Author Archives: Andrew James

New tyre time?

I’m looking for new tyres for my super 5 original size would be 2.75 x 18 front and 3.50 x 16 rear, not an easy combination to get a matched pair it appears.

Has anybody used Mitas H-06 which are available in the correct size?

Has anybody used the slightly larger 3.00 x 18 on the front and does it fit OK? If so I can get the Michelin City Pro pair?

other tyre option suggestions welcomed

Thanks, Andy

 

TLS Brake modification and standard MZ rim?

Morning all, has anyone had experience trying to fit a Honda TLS hub into a standard MZ 18 inch wheel rim? Can it work or not?

Obviously the straight pull spokes for the standard MZ hub leave the rim at a different angle to the spokes for the Honda hub but I would like to know if there is enough play in the rim holes to allow the Honda spoke pattern, or can the MZ rim be redrilled to allow it to work?

any pointers welcome before I cut out my existing MZ hub, I may need a new rim to make it work but hopefully not.

 

Thanks, Andy

Paint help

Afternoon all, can someone point me in the right direction for some red paint to suit my 1977 TS250/1. I doubt there was a RAL code back then but maybe someone has found a good match in the extensive range of car paints available in rattle cans?

any pointer most appreciated

 

Thanks, Andy

MZ TS250/1 Super 5 for sale

Nice standard 1979 super 5 for sale. Historic Vehicle status new Tyres and Tubes, recent batteries, brakes and silencer. She is tidy, starts and runs well but is no show queen. Ready for classic adventures at £1750, call for more details or to arrange some photos. Bike is in West Yorkshire

 

Regards, Andy 07771 834069