CHOOSING A BIG SINGLE

[Steffan]

Been breathing too much 2 stroke that's his problem addled the poor lads brain so it has, I mean, Transalp John brought a twin to a tc rally and look what happened to him!

You're right Smudge he should get a 2T single. Has big John converted his Transalp - fitted an ETZ motor has he?

[guest18]

tsk tsk, go and wash your mouth out with Castrol R

Or you could always jump on a nice reliable 4 stroke* and come up tomorrow with the others...
















*only teasing! mind you, I've never had a 4 stroke "nip up" with no warning!

[beeman]

BIG BROTHER.

Stuck at work looking at 3 computer screens in ambulance control so no TV allowed, plus a screen on the wall saying we ain't meeting the govs orcon times!


I never said it was a 2 stroke mz although i have been searching ebay, and Richard was selling their virtues whilst on the iom

beeman

[beeman]

PS SWMBO knows nothing so mums the word.

beeman

[guest29]

I've recently bought a Pegaso and after a 950km trip to Ireland and back I must say I was very Impressed with it and pegass seem to be comparatively cheap to buy at the moment

[Andy M]

Been breathing too much 2 stroke that's his problem addled the poor lads brain so it has, I mean, Transalp John brought a twin to a tc rally and look what happened to him!

You're right Smudge he should get a 2T single. Has big John converted his Transalp - fitted an ETZ motor has he?

You don't want an ETZ motor in special. Personally i've always fancied trying one of those 3-cylinder SAAB motors, but I think I might be odd.

Andy

[beeman]

What do you mean "might be"

beeman

[andy230]

[, does anyone remember the Gilera Nordwest?]

There's one in the Classifieds just now mate

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[KIFESTOOSHORT]

I've recently bought a Pegaso and after a 950km trip to Ireland and back I must say I was very Impressed with it and pegass seem to be comparatively cheap to buy at the moment
[Thanks for that, what year is yous? what sort of mpg did you get? I'm 6'4" was it comfy? cheers.]

[Bill Rutter]

IIRC? If I remember correctly
I forgot about the Nordwest, lovely bikes if you can find a good 'un

[guest29]

My Pegaso is a 2000 model   this was the last year Aprilia made the non injection model My bike averaged between 50-60 mpg. My mate (6'1" 10 stone lanky streak of p****) has the injected version and every time we filled up he always put less in his to fill up. I don't Know if the injection models are better on fuel or it was due to the fact my bike had to carry more luggage and a 5'10" 17 stone fat B*****d. Any way it could keep up with a gsx 750 chop off from the lights up to around 80mph as  well
ps as comfortable as could be expected with leather jeans on and boiling hot weather
 oh and look at this http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/aprilia/first-impression-aprilia-pegaso-650-14757.html

[Richard Marshall]

There was a Rotax 4T/1 MZ on ebay recently.  Perthshire I think.

They are generally a good thing, can't speak for that one mind........

Richard

[stuart]

I've had a 1999 Freewind for about 3 months now.  Nice upright riding position and that little fairing keeps a lot of wind off (probably better than my GPZ's fairing). Pulling from below 3,000 rpm is OK so long as you open the throttle gently. At 4,000 it's very smooth (equates to about 55mph in top gear).  Took mine up to 95mph and it had a little more left in it - but not much.  Does about 60mpg, oil tight, digital display is very clear even in bright sunlight. Built in carrier is excellent and really strong. Stainless steel exhaust lasts forever.

Not so good bits - side stand is poor (bike not very stable), needs a healthy battery to spin the motor, err, can't think of anything else negative. I've heard the finish can go off quick but that seems to be a problem with lots of modern bikes.

I stayed away from the Aprilia and BMW as I didn't want the hassle of liquid cooling. The Honda Dominator has a very tall seat that might be better for a big guy like you.

If you're need Gloucester you're welcome to run mine round the block..

[KIFESTOOSHORT]

I've had a 1999 Freewind for about 3 months now.  Nice upright riding position and that little fairing keeps a lot of wind off (probably better than my GPZ's fairing). Pulling from below 3,000 rpm is OK so long as you open the throttle gently. At 4,000 it's very smooth (equates to about 55mph in top gear).  Took mine up to 95mph and it had a little more left in it - but not much.  Does about 60mpg, oil tight, digital display is very clear even in bright sunlight. Built in carrier is excellent and really strong. Stainless steel exhaust lasts forever.

Not so good bits - side stand is poor (bike not very stable), needs a healthy battery to spin the motor, err, can't think of anything else negative. I've heard the finish can go off quick but that seems to be a problem with lots of modern bikes.

I stayed away from the Aprilia and BMW as I didn't want the hassle of liquid cooling. The Honda Dominator has a very tall seat that might be better for a big guy like you.

If you're need Gloucester you're welcome to run mine round the block..
[/Hi and thanks for the offer, you are the first Freewind owner I have come across! now it has come down to the Peg and the Wind, probably the older Peg (KISS). Thanks to all for their input. Just like to say nice bunch of folk, nice site, nice attitude.

[themoudie]

Aye Richard,

If it's the known one (MZ 4T/1) then it's had a gentle life.

BMW F650 early type are good but be aware of the fixings and hidden corrosion that maybe about. Thin plastic coating over impure aluminium alloys can prove to be a pain. My 1994 model would do 50 - 60mpg and thrum away all day at 70 - 80mph. Tourance radial tyres were good with 11K from the rear and about 12 - 13K from the front, with good grip wet or dry. I'm 6' 2" and 15 stone. Best mod I made was to fabricate two bars to bring the footrests back about 1" from the standard position which put the feet behind the nose of the saddle and made me less like a sail in the wind. Also removed a taller screen and fitted the standard one as the wind buffeting above 60mph was horrendous, blurred vision and noise. Good and roomy with a pillion. Ready supply of 2nd hand bits from Motorworks or MotoBins and dedicated club at : http://www.bmwf650.co.uk/ also the http://www.chaingang.com/ in the USA.

Cheers, off to kip before the 'RollOut' tomorrow and its thundering, lightning and raining hard! Bill