Bike number 64 - MZ 125 Ts

[ricklincs45]

Hi All,

having had over 60 bikes in the 31 years I've had them, I now have only my 2nd MZ - a TS125 of approximately 1985 vintage. My Dad bought one of these brand new from West's in Lincoln when I was 14 (a dark blue one with almost straight bars), so I guess this is what started by interest in bikes. As I'm currently writing a book about the bikes I've had, I thought it would be nice to have one to complete the circle, so to speak. Looking forward to finding some time to work on the bike, though having a young son means it may take (much) longer than I'd like!

Ride safe,

Rick.

[BigTedSalad]

I bought my first ever bike from West's in Lincoln too, a second-hand Supa 5. I'm now on my fifth MZ and back in the Lincoln area. Any idea who in the area has any expertise with MZ's?

[ricklincs45]

Hi, Not too sure I'm afraid, I think Norman Francis (top end of town - Burton Rd I think) used to deal with MZ's but haven't been up that way in years so not sure if the shop is still there. Have just tried a Google search but no luck there either. Might be worth asking around in the forums to see if anyone knows of a specialist around here, other than that, maybe chatting to staff at one of the smaller bike shops might turn up a name.

Hope that's some help,

Rick.

[BigTedSalad]

Sadly Norman died at the I.O.M. TT sometime in the 80's, as I remember. I live on Burton Road myself and there's no trace of his garage or the stable of Manx Nortons and Morgan 3 wheelers he used to keep there.