Always liked this Yamaha single

[Scout63]

Sold for $5800, plus buyers premium.
Probably a little on the high side, but much cheaper than the cost to restore it to this level.

That’s rarified air for an SR.

[sdcr]

But, Ben, everything costs more today

[JJ]

That’s rarified air for an SR.

YES!!! + 5% ($290) Buyers Premium...

[Scout63]

I’d rather think of it as a rising tide.

[ScepticalScotty]

Since you asked ED, well here is a little more. Like I said, I bought the SZR to replace the SRX of which mone was a poor example. I tried everything under the sun, but it kept blowing cylinder head gaskets....so in the end I sold it for £400. At the time I was a member of th Thumper Club, and used to go to the Thumper Rally in Wales, both sadly no more I think. And I loved the sound of a good single, and had toured on the SRX so for me naturally another thumper could be a replacement. When I looked at the SZR I really loved it, I was made for the bike. It is tiny, but then again at 5 foot 3 so am I. Its very light, and at the time I was yet to experience the Joy Of Guzzi. The test ride revealed that it was heavy on the wrists as the clip on are proper clip ons, but no matter. I knew the 5 valve engine needed revving so I did that and it was more lively than the SRX. I bought it and then rode it between June 2001 and March 2004 - my previous estimate of mileage may have been a bit low - maybe put 20,000 on it? Went to the North West 200, all over the UK, into France and Germany. Carrying stuff was always a problem as the rear end is an odd wasp like shape. So a lot of bungees. I used Gearsack throw overs from Oz that came over with me (Huzo will know the name!). I got a race pipe made - but a LEGAL one so it was 1/3 the weight and fruity but not obnoxious. The make made Supermono race exhausts - knew what he was doing. Going over Salisbury Plain at 4200rpm it came into a sort of resonance and sounded like a low flying Hurricane.  It handled a lot better than I could ride it, I once showed a loudmouth a clean set of wheels on a road in North Devon that was very twisty but smooth. Rough roads it didnt like. The engine was a modern thumper - you have to rev them, and actually the torque zone is quite narrow. Brakes were pretty good - the single front disk quite big, Brembo caliper. Suspension ok but didn't like the rough. Fit and finish?  Yeah not all that great  but I imagine it could have been looked after better by me - I had no garage at the time it lived on the street in South London. Some panels were not aligned correctly. The swingarm finish came off. This was a 1998 bike, so not that old... I did really love it. Changing oil was a pain compared to the SRX. So was checking the level. It ate chains and sprockets.

The end came after a trip in South Wales where a freind and I swapped bikes. His CB500S was a revelation - so comfortable! You mean you dont have to feel like you have wrestled a troll after a 200 mile day? You are not sore all over?  Your legs have feeling? So I started looking for a replacement in a methodical manner, and settled on a Breva750 in 2003 (which I got in 2004) and have been on one ever since.

The SZR had a sad end - 2 weeks after I sold it to a freind an engine problem sidelined it for more than 12 months, then he sold it on. To be honest, if I could have a mint single again (assuming I had somewhere to put it) I would be happy to have an SZR or an SRX, but would lean towards the SRX. I think the look is timeless.

[SIR REAL ED]

Thanks Scotty.  Good to know there are many who appreciate thinness and light weight outside of the female species.

I agree.  Some thing about the lines of the SRX are magical.  A bit of tech, and organic curves.  Just enough detail to look interesting without anything being over done for nothing but the sake of appearance.

thanks again,

TTFN

Ed

[john fish]

Another link for MZ Skorpion owners:

https://www.mzriders.com/viewtopic.php?t=606&highlight=interchangeable

some interchangeable parts.

[Antietam Classic Cycle]

Another link for MZ Skorpion owners:

https://www.mzriders.com/viewtopic.php?t=606&highlight=interchangeable

some interchangeable parts.

  Lots of info. for other models, but not much for Skorpions. I've gleaned the best info. from that and started my own. Will add to it once I get started on reviving the one I'm getting.

[Antietam Classic Cycle]

Picked up my free Skorpion on Saturday. 

[sdcr]

Bags included, very nice.
That looks like the same metallic green, that was on my 96 Skorpion Sport. IIRC, it a Volkswagen color, Circa early 90’s.

Picked up my free Skorpion on Saturday. 

[Antietam Classic Cycle]

Bags included, very nice.
That looks like the same metallic green, that was on my 96 Skorpion Sport. IIRC, it a Volkswagen color, Circe earl 90’s.

Good to know where the color originated since the tank paint is very flaky.

[JJ]

Picked up my free Skorpion on Saturday. 

Always thought these Skorpions were highly underrated but very competent motorcycles. 

Back in 2004-2005, when I lived / worked in Aachen, Germany, I almost bought a brand new 1998 model like this in the crate, but they wanted like 6000 Euros for it, at the time, which I thought was too expensive, so I passed...     It was yellow, like this one...

[Chuck in Indiana]

Picked up my free Skorpion on Saturday. 

Nice, Charlie.. Tell you what. I'll just double your money if you want to sell it..

[Antietam Classic Cycle]

Nice, Charlie.. Tell you what. I'll just double your money if you want to sell it..

The cost is steadily going up. I bought tires today (Conti Motion, same as the ones on it now), and Sir Real Ed has some parts I need. 

[sdcr]

I put about 25k on my 96 Sport model. Only issue, was the Teflon, or plastic  chain runner That mounts to the swing arm.
I was able to source one, at about 15 thousand miles. The second one was wearing out when I traded the bike.

[Chuck in Indiana]

My free one had a like new chain runner.. but no problem if it wears out. I have *lots* of Delrin. 

[john fish]

Great bikes. I just wish they had more leg room. That’s why I’m thinking of selling mine and buying a scooter. 

[Antietam Classic Cycle]

My free one had a like new chain runner.. but no problem if it wears out. I have *lots* of Delrin. 

Yep. Made one for the Cagiva Elefant I refurbed one Winter a few years ago. If one wants to own "weird" bikes, then one occasionally needs to make a few parts. 

[JJ]

Great bikes. I just wish they had more leg room. That’s why I’m thinking of selling mine and buying a scooter. 

My riding buddy Mike here in the VOC has a Ducati ST2, a BMW R1150GS, and this MAXI-Scooter - The 650cc Suzuki Burgman Exceutive...it is quite the capable two-wheeler!! 

[Chuck in Indiana]

Mouthy Mike (RIP) once told me he had his Burgman up to 160..mph.
Sure... 

[SIR REAL ED]

Good to know where the color originated since the tank paint is very flaky.

I've been debating inside my head whether to seal the tank with Dragon's Blood prior to painting my gas tank to prevent outgassing from peeling the paint.

Ordered the Dragon's Blood today!  Looking at these pics, I think I'm doing the right thing.

Can't really hurt.  Just a few more bucks!

[SIR REAL ED]

Mouthy Mike (RIP) once told me he had his Burgman up to 160..mph.
Sure... 

very possible, off a cliff for example.....

[SIR REAL ED]

My free one had a like new chain runner.. but no problem if it wears out. I have *lots* of Delrin. 

I use moly impregnated UHMW.

Wears like Iron!!!!

[SIR REAL ED]

The cost is steadily going up. I bought tires today (Conti Motion, same as the ones on it now), and Sir Real Ed has some parts I need. 

I probably should have charged you more... but I believe in Karma.  Someday, I'm gonna want people to feel sorry for me too!   

NEW TIRES?!?!  I thought you liked to keep the bikes stock!   

[SIR REAL ED]

Since Charlie is showing you his, I'll show you mine.

I actually paid money for it (still working off all my old bad Karma, I suspect)!!!

[Antietam Classic Cycle]

After a bit of work, my freebie Skorpion is now road-ready! Did it's first 5 miles around the hood today. I think I'm going to like it.  Total expenditure (including driving to Philly to fetch it): $690. Looks great from 10 feet away.

[JJ]

 

[Scout63]

If I squint real hard it looks a little like an old Suzuki GT750 from the port quarter Charlie. I’ll bet it handles much much better. Nice score.

[wymple]

Mouthy Mike (RIP) once told me he had his Burgman up to 160..mph.
Sure... 

KPH...only way

[SIR REAL ED]

looks good Charlie.  not quite a 60's or 70's classic look, but still a classic looking motorcycle.

I saw another one in a shop in Roanoke (not for sale) last week.  very clean lines on those bikes!