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Mar 24, 2007 20:16:24 GMT
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My daily. I thought I should start a thread for her. I can't imagine it to be a very interesting thread as very little is done to this bike. I've done over 1,500 miles since getting her in January. Just a daily hack. I can anticipate some touching up will be necessary in the summer as the rust is just starting in places. That said, she starts every time, and everything works. Highly reliable bike. Certainly a lot different to modern alternatives. No modifications as far as I'm aware apart from the over-sized top box. When I first got the bike:  Today:       Notice the difference in the exhaust down pipe between then and now? :worried face:  This now reads 15,200... |
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Mar 24, 2007 22:05:19 GMT
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There seems to be some mistake - this appears to be a bike!  |
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1986 Citroen 2CV Dolly Other things. Check out my Blog for the latest! www.hubnut.org |
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Mar 24, 2007 22:07:58 GMT
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Nice one Norman,
Zoe just got her bike keys and the kit.
I will post pics tomorrow night when I am home at my own PC
The MZ's are tough 'uns.
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Mar 24, 2007 22:09:47 GMT
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There seems to be some mistake - this appears to be a bike! From little acorns grow big trees.... You are speaking of a young 'un who has a handful of cars too..... this is at least under his butt smoking away..... ;D |
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Mar 24, 2007 23:02:05 GMT
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.....and it is after all a Retro-Ride!  ;)You gonna slam it Rob? |
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Mar 25, 2007 11:41:41 GMT
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There seems to be some mistake - this appears to be a bike! Quite. But it is retro, and it is my daily. |
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Mar 25, 2007 16:48:35 GMT
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.....and it is after all a Retro-Ride! ;)You gonna slam it Rob? Don't forget to remove the bumpers as well Rob ;D Oh, it doesn't have bumpers.  |
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Current Fleet
2006 Skoda Roomster 1.4 16v (Daily)
1990 Autozam Revue 1.5 Auto Canvas Top (Project)
1993 VW Transporter LWB 2.4D (Camper Project)
1994 Skoda Favorit Foreman II Pick Up (Project)
1979 Skoda Estelle 120LS. (Project)
1982 Kip Kompakt 300 Caravan (Project)
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Hirst
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This avatar is inaccurate, I've never shaved that closely
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Mar 25, 2007 17:12:07 GMT
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Cool bike! I'm thinking of getting a bike license, I'd love something like that to zip around on.
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Mar 25, 2007 17:29:58 GMT
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DO IT... !!!!Cool bike! I'm thinking of getting a bike license, I'd love something like that to zip around on.
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Mr S
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10-4 Good buddy.
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Interesting choice! My dad used to have a CZ (far worse than the MZ) - blew plumes of 2-stroke smoke everywhere, bless it!
It's probably the ultimate form of cheap transport, nice one!
Cheers, M
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Suzuki GSXR1000 K2
BMW R1150GS
BMW K1200RS
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phatphord
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Scorpilow
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Mar 26, 2007 11:21:12 GMT
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this- is awesome, could've been taken anywhere in the last 20years. Good luck with it, and don't stress too muhc over the pipe, an afternoon of wire -brushing and VHT paint and you'll be fine. |
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1994 Ford Scorpio Lowrider
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Mar 26, 2007 17:44:43 GMT
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thats what i was hoping, though, whats VHT?
I was kinda going for that industry/eastern european effect with that pic...
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Mr K
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Mar 26, 2007 18:02:34 GMT
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thats awesome! top teenage transport! is this a new one? I'm sure it used to be red? is it a 50? thats what I was hoping, though, whats VHT? I was kinda going for that industry/eastern european effect with that pic... i have always assumed that VHT means very high tempurature as its exhaust paint. |
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Mar 26, 2007 18:13:34 GMT
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Its a retro ride, its counts dunnit? Good work great pics too. how fast will it go? cruising at 55 on my old Honda was great.  is a skoda on the road too? |
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 it doesn't matter if it's a Morris Marina or a Toyota Celica - it's what you do with it that counts |
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Mar 26, 2007 19:01:43 GMT
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Yeah, I used to have a Simson which can be seen here pre-mods:  That was a 50. I changed it for this in January. This being a 125cc. 11.5bhp no less! |
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Mar 26, 2007 19:04:01 GMT
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how fast will it go? is a skoda on the road too? flat out I saw 58mph coming back from the last RR meet. Its 21 years old, and is only 11.5bhp, so I was pleased with that. It'll do 50-55 willingly, but when cruising on A roads or whathave you I try to keep between 45-50 so not to be thrashing it. Its between 4.5k and 5k at that point...and given, it only really revs to 5.5k thats good enough. Yeah. Well, the Rapid is MOT'd, but not taxed yet. My sister is insured on it and my dad so it will be used by them in the imediate future. Also, I have my motorcyle test tomorrow... |
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Mar 26, 2007 20:19:03 GMT
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Good luck you'll be fine, common sense and stuff.   |
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it doesn't matter if it's a Morris Marina or a Toyota Celica - it's what you do with it that counts |
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Mar 27, 2007 17:53:59 GMT
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I cant wait to get my CZ125, 1978 in yellow, needs work though  |
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Current Fleet
2006 Skoda Roomster 1.4 16v (Daily)
1990 Autozam Revue 1.5 Auto Canvas Top (Project)
1993 VW Transporter LWB 2.4D (Camper Project)
1994 Skoda Favorit Foreman II Pick Up (Project)
1979 Skoda Estelle 120LS. (Project)
1982 Kip Kompakt 300 Caravan (Project)
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Mar 27, 2007 22:28:17 GMT
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I did pass..and quite honestly, it was one of the most horrible things ever! g'awd. in other news... my brother is doing his CBT currently and wants a 125 when he passes. so, we bought an MZ 125 the other day, but it needs more work than we thought, so thats now a spares bike. on Saturday we're picking up another 125 like this...but from 1978! We'll have a fleet of 3, I will try and get pics Also, took my girlfriend for a retro-bike spin today very cool |
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Mar 27, 2007 22:42:14 GMT
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Congrats bud, did mine in gale winds which wasn't ideal either. take care out there, now the world is nearly your oyster , theres always someone to get in ya way  |
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it doesn't matter if it's a Morris Marina or a Toyota Celica - it's what you do with it that counts |
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is a skoda on the road too?
