Any Z4 owning motorbike riders out there?? What's your ride?

Smartbear · Post by **Smartbear** » Fri May 26, 2023 8:42 pm

Pondrew wrote: Fri May 26, 2023 8:28 pm
Smartbear wrote: Fri May 26, 2023 8:02 pm Couple of pics, I’ve fitted some Higgspeed expansion chambers to liven up the village a bit
Is that the engine all sorted then? I do love that bike, especially as it's the 'right' colour! Are Micron still going, or allspeed?

Looks as dry as a bone there now too!

Yep, I’ve rebuilt the engine from the smallest constituent parts using replacement crankcases, cylinder, piston,and crankshaft.
Started it for the first time today & rode around the village, sounds well and rides smoothly

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Rob

Pondrew · Post by **Pondrew** » Fri May 26, 2023 8:52 pm

Smartbear wrote: Fri May 26, 2023 8:42 pm Yep, I’ve rebuilt the engine from the smallest constituent parts using replacement crankcases, cylinder, piston,and crankshaft.
Started it for the first time today & rode around the village, sounds well and rides smoothly

Impressed is an understatement.

You haven't had a lot of luck recently have you?

Smartbear · Post by **Smartbear** » Fri May 26, 2023 9:28 pm

Pondrew wrote: Fri May 26, 2023 8:52 pm
Smartbear wrote: Fri May 26, 2023 8:42 pm Yep, I’ve rebuilt the engine from the smallest constituent parts using replacement crankcases, cylinder, piston,and crankshaft.
Started it for the first time today & rode around the village, sounds well and rides smoothly
Impressed is an understatement. You haven't had a lot of luck recently have you?

Thanks, you can see it in action in the link on the previous page.
My lucks been very bad but my bikes (and my zed replacement car) have helped keep me sane & smiling.
Everything will be ok

Rob

Pondrew · Post by **Pondrew** » Fri May 26, 2023 9:33 pm

Smartbear wrote: Fri May 26, 2023 9:28 pm (and my zed replacement car)

Which is???

Smartbear · Post by **Smartbear** » Fri May 26, 2023 9:43 pm

Pondrew wrote: Fri May 26, 2023 9:33 pm
Smartbear wrote: Fri May 26, 2023 9:28 pm (and my zed replacement car)
Which is???

I wanted something quirky that soaks up the potholes in the lanes, economical & easy to fix with reasonably priced parts.
Still got a soft top as well, made from 1948 to 1990.
I’ve bought a Citroen 2cv

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Rob

Pondrew · Post by **Pondrew** » Fri May 26, 2023 10:37 pm

Smartbear wrote: Fri May 26, 2023 9:43 pm I’ve bought a Citroen 2cv

Are you sure the latest issues haven't affected your mental health Rob?
It is 'kermit green', you do know that, yes? And a Bamboo special edition!

I feel a lot better about my choice in cars now, so thanks for that at least!

Smartbear · Post by **Smartbear** » Sat May 27, 2023 7:56 am

Pondrew wrote: Fri May 26, 2023 10:37 pm
Smartbear wrote: Fri May 26, 2023 9:43 pm I’ve bought a Citroen 2cv
Are you sure the latest issues haven't affected your mental health Rob?
It is 'kermit green', you do know that, yes? And a Bamboo special edition!
I feel a lot better about my choice in cars now, so thanks for that at least!

Maybe if you got one it would be great for your mental health Andrew?
Rob

Scubaregs · Post by **Scubaregs** » Sat May 27, 2023 9:55 am

How much are you looking for Pondy?

Pondrew · Post by **Pondrew** » Sat May 27, 2023 10:49 am

Scubaregs wrote: Sat May 27, 2023 9:55 am How much are you looking for Pondy?

I am going to list it on an auction on eBay. Reserve of £3,200 ish as I'm not greedy. It only has a month's MOT and can't be arsed to insure it and tax it just to get a new one. I would like £3,500 but not sure what the market is doing ATM.

Scubaregs · Post by **Scubaregs** » Sat May 27, 2023 10:52 am

Sounds about right mate, GLWS.

Pondrew · Post by **Pondrew** » Sat May 27, 2023 10:53 am

Smartbear wrote: Sat May 27, 2023 7:56 am Maybe if you got one it would be great for your mental health Andrew?

Anything's worth a try I suppose!

Nictrix · Post by **Nictrix** » Sat May 27, 2023 3:03 pm

Pondrew wrote: Fri May 26, 2023 8:36 pm Anybody interested in a 'refurbished' beautiful 17 year old Z1000 with only 12,000 miles and a really good service history? I need to get rid as need the space now!
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How does it handle and how is it on a run?

Pondrew · Post by **Pondrew** » Sat May 27, 2023 4:39 pm

Nictrix wrote: Sat May 27, 2023 3:03 pm How does it handle and how is it on a run?

dunno but it is very very shiny!

zriha · Post by **zriha** » Sat May 27, 2023 9:05 pm

Smartbear wrote: Fri May 26, 2023 7:55 pm Love my 500 Bullet

Wow! Looking great mate!

zriha · Post by **zriha** » Mon Jun 05, 2023 5:05 pm

Picked up this weekend, already did 250 km, I love it, just love it!

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