After 17 years I’ve decided to sell my silver MZ Skorpion
Traveller.
1998 MZ Skorpion Traveller
I bought this bike back in 2000 and since then it’s been my
main touring/long runs bike. Over the years it’s been to France, Ireland,
Germany, Czech Republic, Belgium, Netherlands and the Isle of Man. When I was married it carried my wife and I
(with 2 weeks’ worth of luggage) easily on our annual holiday.
Early 2000s, back when I was slimmer and had black hair!
In the 41 years I’ve been riding, this is the bike I’ve had
the longest, but with the purchase of my Bonneville, it’s time for us to part.
I’m open to offers; just bear in mind how many ‘extras’ it
has on it. I don’t expect to get all my money back, but I expect to get more
than an ‘average’ Skorpion.
Also, I’m not interested in any exchanges; I’ve got too many
bikes as it is!
Bear in mind that I live about 15 miles (25 km) west of
Glasgow. I live near Glasgow Airport, so you could fly here and ride it home
(as the last buyer did!)
Bike is currently on SORN, so you’ll have to arrange to tax
it or have it collected in a van/trailer. You could also use one of the bike
courier companies.
If you want to view, I work roughly 8-5 Monday to Friday,
any time outside of that should be OK.
Contact me on normanwade@supanet.com for more
details
Current mileage: 48,000 miles (77,000 km). I’ve owned it
since 17,000 miles and fully synthetic oil has been used at every service.
Engine, carbs, airbox and exhaust system are completely standard and the engine
has never been apart.
Wheels: Powdercoated
about 15 years ago and still looking OK. Avon RoadRider tyres.
Forks: Hagon springs and preload adjusters from a Honda VFR
750 modified to fit.
Rear Suspension: Öhlins remote reservoir unit from
Yamaha FZR400, reservoir on homemade bracket.
Bodywork: Was white when I bought it but was resprayed Daihatsu
‘Purplish Silver’ in 2001. As paint had lifted around filler cap I had a spare
tank sprayed to match last month. 3 x MZ mirror extenders, so I can actually
see behind and not just my sleeves! Windscreen fitted with MRA adjustable
extender.
Brakes: Brembo callipers, Brembo front master cylinder with
adjustable span lever. Matching adjustable span clutch lever. Replacement
stainless brake hoses.
Handlebars: Helibars modified to fit, 35mm rise over
standard. Honda ST1100 heater grips with adjustable temp control.
Luggage: Hepco and Becker pannier frames and rear rack. (not
the standard Traveller ones), H&B Journey 42 litre topbox. This hasn’t got
the box to rack lock so is bolted on, lid lock works correctly. Pair of H&B
Junior 40 litre panniers. These were sold through Honda dealers, so have grey
lids. Don’t have keys for these, probably available from H&B or Honda
dealers.
Other stuff: Yamaha TRX 850 headlight (much better than
standard), LED rear light and LED rear/fog light in place of rear reflector,
RAM satnav mount and wiring for satnav, output socket, gear lever linkage with
Rose joints (much less slop), Scottoiler with touring reservoir and dual
injector, Datatag (can be transferred to new owner), loads of stainless nuts
and bolts.
As it has been well used, some of the bodywork is a bit
scuffed and scratched, and there are some cracks around the mounting holes on
the fairing and screen. This is a common problem on Skorpion due to the
vibrations.
Bike will come with a year’s MOT.
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