Not sure if this is OK 250 5 speed off the road for a couple of years. Bit far for me but may be of interest to another member. PS bike in the Birmingham area.NOW SOLD
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MZ 251 clutch
Hi all
So I’ve started to play about with the new addition a MZ251. I noticed that the clutch is not fully engaged when the bike is in gear.
So I’ve adjusted the clutch and done the 11mm distance from centre of the clutch cable nipple to casing. It was still the same the clutch when pulled in not fully engaged.
So should I increase the distance of the clutch rod which the cable goes in, or should I reduce to less than 11mm. Another problem is when you do this the plate which sits on the part you adjust does then not line up to allow you to do up the 3 allen bolts to out the round casing cover back on. Does this make sense to anyone ?
Regards
Graham Petruckevitch
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
Fork extentions
Greetings chums, has anyone used these fork extenders available on eBay? Or any suggestions to extend a pair of ts125 forks ? I’m building a small trail bike, and would like a bit more clearance at the front.
cheese
ETS mudguard paint colour
Hi can someone please tell me what is the correct shade of silver for my ETS 250 Trophy Sport? TIA Daz
New MZ !
So my daughters TS125 is going a treat, all good. I seem to have obtained a ETZ251. Its a runner but needs a tidy up. Why are the speedo and tacho instruments square ? sadly they are damaged so I am after another pair if anyone can help.
Also when draining the gearbox oil there seems to be 2 drainplugs. One classically is super tight and has silicone around it. I undone the other which had gearbox oil drain from it but it was the neutral plug, it had a spring and ball bearing sitting on the top!. Should this be undone to drain the gearbox oil.
Any help with this project is greatly appreciated.
Graham
Ts125 crank wanted
Oi oi pussycats
got myself another stinky. Sadly crank is fooked.
looking on the normal sites and the price of o new crank is more than I gave for the bike. Don’t seem to be any conrod kits out there either. Soooo, has any one got a good second hand crank gathering dust?
cheese
Bynnzi
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Colour code for ts125
Hi guys
Trying to get some touch up paint but the company need the colour code. Can any one help with this?
It’s a blue 125 alpine 1982
Left field question TS250 engine in a Bantam?
Has anyone out there ever fitted a TS250/1 engine in to a B175 Bantam? Is this possible ?
I understand that the 125/150 engines can be fitted.
cheers
Gordon
Mz scorpion 1996
Looking for an mz scorpion 1996 rear lens or complete unit, does anyone know if there is a compatible light unit that would fit?
Thanks Paul Walker
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MZ Rider issue 262 Mar/Apr
Hello Zedders,
The company that printed our magazine has stopped trading with no notice – we only found out after sending issue 262 off last week.
A new company has been found, but there will be a slight delay before the magazine is sent out.
Please do not complain about your copy not arriving, until the end of March.
If, when you receive your magazine, there is an extra address sheet with it (the machine that wraps the sheet with the magazine sometimes picks up two at once), please let me know, otherwise the second person will miss their copy.
Timing set TS125
Well many thanks for the info on setting the timing guys. I finally got a decent piece of kit from Burwins and away we go.
I set the points first. Then got the piston to TDC . The cheap test lamp pen currently blow it’s bulb twice….dont buy cheap on eBay. I carried on and set it back 3mm. I could see the spark at the moment the points open. I reckon I was about 2.6mm from TDC.
It starts well and feels responsive.
Regards
Graham Petruckevitch
Twin leading shoe conversion
Hi all
Has anyone converted there TS125 front brake to a Twin Leading shoe set up ? any suggestions on a good TLS if it is possible. The front brake is poor .
Regards
Graham
ETS 250 Trophy sport
Hi can anyone tell me the correct length of the rear bar that supports the exhaust on the ETS 250 Trophy Sport?
Thanks in advance Darren
4 speed gearbox
Hi has anyone got a gearbox they are willing to sell I’m rebuilding a ETS 250 Trophy sport and it looks like mine is toast when i split the engine it was full of grease! Not a great start but if anyone has a good one it would be greatly appreciated Cheers Daz
Help Carb advice needed
Hello all
I have had ongoing difficulties with the TS125 Alpine carb. If you slowly roll the revs on its fine but a little more harsh throttle and it goes flat and judders. I’m keen to try another carb. I think it may just be old.
I’m sure it’s a fuel thing. Funny enough it’s starts and if you lean it on the side stand and wack through the years with the back wheel up its really spot on.
Maybe I’m just too big !
What would be a good alternative ? I’ve emailed Amal to see what they say.
Regards Graham Petruckevitch
Alternator removal
Hi can someone tell me how do I remove the alternator off the crankshaft ETS 250 engine
Any advice would be greatly appreciated
Thanks Darren
MZ ETZ 250 & Dart sidecar
I am in need of some parts from the front headstock mounting to mate a Squire Dart to my ETZ. I have the rear mount and lower mount, and even some of the front mount. I need the headstock rod, stepped spacers, and the unidentified gubbins that supports the lower bearings in the mount and stops the main plate revolving. Just stalled on the above.
Please!