New bike, most unrational trade ever. - Page 3

rudolf35 · 05-23-2011, 07:39 AM

Die mechanischen Probleme muessen natuerlich als erstes repariert werden. Wenn TUeV bei euch so streng ist als wie er in Deutschland war, dann muB der Ofen natuerlich total in SchuB sein. Auserdem, die Federung ist so ziemlich das Wichtigste nach dem Motor.

Du darfst nicht vergessen das dieser Ofen nicht mehr gebaut wird. Also auf gut Deutsch, der Wert geht rauf. Jetzt sind die Preise sehr tief aber in 10 zu 20 Jahren wird die MZ einen Haufen wert sein. Deine MZ errinert mich and manche Triumph Motorraeder aus den spaeten 50ziger Jahren. Die hatten auch so Verkleidungen und waren haeslich. Zur der Zeit konte man sie fuer fast Nichts kaufen. Heute, bringen sie ueber $20,000 rein.

Viel spaB mit deinem Fund!!

jitterymonkey · 05-23-2011, 08:51 AM

Great bike,please leave the Patina.
The headlight doesn't turn with the front wheel,right?
I'd like to see how that steering works & a picture of the speedometer gauge.

The ladies seem to love the ES as well.

OldPete · 05-23-2011, 08:56 AM

Sweet!
I'd just steel wool the chrome then clear-coat it.
Maybe hi-temp on the mufflers.

My first dirt bike was a 125cc DKW(deek).
Be aware that leading link front-ends favor high-sides.

outfit · 05-23-2011, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldPete

Sweet!

Be aware that leading link front-ends favor high-sides.

Also sidecar's............just a thought

TXspeedDemon · 05-23-2011, 10:38 AM

HAHA my fiance thought it was and i quote *ADORABLE its like a bulldog. its so cute and ugly i just want to give it a good home and a hug*

Crazy_Dave · 05-23-2011, 10:47 AM

Use some Autosol polish and 0000 grade steel wool on the exhaust and it’ll look fine.

anonny · 05-23-2011, 10:48 AM

I like how the front wheel/ fender combo looks like Pacman

Sniper X · 05-23-2011, 10:51 AM

Oh, MY! Now that is well......odd. I had a MZ 125SM and it was stellar looking, one of the most beautiful bikes ever. I do love the ODD looks of that one as well! Tell me, did the one you trade look like that too? I'd LOVE to have a running rider like that! Here's my MZ.

Just a tad different looking!

Sniper X · 05-23-2011, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rudolf35

Die mechanischen Probleme muessen natuerlich als erstes repariert werden. Wenn TUeV bei euch so streng ist als wie er in Deutschland war, dann muB der Ofen natuerlich total in SchuB sein. Auserdem, die Federung ist so ziemlich das Wichtigste nach dem Motor.

Du darfst nicht vergessen das dieser Ofen nicht mehr gebaut wird. Also auf gut Deutsch, der Wert geht rauf. Jetzt sind die Preise sehr tief aber in 10 zu 20 Jahren wird die MZ einen Haufen wert sein. Deine MZ errinert mich and manche Triumph Motorraeder aus den spaeten 50ziger Jahren. Die hatten auch so Verkleidungen und waren haeslich. Zur der Zeit konte man sie fuer fast Nichts kaufen. Heute, bringen sie ueber $20,000 rein.

Viel spaB mit deinem Fund!!

That's easy for you to say.......

altf4 · 05-23-2011, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldPete

Be aware that leading link front-ends favor high-sides.

naa, the old es/2's only go into a slight steady wobble if pushed hard...

as you're familiar with the es, you know the score... definitely have a look at the swing arm axles and make sure they're well oiled as long as you can still disassemble them. also the magnesium thingy holding the front together corrodes like mad from the inside. possibly you can swop the wrong (longer) shocks for the correct rear items... unfortunately it won't be easy to find a rear light with the fitting rubbermanifold.
i guess the people at mz-forum.com can offer help here. good luck and godspeed,

max +:)

btw:

anyone in britain has a superelastic-chassis stacked in a forgotten corner???

Uncle Pollo · 05-23-2011, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Garthe

VERY COOL. I think you can get laid with that bike. Just find a art major...

... or a blind girl.

DCrider · 05-23-2011, 01:37 PM

is that an Eveready flashlight with wheels?

actually looks like a cool project.

jub jub · 05-23-2011, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DCrider

is that an Eveready flashlight with wheels?

actually looks like a cool project.

I bet the women throw their panties at you when you ride down the street.

LasseNC · 05-23-2011, 01:43 PM

Wow! So many comments already, didn't see that coming :)

Here is a picture of the bike I traded with, engine wise, it was in better condition, but this model is way more fun I think.

A picture of the steering.

altf4,which magnesium thingie are we talking about?

This is the bike I traded with. It had a refurbished engine with an MZ-b system, so everything was grand in the engine department, and the rest of the bike was mechanically very sound as I've done a running resto, like when having the wheel off, switch bearings etc.

I've had very fond memories of the bike, also called Emma. We've been to the Alps twice, once with a sidecar, but it was time to move on.

I have loads of pictures from last years trip, which can be found here if you are interested:

https://picasaweb.google.com/lassenc...RgCMSbyLfazJlk

Pictures from the sidecar trip in '09.

https://picasaweb.google.com/lassenc...bt8seaj_uU2gE#

RedRocket · 05-23-2011, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crazy_Dave

Use some Autosol polish and 0000 grade steel wool on the exhaust and it’ll look fine.

what he said. after the steel wool, polish, and elbow grease you'll be surprised how much good chrome is still there.

05-23-2011, 07:39 AM	#31
rudolf35 Warped & Twisted Mind Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Arlington, TX Oddometer: 713	Mechanische Probleme Die mechanischen Probleme muessen natuerlich als erstes repariert werden. Wenn TUeV bei euch so streng ist als wie er in Deutschland war, dann muB der Ofen natuerlich total in SchuB sein. Auserdem, die Federung ist so ziemlich das Wichtigste nach dem Motor. Du darfst nicht vergessen das dieser Ofen nicht mehr gebaut wird. Also auf gut Deutsch, der Wert geht rauf. Jetzt sind die Preise sehr tief aber in 10 zu 20 Jahren wird die MZ einen Haufen wert sein. Deine MZ errinert mich and manche Triumph Motorraeder aus den spaeten 50ziger Jahren. Die hatten auch so Verkleidungen und waren haeslich. Zur der Zeit konte man sie fuer fast Nichts kaufen. Heute, bringen sie ueber $20,000 rein. Viel spaB mit deinem Fund!! __________________ 2012 H-D Nightrod, 2005 H-D FXDC-I, 1999 Jeep Sahara, 1998 H-D XL1200S, 1973 Honda CL350 K5, 1971 BMW R60/5

05-23-2011, 08:51 AM	#32
jitterymonkey Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2010 Location: Canton Ohio Oddometer: 389	Great bike,please leave the Patina. The headlight doesn't turn with the front wheel,right? I'd like to see how that steering works & a picture of the speedometer gauge. The ladies seem to love the ES as well. __________________ rtwdoug says....Just drop me in there with a Honda XL250 (something I wont cry over if I hafta leave it, plus, they are damn near bulletproof)

05-23-2011, 10:38 AM	#35
TXspeedDemon Adventurer Joined: Aug 2010 Oddometer: 53	HAHA my fiance thought it was and i quote ADORABLE its like a bulldog. its so cute and ugly i just want to give it a good home and a hug __________________ just some nerdy kid with a bunch of bikes

05-23-2011, 10:47 AM	#36
Crazy_Dave Back'in it in Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Upstate NY Oddometer: 569	Use some Autosol polish and 0000 grade steel wool on the exhaust and it’ll look fine. __________________ It’s easier to apologize then it is to ask permission. 01 R1-01 CBR929-08 WR250R-92 DR650 (24-7 365)-07 F650GS-05 200 EXC-03 450EXC

05-23-2011, 10:48 AM	#37
anonny What could go wrong? Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Beautiful Revelstoke BC Oddometer: 4,985	I like how the front wheel/ fender combo looks like Pacman __________________ Kawasaki H1 build thread 71- 450 Honda CL re & re Just another pathetic sheep following the herd

05-23-2011, 08:56 AM	#33
OldPete Be aware Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Los Alamitos, CA Oddometer: 2,472	Sweet! I'd just steel wool the chrome then clear-coat it. Maybe hi-temp on the mufflers. My first dirt bike was a 125cc DKW(deek). Be aware that leading link front-ends favor high-sides.

05-23-2011, 10:51 AM	#38
Sniper X De Oppresso Liber Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Central New Mexico, 7420ft above sea level Oddometer: 30,789	Oh, MY! Now that is well......odd. I had a MZ 125SM and it was stellar looking, one of the most beautiful bikes ever. I do love the ODD looks of that one as well! Tell me, did the one you trade look like that too? I'd LOVE to have a running rider like that! Here's my MZ. Just a tad different looking! __________________ "I claim to be frightened of horses but do so only to get out of attending parades. It's peculiar but ...it works. The Horses get it. Straight Out Da Trailah!

05-23-2011, 01:37 PM	#42
DCrider Live from THE Hill Joined: May 2008 Location: Washington, DC Oddometer: 3,055	is that an Eveready flashlight with wheels? actually looks like a cool project. __________________ ADV'ing from America's fine Crapital...

05-23-2011, 01:43 PM	#44
LasseNC ^OP XSessive! Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Denmark, Danimarka, Danmark, Dänemark Oddometer: 949	Wow! So many comments already, didn't see that coming :) Here is a picture of the bike I traded with, engine wise, it was in better condition, but this model is way more fun I think. A picture of the steering. altf4,which magnesium thingie are we talking about? This is the bike I traded with. It had a refurbished engine with an MZ-b system, so everything was grand in the engine department, and the rest of the bike was mechanically very sound as I've done a running resto, like when having the wheel off, switch bearings etc. I've had very fond memories of the bike, also called Emma. We've been to the Alps twice, once with a sidecar, but it was time to move on. I have loads of pictures from last years trip, which can be found here if you are interested: https://picasaweb.google.com/lassenc...RgCMSbyLfazJlk Pictures from the sidecar trip in '09. https://picasaweb.google.com/lassenc...bt8seaj_uU2gE#

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