billr's MZ Traveller

[BillR]

Hi all,
My MZ Tour will run no more.
Flooded Tour (http://i435.photobucket.com/albums/qq71/raineswn/05-02-2010_Flood27.jpg?t=1275361923)

I have already found and purchased a replacement.
2001 Skorpion Traveller (http://i435.photobucket.com/albums/qq71/raineswn/SANY0001-1.jpg?t=1275361923)
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. :lol:
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]

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

[katoranger]

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

Nice to have those hard bags

[SpudRider]

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

Spud :)

[BillR]

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]

...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]

I decided to try a higher wind screen. Here's the "home-brew" version.
http://i435.photobucket.com/albums/qq71/raineswn/MZ_Traveller/Traveller_Windscreen3.jpg
http://i435.photobucket.com/albums/qq71/raineswn/MZ_Traveller/Traveller_Windscreen1.jpg
http://i435.photobucket.com/albums/qq71/raineswn/MZ_Traveller/Traveller_Windscreen4.jpg
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]

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

[Jim]

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

[katoranger]

Looks good. See you on Friday.

Allen

[SpudRider]

That is a very nice windshield, Bill. :)

Spud :)

[BillR]

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.

At least the clutter is not scattered about on the front lawn :)
Tell me about it :D Things are moving on the house rebuild, too. Few more weeks and we should be back home.

Allen,
See you then.
Bill

[Jim]

Glad to hear that, hope it goes well :)