Ok People I've decided to sell But while tidying it up a bit today as I've not used it for a few months I've discovered the bottom alloy flange of the starter motor is cracked allowing the starter to move preventing me from starting it. I had it running a few weeks ago and I can guarantee it runs ok. In fact it's a nice little engine!! I thought it sounded a bit different when starting but I put it down to lack of charge and when I did charge it up I found the real problem
I fitted a new belt(£50) and I started it then to check it out!!
It doesn't have a pull start and the transmission is CVT so you can't push or kick it.
It does however have a blank on the end of the cam which conceals a spigot for using a starting handle if anyone wants to make one up?? Anti clockwise turn.
I've always had the intention of making one up as an emergency measure but the charging system is a 2cv alternator and never failed so I've never got round to it. I still might have a go if it doesn't sell quickly.
Either that or if anyone's got a starter motor for a DY41/42 it's an easy repair.I suppose it could be alloy welded??
Looking at the parts manual it's 210-70502-10 and it would appear it's the same as the DY/30/35???
It's still taxed/tested till the end of the month so if anyone wants a cheapish bike for the rally this will do if you can get some way of starting it.
I have considered fitting an old Albion or Villiers box as there is no room for a standard brit bike gearbox. That would give you the kick start option??
The other option would be to drop in a Yanmar clone with tapered shaft.
I will drop the price to £1250 to allow for the starter.
I've also got a few MZ bits eg forks,front/rear wheels etc. I had considered getting the wider rear rim spoked to the front hub to beef it up a bit as MZ front wheels are a bit skinny.
I'll keep it on here for a couple of weeks then it'll be on ebay. Swaps or p/x considered!! Standard bike/scooter etc??
In the meantime I'll be looking for a starter please?????
