Must resist.....

Bet Sweller bids on it, though

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2429079976&category=424

That looks in remarkably good nick for a project MZ TS250 Supa Five
(which is what it is).

 

Too far away, but looks pretty clean (as in together). Seized engines
are an afternoons work and about £50 (inc mains) if the bore isn't too
badly molished.

If big end gone, that's another £50 ish.

 

advertised as a 150, mind. how'd you know it's a 250?

looks pretty complete, rather depends why it's seized - if it seized in use
at high revs from lack of oil, then it might be a bit dodgy.

 

This is a 125/150
http://www.sweller.co.uk/sob/images/ts150/cutsde.jpg
http://www.mztech.fsnet.co.uk/images/lh24.jpg

This is a 250
http://www.sweller.co.uk/sob/images/mz_ts.jpg
http://www.mztech.fsnet.co.uk/images/lh23.jpg

Note engine and sidepanels, later deluxe 125/150's also had twin clocks
like the (deluxe) 250.

MZ's seize because of ignition timing. Lack of oil causes bearing
failure, which will eventually cause seizure but the engine rattles to a
halt first, but will still turn over.

If the top end's melted/seized/pitted it *will* be over advanced ignition
or hot plug, if the bearings are fubar'd then it's lack of oil.

My money's on ignition or left standing. If the piston isn't melted it
will run again that day....

Top tip, time your MZ (6v) at 2 to 2.25mm BTDC, *NOT* 3mm.

 

It is a 250. The 125s and 150s were somewhat different to look at, plus they
weren't fitted with that 250 engine

Getting whole engines, indeed whole bikes to cannablise doesn't bump the
cost up too much.

You can rebuild MZs fairly cheaply, and if the bore is arsed, hog it out to
300cc. Or fit a Suzuki piston a'la MZ racers as they are available in
larger oversizes.

Now I want another MZ. Anyone want to swap a GSX400ez for an ETZ 250 or 300?

 

fairy nuff..

academic, anyway. It's up to 77 quid now.

 

For the love of tiny Tim, I've sold running fuckers for less...

"Hey, itsa a classic..."

 

Which reminds me.....

Just spotted an ETZ250 selling for £236 in a local-ish dealer.
Description is of a real minter - owned by a complete
nutt^h^h^henthusiast from new, full documentation of everything he's
ever done to it......

<must resist>

Thinking about it...... wonder if I could put in some track time on it?

 

Motorcycles Unlimited. Saw it on Biketrader.

Here you go:

http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/WWW/BIKES_popup.asp?miles=40&max_record
s=50&modelexact=1&make=&model=&cc=2&postcode=MK109DD&search.x=0&search.y
=0&start=1&distance=38&adcategory=BIKE&channel=BIKES&id=200333105761647

 

The Older Gentleman was seen penning the following ode to ... whatever:

There's also a bloke in Essex who's been advertising a Saxon Tour for
395 in several issues of Classic Bike now. It's still in the current
one...

 

<fx: legs it down to Smiths>

 

The Older Gentleman was seen penning the following ode to ... whatever:

<fx: Waits for 'sig change'>

 

boodly long links... here:


http://tinyurl.com/kxis

bet it's been sold by now, I'd almost be tempted to buy it for Mother.

 

glutton for punishment, innit...

 

Bwahaha!. C'mon, you -are- taking the piss aren't you?. There are bodges,
botches and kludges, but that one gets awarded the Hob-Nob of incredulity.

 

Honest truth, guv'nor. Still makes Oi larf to think about it.