billr's MZ Traveller

BillR · 05-31-2010, 11:21 PM

Hi all,
My MZ Tour will run no more.
Flooded Tour

I have already found and purchased a replacement.
2001 Skorpion Traveller
This is the "same" bike set-up with fairing and luggage added.
Flew to New Hampshire and rode it home to Nashville, TN. 1200 miles makes the butt tired.

I think of it as my "East German Chinabike." They're out of production, use Yamaha parts and nobody knows what the heck it is.
At least I can sneak into a Yamaha dealer with the "correct" part number and get out with what I need :wink:
Later,
Bill

Weldangrind · 06-01-2010, 12:51 AM

That's a nice looking machine. Congrats on your iron butt adventure.

katoranger · 06-01-2010, 10:26 AM

Well, probably not a total loss. You have a parts bike.

Nice to have those hard bags

SpudRider · 06-02-2010, 12:03 AM

That is a very nice looking motorcycle, Bill. I am glad you found a replacement for your other bike.

Spud

BillR · 06-04-2010, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by katoranger

Well, probably not a total loss. You have a parts bike.
Nice to have those hard bags

Thanks, guys.

Totally agree on the "parts bike" now to just convince SWMBO that I really, really, really need to keep it for parts :roll:
She doesn't want me to clutter up the garage again. :wink:

Yep, the bags are very nice. Never really thought about hard mounted luggage, but it is the way to go, now that I have. No bungees, zippers or covers, just open, load, lock and go.
Bill

SpudRider · 06-04-2010, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BillR

...Yep, the bags are very nice. Never really thought about hard mounted luggage, but it is the way to go, now that I have. No bungees, zippers or covers, just open, load, lock and go.
Bill

Amen! I really enjoy the convenience, security, and waterproof qualities of my J.C. Whitney travel trunk.

Spud

BillR · 07-17-2010, 09:46 PM

I decided to try a higher wind screen. Here's the "home-brew" version.

Exactly what I wanted as far as coverage.
Over 95 degrees yesterday and it was Way HOT sitting in that still air.
I'm looking at some adjustable alternatives. More to come.
Bill

FastDoc · 07-17-2010, 10:23 PM

Looks great. It's so nice to see something different!

Jim · 07-17-2010, 10:40 PM

At least the clutter is not scattered about on the front lawn

katoranger · 07-17-2010, 11:23 PM

Looks good. See you on Friday.

Allen

SpudRider · 07-18-2010, 12:41 AM

That is a very nice windshield, Bill.

Spud

BillR · 07-18-2010, 01:17 PM

Thanks all. Gotta keep the "tinkering" going in case I get another chinabike. I still hope they'll come up with a 500cc single street bike.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim

At least the clutter is not scattered about on the front lawn

Tell me about it

Things are moving on the house rebuild, too. Few more weeks and we should be back home.

Allen,
See you then.
Bill

Jim · 07-18-2010, 02:16 PM

Glad to hear that, hope it goes well

05-31-2010, 11:21 PM	#1
BillR Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 588	billr's MZ Traveller Hi all, My MZ Tour will run no more. Flooded Tour I have already found and purchased a replacement. 2001 Skorpion Traveller This is the "same" bike set-up with fairing and luggage added. Flew to New Hampshire and rode it home to Nashville, TN. 1200 miles makes the butt tired. I think of it as my "East German Chinabike." They're out of production, use Yamaha parts and nobody knows what the heck it is. At least I can sneak into a Yamaha dealer with the "correct" part number and get out with what I need :wink: Later, Bill
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06-01-2010, 12:51 AM	#2
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	That's a nice looking machine. Congrats on your iron butt adventure. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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06-01-2010, 10:26 AM	#3
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Well, probably not a total loss. You have a parts bike. Nice to have those hard bags __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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06-02-2010, 12:03 AM	#4
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	That is a very nice looking motorcycle, Bill. I am glad you found a replacement for your other bike. Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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07-17-2010, 09:46 PM	#7
BillR Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 588	New pics I decided to try a higher wind screen. Here's the "home-brew" version. Exactly what I wanted as far as coverage. Over 95 degrees yesterday and it was Way HOT sitting in that still air. I'm looking at some adjustable alternatives. More to come. Bill
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07-17-2010, 10:23 PM	#8
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Looks great. It's so nice to see something different! __________________ Happy to serve.
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07-17-2010, 10:40 PM	#9
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	At least the clutter is not scattered about on the front lawn __________________ "Be excellent to each other" "We are all human. Let's start to prove it!"
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07-17-2010, 11:23 PM	#10
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Looks good. See you on Friday. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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07-18-2010, 12:41 AM	#11
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	That is a very nice windshield, Bill. Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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07-18-2010, 02:16 PM	#13
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	Glad to hear that, hope it goes well __________________ "Be excellent to each other" "We are all human. Let's start to prove it!"
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