The Comecon Collection

It all started with an MZ ES 175/1. My mate Mark was told about it, couldn't afford it so bullied me into buying it. That was probably 20 years ago. We ended up with collections of communist block bikes. We always joked about opening a museum. Then in November 2010 Mark died suddenly from heart failure at the age of 44. Ive been helping his friends clear his collection of bikes and parts,and realised Ive got to get moving and start getting my bikes sorted registered and on the road.

Friday, 6 April 2012

Wiesel bits

Well I took a wander round tinterweb and ordered a box of bits for my Wiesel. Someone had had fun and games with the wiring so instead of making a new harness myself (my usual approach) I ordered one which I will measure up before it goes on so I can make my own for the Berlins.Also ordered the proper battery which will fit the Berlins and Pitty as well. Settled on a lead acid instead of a gel battery as I tend not to replace stuff like regulators unless I have to. Some bits of rubber and a strap for the new battery rounded out the order. And yes Ive forgotten some bits so I'm already putting the next order together! So if anyone watching this blog wants some bits for IWL scooters I can highly recommend Jens Hartung. He also does bits for MZ.AWO and EMW so I think he will be seeing quite a bit of my money!