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DR. Skorpion, DR. Evil, or DR. Strangelove?
SIR REAL ED:
--- Quote from: Antietam Classic Cycle on February 01, 2024, 04:45:40 PM ---I owned one briefly. Thought that I'd really like it, but unfortunately the riding position put a bind in my right hip and knee. Once I got the float level correct on the goofy "carburetor and half" it really ran strong. It was geared tall as well, so I geared it down so it was a lot more usable in the "real world". https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjzJga7
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That is one of the main downsides in my mind also when considering the MZ or the DR as a base platform, lack of leg room.
I bought some GSXR1000 adjustable footpads and mounting plates, so another pair of mounting plates to mate these to the frame should help that problem.
Also thinking about a taller subframe. Too early to tell where I am going with that.
MZ guru's agree with you on gearing Charlie. Going to a 43 tooth rear sprocket from the stock 39 tooth is recommended.
Antietam Classic Cycle:
--- Quote from: SIR REAL ED on February 01, 2024, 06:26:00 PM ---MZ guru's agree with you on gearing Charlie. Going to a 43 tooth rear sprocket from the stock 39 tooth is recommended.
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I changed the counter-shaft sprocket to 14 teeth.
SIR REAL ED:
--- Quote from: Canuck750 on February 01, 2024, 10:09:57 AM ---I have never seen a MZ Scorpion in Canada, very rare machines. Ten years ago Chuck brought one to the Oregon National Guzzi rally to ride around on.
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A recent post on the MZ Skorpion Facebook page was interesting.
Someone was selling their Skorpion in very nice condition, and stated that because the Skorpions are rare, the bike should be quite valuable!
The MZ Skorpion faithful laughed.
More than a few noted: "Rare does not necessarily mean valuable, it can also mean that since nobody knows anything about them, nobody wants one!"
SIR REAL ED:
John A's advice to re-use the DR engine mounts in another thread was good advice.
It came out looking much better than anything my hacksaw/handfile "machine shop" would have produced.
A dozen or more hours of manipulating parts, taking measurements, and fabricating fixtures, and a less than 5 minutes of actual welding.
Engine is laterally positioned where I want it, plus I have about 8mm of side to side adjustablity for future needs (hopefully there won't be any).
faffi:
Looking good :thumb:
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