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emzedder
Joined: 15 Dec 2006 Posts: 324 Location: E.Anglia
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Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 8:30 pm Post subject: MZ latest |
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Fitted a sidestand from an unknown Japanese bike, grafted on okay after a small amount of welding/grinding etc. Still a push starter at the moment and considering fitting a kickstart mech but the PVL ignition fires up within 2 paces so not a major problem. I'm looking for a narrow but long alloy fuel tank but difficult to come by these days. |
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emzedder
Joined: 15 Dec 2006 Posts: 324 Location: E.Anglia
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Posted: Thu Sep 02, 2010 7:33 pm Post subject: |
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Well, after some time I have managed to get around to installing a set of wider Morad 17" rims and sticky tyres. Pictures to follow, the bike is on the road and endured the August weather (rain,rain, more rain) and look forward to some decent autumn conditions.
Looking for a possible 4LS front brake but hard to come by and expensive new.
Generally performing well and needs a Mikuni or DellOrto to get more power. |
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Wb
Joined: 22 Jan 2007 Posts: 49
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Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2010 9:07 am Post subject: |
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Excellent Work! Sir, I salute you. MZ racing is fabulous to watch; long may it continue . If I didn't have so many other projects on the go... |
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emzedder
Joined: 15 Dec 2006 Posts: 324 Location: E.Anglia
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Posted: Tue Jan 25, 2011 7:32 pm Post subject: Update |
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Re the MZ ETZ special, it has been on the road again since September 2010 following a lay-off for around 12 months due to lack of riding time. It has enjoyed a canter a couple of times this january and looking forward to many more miles.
Front stopping power is due to be upgraded with a better caliper and Yam master cylinder. Other than that run as she is ... plotting a watercooled version for this year. Video on Youtube very soon ... |
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emzedder
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emzedder
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Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2011 9:13 am Post subject: Watercooling |
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So, the next possible mod could be liquid cooling, this presents something of a challenge. I favour thermosyphon system with a cylindrical water jacket that fits onto the barrell with top fin of barrel turned down to make a spigot. I would try this on a spare engine first in order to preserve my porting etc. Would probably trim top-bottom of barrel for Jap piston depth but leave it at that ... anyone done this king of mod. My later father's pal ran an AS1 Yam with watercooled conversion in 70's with aircooled heads and was competetive before TZ's came along. _________________ If it don't ring-a-ding-ding it ain't worth a thing |
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emzedder
Joined: 15 Dec 2006 Posts: 324 Location: E.Anglia
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Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2011 7:44 pm Post subject: Liquid cooling |
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Here is a good example of retrofitted liquid cooling - a BSA Bantam engine suitably modified ... along thes lines
Maybe over the wintwer months ... _________________ If it don't ring-a-ding-ding it ain't worth a thing
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emzedder
Joined: 15 Dec 2006 Posts: 324 Location: E.Anglia
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Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2011 6:44 pm Post subject: |
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I olan to be at the Cadwell trackday running the MZ, should be fun. Not sure about top-end, probably be struggling but will have to make uop on the bends (I have a split-sprocket setup so gearing chnages only take minutes! Will take the 1FN FZ as a backup, she has seen quite a bit of Cadwell over the years. _________________ If it don't ring-a-ding-ding it ain't worth a thing |
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Darin Show Star !
Joined: 23 Nov 2006 Posts: 444 Location: Isle of Wight
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Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2011 10:00 pm Post subject: |
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Fantastic - can't wait to see you on the tank at Cadwell
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I olan to be at the Cadwell trackday running the MZ, should be fun. Not sure about top-end, probably be struggling but will have to make uop on the bends (I have a split-sprocket setup so gearing chnages only take minutes! Will take the 1FN FZ as a backup, she has seen quite a bit of Cadwell over the years. |
I'm sure the FZ won't be needed! _________________ Bikes: www.diffrentstrokers.com
Trackdays: www.classicbiketrackdays.com
Cars: www.lancerregister.com |
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emzedder
Joined: 15 Dec 2006 Posts: 324 Location: E.Anglia
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Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2011 1:26 pm Post subject: Forthcoing Trackday |
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Well, I am quite looking forward to 29th and keeping fingers crossed that the old girl will hold together for all sessions!
Upgraded the front brake recently with Honda master cylinder, braided hose and EBC's and all good at the mo.
I suspect that some furious flat-on-tank action will be required to keep her rolling (i'm still at my winter weight - gulp!)... we'll have to see! _________________ If it don't ring-a-ding-ding it ain't worth a thing |
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emzedder
Joined: 15 Dec 2006 Posts: 324 Location: E.Anglia
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Posted: Sat Jul 30, 2011 8:11 pm Post subject: Practical Sportsbikes - TrackDay |
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Had a superb day with good track attitude from participants and really friendly pit. Congrats to the organisers.
The MZ [remarkably] survived being redlined all day except two occurences of the exhaust stub nut cooming loose - soon sorted with lock wire. Maz's LC performed well as did Gary's GSXR until a stone punchured the rad and caused him to step off in the last session - no injury fortunately.
Necessary mods - raise the exhaust (touched down heavily coming off mountain causing a big slide - not to be recommended) and new tyres as I exceeded the max heat cycles causing deterioration during the day.
All good stuff. _________________ If it don't ring-a-ding-ding it ain't worth a thing |
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StrokerBoy Show Star !
Joined: 15 Nov 2006 Posts: 1293 Location: Oop North, UK
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Posted: Sun Jul 31, 2011 9:00 am Post subject: |
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It was going very nicely I thought, great to see - and hear - it out there ! |
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Darin Show Star !
Joined: 23 Nov 2006 Posts: 444 Location: Isle of Wight
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emzedder
Joined: 15 Dec 2006 Posts: 324 Location: E.Anglia
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Posted: Sat Aug 13, 2011 8:34 am Post subject: Track Day |
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This pic was posted on the oldskool GSXR site!
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and this one ...
how about this ... both to be ridden again at trackdays in 2012 in addition to stroker, one by me (the Jap spec one) and my son (the 1FN UK spec) kinda fits in with the new CRMC series! Will move to the four-stroke section later. Owned the iFN for 12 years and iMG bit shorter ....
_________________ If it don't ring-a-ding-ding it ain't worth a thing |
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