I have what is now known as "vintage 80's/90's dirt bike syndrome" this affliction causes ones brain to turn off and go to a euphoric state of yesteryear where one covets every bike from this era regardless of condition or state the machine might be in. This affliction only presents itself when around such machines that are not already in ones possession and although not dangerous, it is costly.
I was afflicted earlier this year when one of my best friends, who shall remain nameless ( although his name rhymes with Schmish Schmatt) scored a beat to shit basket case 89 RM 125 K for 25$. I absolutely love the Zook model years 89-92. Just something about the way they look always excited me. To say I was jealous would be an understatement. Then one day he says to me " i'm giving you the zook, you come over and pick it up. I'm not going to do anything with it and I know you will do her justice"
Well, long story short I roll the old girl into my garage a couple of months ago, or what there is of her, and begin to asses the situation. I have here before me a rolling chassis and 2/3 an engine in a box. So I start locating and purchasing parts, levers, reed valve and boot, right side case, levers, hardware, cushions, whole electrical system, side panels, rear fender, front number plate, top end, crank rebuilt, cylinder, head, power valve, clutch, bars, chain and sprockets, chain guide and slider, etc etc.
I didnt have to do suspension as my best bud Angelo who owns Static suspension out of Long Island, told me he would rebuild the kit for free! A god send this one. He does great work and if ya want to give him business let me know and I will get you his contact info. Thanks Angelo, I am grateful.
well anyway, here are some pics of today's test: