How many in the UK?

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Re: How many in the UK?

Postby tyreslider » Mon Oct 22, 2012 10:01 am

ajwebonly wrote:Not figures to be trusted. Many bikes are registered simply as "MZ" with no type or model associated at all. ( Both of mine for instance )

So looking at those without models gives us ...

http://howmanyleft.co.uk/vehicle/mz_missing

1500 taxed and another 1900 on sorn. But how many of those are Skorpions and how many are 2 strokes or Baggies etc ... no idea.


Looked at my logbook and it says dacia as the make dont know what that is about i expected MZ.
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Re: How many in the UK?

Postby handsomejackuk » Sun Oct 28, 2012 12:40 pm

not many...
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Re: How many in the UK?

Postby pod35 » Sat Feb 16, 2013 2:50 pm

Dark green Tour in West Yorks. Haven't seen any others round here. Had the bike for a year, has 90,000 km but runs like a train. Does anyone else find the suspension a bit stiff? Might be because this is the most modern bike I've ever had and suspension has changed since I were a lad.
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Re: How many in the UK?

Postby Windmill » Sat Feb 16, 2013 3:42 pm

My 96 Black Sport in North Lincs too..........also registered as an MZ but no mention of Skorpion. Suspension is very firm on mine too, but not that that causes any problems. Mine does seem rather high though so must investigate normal rear height, it seems to have a non standard rear suspension unit. I find myself getting on with it leaning over on the sidestand only :roll: I'm far from short at 5'10" so wonder if it's higher than it should be. My FJ1200 is much lower???? Anyone else find that too :?
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Re: How many in the UK?

Postby DAVID THOMPSON » Sat Feb 16, 2013 5:21 pm

my 97 traveller seems a bit tall i am 5 ft 11 in 29 to 31 inch crotch height
depending on which shoes or boots i have on...

i find the rt 125 is a bit tall

my 2 major complaints about bikes is there to tall

and i never had one that had a stock battery big enough to get it started in winter

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Re: How many in the UK?

Postby Windmill » Sat Feb 16, 2013 5:31 pm

Yes Dave can relate to that :roll: My Cuz had a big Aprillia I couldn't even get on without a house brick under my foot :x I suppose we could let the tyres down though? :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Re: How many in the UK?

Postby tigcraft » Sun Feb 17, 2013 3:21 pm

Looks like a bit of spannering has taken place with you two as I'm only 5"6 and my sport fits like a glove with both feet down!!!
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Re: How many in the UK?

Postby Windmill » Sun Feb 17, 2013 4:30 pm

Think that's right, just need to find another to compare height with :roll: or length of standard rear suspension unit as mine is definitely non-original. :?
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Re: How many in the UK?

Postby Skorpion » Mon Feb 18, 2013 3:07 am

MZ made different length rear suspension link rods to alter the ride height for the Skorpion.

Standard 135mm (Hole Centre's).

Raised 127mm.

Height Reduced 142mm

Standard to me is just right 31'' inside leg, :D the raised quite high and the bike leans to much on the side stand. :shock:
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Re: How many in the UK?

Postby Skorpion » Mon Feb 18, 2013 3:31 am

pod35 wrote:Dark green Tour in West Yorks. Haven't seen any others round here. Had the bike for a year, has 90,000 km but runs like a train. Does anyone else find the suspension a bit stiff? Might be because this is the most modern bike I've ever had and suspension has changed since I were a lad.


If your bike was first owned by a Graham G, it is well known in the MZRC, If you would like to talk to other Skorpion owners we meet at The March, Bradford Road, Cleckheaton, on the second Sunday every month, you will be made most welcome.

Regarding the stiff suspension have you greased the rear lower linkage as these tend to seize if not checked, and the large ball bearing is £60 from Grahams,

Get it here.

http://simplybearings.co.uk/shop/advanc ... 26x16x12mm
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Re: How many in the UK?

Postby Windmill » Mon Feb 18, 2013 7:34 am

Skorpion wrote:MZ made different length rear suspension link rods to alter the ride height for the Skorpion.

Standard 135mm (Hole Centre's).

Raised 127mm.

Height Reduced 142mm

Standard to me is just right 31'' inside leg, :D the raised quite high and the bike leans to much on the side stand. :shock:


Many Thanks for the info :D , and mine is ......135 standard :? hmm I'm 30.5" so I should fit. Mine does lean over a lot on the sidestand though. The rear susp unit is labelled Gas filled adjustable, red spring and refers to Honda dealer so I'm guessing it's from a Honda? Wonder if spring is too strong, having said all that it handles really well so maybe I should just put up with it.

Anyway mustn't hijack this so, heard last week of a Sport being recently sold in Hull. :D
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Re: How many in the UK?

Postby pod35 » Mon Feb 18, 2013 9:13 am

Yes it was owned by Graham. He looked after it very well. I'm trying to live up to his standards. :?
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Re: How many in the UK?

Postby Skorpion » Mon Feb 18, 2013 9:49 am

pod35 wrote:Yes it was owned by Graham. He looked after it very well. I'm trying to live up to his standards. :?


Then you'll need to buy plenty of VELCRO, :) if you don't know what I'm referring to come to a meeting and I/we will enlighten you. :-D
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Re: How many in the UK?

Postby breakwellmz » Mon Feb 18, 2013 10:34 am

"Looked at my logbook and it says dacia as the make dont know what that is about i expected MZ."

I might be a bit concerned about that,THIS is a Dacia-

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/c ... a_1300.JPG
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Re: How many in the UK?

Postby Skorpion » Mon Feb 18, 2013 10:51 am

breakwellmz wrote:"Looked at my logbook and it says dacia as the make dont know what that is about i expected MZ."

I might be a bit concerned about that,THIS is a Dacia-

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/c ... a_1300.JPG



I think you need to get onto the DVLA pronto. :shock:
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