Pigford wrote:Sudden stopping (as said) more likely electrical, fuel starvation will be slower & more ragged stall.

What He said.

Something electrical breaking down when warm. Cools down and contact remakes thus all Ok again.

Check Spark as soon it cuts out to prove.

Fantastic Bikes and still look modern even 40+ years after the event .....

Teal green was the best colour though.

To Quote David Byrne... "My God - What have I done?".

Bell qualifier DLX Blackout Helmet.

Matt Black.

New with tags, box and bag.

Pin lock.

Comes with dark tinted and original clear Bell visor.

Size L (59'60)

£75 posted or less if collected.

Gyesdad wrote:I know it's an ugly MoFo to a lot of people, but I like it: very MZ Trophy.
It takes all sorts...
Thanks in advance.

Gary.

Don't feel strange or unusual about buying an MZ.... I knew someone once who actually bought a CX500.

weaver wrote:don't know why these are so revered,awful styling

Less is More. 10 years ago I'd have agreed with you but after looking at countless Pattern part resto's of ex US Z1's the MKII now looks different unique and desirable.

One of the Few Big Zeds I've lusted after but never owned..... and at these prices I can't see that changing anytime soon.. :( I've bought two in the last 12 months quite cheaply and missed out on another a few weeks ago. They are out there, you just have to look very hard and strike fast. They are...

One of the Few Big Zeds I've lusted after but never owned..... and at these prices I can't see that changing anytime soon..

Original post Oct 7th?.

Wasn't the subsequent Ad discussed at length re - price & problems?.

Could be wrong but I thought all Z1 tanks were pretty much the same?. The change came with the 900A4 Tank.

A sign of the times?. Worthless £ now makes it economic to ship 'back' to the States.

Icky wrote:Hi Gonzo,

I'm going to keep it original (apart from maybe the colour) just got to decide on the colour, it was originally black being an American import but I'm not keen on
black.

Original Luminous Green, easily the best.

A lot depends on whether the bleed screws will come out without breaking the casting. If the answer is yes there’s no reason why the calipers shouldn’t overhaul fine. What he said..... All the internals are available, so if you can salvage the caliper and remove the Bleeders then original is always...

Before you start ripping the sump off check the left hand alternator case where the wiring enters, VERY common place for leaks which will run down onto the bottom of the engine. The usual problem with bikes that have been laid up is blocked pilot circuits/jets. You could try an 'Italian Tune Up' to ...

Not the best example but you can see on the pic below how much more 'padded' the seat cover looks and how much deeper the welds are than the very flat looking repo item....