put up the first 5 bits of the VIN number I may be able to get a nearer date.
Also, have a look at Boo`s guide here ttps://
www.c90club.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=1098
Re: Hello! Optimistic restorer.
Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2023 9:50 pm
by JOHNBOY
i would say its a c90zz what do you think eggi
Re: Hello! Optimistic restorer.
Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2023 10:39 pm
by wightegi
Caribean blue came out in 72 before the Z bikes .
Re: Hello! Optimistic restorer.
Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2023 10:03 pm
by Johnno1970
Thanks for the input. It'll be the weekend before I get my hands on it so I'll put up the VIN number then.
Re: Hello! Optimistic restorer.
Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2023 9:28 am
by wightegi
Johnno1970 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 13, 2023 10:03 pm
Thanks for the input. It'll be the weekend before I get my hands on it so I'll put up the VIN number then.
You can always PM me the number , click on my name and then the send private message bit
Re: Hello! Optimistic restorer.
Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2023 8:27 pm
by loadedtoad
Ignition switch under the air filter
Vin plate riveted to the frame under the tank/seat
Chromed covers over the shock mounts (makes it a C90)
C90 ZZ or possibly Z2 without a doubt so 1977 onwards
Re: Hello! Optimistic restorer.
Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2023 10:04 pm
by JOHNBOY
yes thats what i said
Re: Hello! Optimistic restorer.
Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2023 6:43 am
by nabs
Out of curiosity, does anyone know if silicon rectifiers (as seen above) were fitted to UK c90s before the z2/zz range?
Re: Hello! Optimistic restorer.
Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2023 9:59 pm
by Johnno1970
Does this appear to be the same model frame? It has forks, engine, swing arm and bits and pieces
Screenshot_20230215-204120_eBay.jpg
Screenshot_20230215-204426_eBay.jpg
, so might be worth my while putting in a bid for this too.