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ETZ250 Restoration

PostPosted: Mon Sep 24, 2012 1:33 pm
by andy288
Over the winter months, I'm planning to strip down and completely refurbish the ETZ.

I would like to create a record of my experiences on here, maybe to help others along the way, ask for advice myself and for anyone interested to add their own comments/thoughts etc.

What do you think - good idea or not? Let me know!

Probably start with a few pics and see how it goes from then on - this is the beast as of now!

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Re: ETZ250 Restoration

PostPosted: Mon Sep 24, 2012 1:41 pm
by dwc
Good evening,

I think that would be a good idea. I'm trying to get mine started, but have stalled. Always interested in other folks work.

Regards DWC

Re: ETZ250 Restoration

PostPosted: Mon Sep 24, 2012 4:48 pm
by DAVID THOMPSON
looks like a good one to do a restore on ...does not look to have been thrashed and trashed

bikes where i live ....usually are trashed and do not even make good parts bikes after about 15 years
dave

Re: ETZ250 Restoration

PostPosted: Tue Sep 25, 2012 4:22 am
by MZFred
Hi that's a great idea, I must say it looks like a good one already so don't over do it. There's a very active group of MZeders in and around the West Midlands who are always a good source of information and help if need.

Re: ETZ250 Restoration

PostPosted: Tue Sep 25, 2012 11:47 am
by andy288
Cheers for the positive thoughts guys - I'm planning to start begining of November ish and will now be definately posting some text, pics etc as I go.

Look forward to your comments and most probably advice too. ;-)

Re: ETZ250 Restoration

PostPosted: Mon Oct 22, 2012 9:18 am
by andy288
Well, had a couple of days on the spanners and here is where I'm at:

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Scary eh - just a big box of bits n that.

Now, a couple of questions hence the two latter pics:

1. How do you remove the steering lock as I have no key and need it to be removed for when the frame is powder coated?

2. Likewise, what is the easiest way to remove the swing arm bushes and ultimately refit new ones?

Cheers then!

Andy :?

Re: ETZ250 Restoration

PostPosted: Fri Oct 26, 2012 6:19 am
by andy288
Right, steering lock removed intact without issue but still no key!

Suppose I could buy a new steering lock set but it seems a shame for the sake of a key - is there any way to identify it (there are some markings on the barrel) and maybe obtain a replacement key?

Surely someone has encoutered this beforehand>

Andy

Re: ETZ250 Restoration

PostPosted: Sat Oct 27, 2012 3:12 am
by andy288
Oakey dokey - pig in a pokey!

Big day yesterday, had all me black bits acid dipped and powder coated - needless to say I am well chuffed.

What do you think?

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Re: ETZ250 Restoration

PostPosted: Sat Oct 27, 2012 10:16 am
by DAVID THOMPSON
your going to make it so nice someone will "NICK IT"
dave

Re: ETZ250 Restoration

PostPosted: Sat Oct 27, 2012 5:04 pm
by therealche
Damn that's shiny! :D

When the sun rises again (hopefully tomorrow but I don't like to make assumptions!) I'll put up some pictures of the Saxon Tour I collected last weekend, now there's a bike that needs restoring!

Re: ETZ250 Restoration

PostPosted: Sun Oct 28, 2012 3:27 am
by andy288
Nice - I'd love to see it!

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Re: ETZ250 Restoration

PostPosted: Sun Oct 28, 2012 8:46 am
by stogadog
looking good there!

Re: ETZ250 Restoration

PostPosted: Tue Oct 30, 2012 1:30 pm
by andy288
Done a bit of bolting up today:

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Re: ETZ250 Restoration

PostPosted: Thu Nov 01, 2012 11:34 am
by Amreet
That's gorgeous. Looked good before to be honest, but fresh black powdercoat can't be beat. Hopefully going to do a similar job to my ETZ over the next few months. Source a new motor and then right down to the frame and build it up for winter commuting and green laning (Considering a sidecar and snowstuds for winter funtimes)

Re: ETZ250 Restoration

PostPosted: Thu Nov 01, 2012 3:45 pm
by andy288
Nice idea Amreet.

Get some pics up - as it is now for starters then as you progress - I just love MZ pics!

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