I have been told I am to lose access to my garage, which means an emergency clear out.
My old zebra, along with all the spares I have gathered over the years, including spare wheels, has to go.
The frame has been powdercoated and the engine, which has done 100,000, is pristine. All cables are new. The only non-standard bit on the engine is that it has K&N cone air filters direct on the carbs, with the airbox removed. I use the space to store tyre levers and tubes in case of emergency.
IMG_2625 by Chris Wheal, on Flickr
There is a switch on the handlebars for the fan. The rest of the wiring was made from two wiring looms, using the best bits. I have a brand new spare Reg/Rec too. I have a set of PIAA lamps with the complete wiring and switch I bought but never got round to fitting.
The bike has heated grips, run through a relay-fed fuse box switched by the ignition. It has power sockets too, and a hard-wired micro-usb wire into a handlebar mounted Otterbox for your mobile. It has a mount fitted for a Zumo 600.
It all runs off a Mottblatt battery.
IMG_2626 by Chris Wheal, on Flickr
The bike has a Hagon adjustable rear shock.
It currently has Kitped's front fork extensions fitted but I have the original fork tops if you want to revert to standard. The rear wheel is currently an 18inch in silver with matching front. The rear has a Mefo Stone Master and the front a TKC 80. Both wheels have brand new discs.
IMG_2624 by Chris Wheal, on Flickr
I have a fully rebuilt set of standard wheels too, in black, with half-worn Mitas E07s fitted, plus an unused, brand new TKC 80 rear tyre.
IMG_2628 by Chris Wheal, on Flickr
IMG_2629 by Chris Wheal, on Flickr
IMG_2630 by Chris Wheal, on Flickr
There's a box of spare brake units I acquired over the years too.
IMG_2631 by Chris Wheal, on Flickr
The rear panels still have zebra stripes on, but they can be easily sanded off. The nose cone, front panels and screen are all brand new copies in Kevlar Carbon fibre. I have painted them white, with the intention to repaints stripes, but they could simply have original decals fitted. They are not super-smooth, but neat enough - I was planning to use the bike in anger, off-road, so it's not show-room white. If you wanted it pristine you'd need to sand them down with finer paper. I have a few old panels (cracked etc) in original RWB colours that I'll throw in the mix too.
IMG_2622 by Chris Wheal, on Flickr
There are two petrol tanks. The first is the one I was using, which was blue, but painted in black and white stripes with Hammerite, and peeling a bit. The other is in better condition but by no means perfectly smooth. I painted that white too and lacquered it with petrol resistant lacquer. My plan had been to paint stripes back on it but, again it could have decals added. It has fuel taps but the fuel light senders will need to be swapped over from the other tank (I might do this if I have time).
IMG_2623 by Chris Wheal, on Flickr
I should flag up the bike runs and rides. I'd be confident to jump on it and do a few thousands mile round trip, no problem.
The bike has a new arrow end can from Rugged Roads, an RR heat guard on the exhaust and it has Hepco & Becker rear pannier rails.
IMG_2627 by Chris Wheal, on Flickr
It has a Givi rack and topbox that can take two helmets. The topbox also has a rack on top and the back rest for pillion.
The seat was a Corbin and I never found it comfortable so tried to insert gel pads. The seat needs work on it.
It has the Wemoto crash bars that have been used in anger off road, so could do with either a coat of white paint or re-powdercoating.
So, you can put it back to standard wheels and forks, or leave as the extra-tall beast it is now. You can sell whichever wheels you don't want, sell the unwanted spares and so on. My problem is I am going to lose my garage very soon and I do not even know how quickly I'll need to clear out, with nowhere to store this. I already have to find space for three sets of panniers and all my tools.
I can deliver, within reason, as I still have my van.
It's got to be worth more than £2K. It needs someone with the space. Any offers?
My old zebra, along with all the spares I have gathered over the years, including spare wheels, has to go.
The frame has been powdercoated and the engine, which has done 100,000, is pristine. All cables are new. The only non-standard bit on the engine is that it has K&N cone air filters direct on the carbs, with the airbox removed. I use the space to store tyre levers and tubes in case of emergency.
IMG_2625 by Chris Wheal, on FlickrThere is a switch on the handlebars for the fan. The rest of the wiring was made from two wiring looms, using the best bits. I have a brand new spare Reg/Rec too. I have a set of PIAA lamps with the complete wiring and switch I bought but never got round to fitting.
The bike has heated grips, run through a relay-fed fuse box switched by the ignition. It has power sockets too, and a hard-wired micro-usb wire into a handlebar mounted Otterbox for your mobile. It has a mount fitted for a Zumo 600.
It all runs off a Mottblatt battery.
IMG_2626 by Chris Wheal, on FlickrThe bike has a Hagon adjustable rear shock.
It currently has Kitped's front fork extensions fitted but I have the original fork tops if you want to revert to standard. The rear wheel is currently an 18inch in silver with matching front. The rear has a Mefo Stone Master and the front a TKC 80. Both wheels have brand new discs.
IMG_2624 by Chris Wheal, on FlickrI have a fully rebuilt set of standard wheels too, in black, with half-worn Mitas E07s fitted, plus an unused, brand new TKC 80 rear tyre.
IMG_2628 by Chris Wheal, on Flickr
IMG_2629 by Chris Wheal, on Flickr
IMG_2630 by Chris Wheal, on FlickrThere's a box of spare brake units I acquired over the years too.
IMG_2631 by Chris Wheal, on FlickrThe rear panels still have zebra stripes on, but they can be easily sanded off. The nose cone, front panels and screen are all brand new copies in Kevlar Carbon fibre. I have painted them white, with the intention to repaints stripes, but they could simply have original decals fitted. They are not super-smooth, but neat enough - I was planning to use the bike in anger, off-road, so it's not show-room white. If you wanted it pristine you'd need to sand them down with finer paper. I have a few old panels (cracked etc) in original RWB colours that I'll throw in the mix too.
IMG_2622 by Chris Wheal, on FlickrThere are two petrol tanks. The first is the one I was using, which was blue, but painted in black and white stripes with Hammerite, and peeling a bit. The other is in better condition but by no means perfectly smooth. I painted that white too and lacquered it with petrol resistant lacquer. My plan had been to paint stripes back on it but, again it could have decals added. It has fuel taps but the fuel light senders will need to be swapped over from the other tank (I might do this if I have time).
IMG_2623 by Chris Wheal, on FlickrI should flag up the bike runs and rides. I'd be confident to jump on it and do a few thousands mile round trip, no problem.
The bike has a new arrow end can from Rugged Roads, an RR heat guard on the exhaust and it has Hepco & Becker rear pannier rails.
IMG_2627 by Chris Wheal, on FlickrIt has a Givi rack and topbox that can take two helmets. The topbox also has a rack on top and the back rest for pillion.
The seat was a Corbin and I never found it comfortable so tried to insert gel pads. The seat needs work on it.
It has the Wemoto crash bars that have been used in anger off road, so could do with either a coat of white paint or re-powdercoating.
So, you can put it back to standard wheels and forks, or leave as the extra-tall beast it is now. You can sell whichever wheels you don't want, sell the unwanted spares and so on. My problem is I am going to lose my garage very soon and I do not even know how quickly I'll need to clear out, with nowhere to store this. I already have to find space for three sets of panniers and all my tools.
I can deliver, within reason, as I still have my van.
It's got to be worth more than £2K. It needs someone with the space. Any offers?
