I have an '82. Runs a little rich but never fails to start and runs decently strong. One thing I appreciate is it's only one carb despite 2 cylinders, and not even a vacuum carb like the 250s and larger. Very simple. Tempted to go with a larger front sprocket so that it doesn't scream as much on the top end.
I have installed coilovers on mine, it cost me $659 plus the price of hiro oilovers$995,, is handling better and I think it picked up a little bit of speed. Do it do it, unless you drive in Grandpa's mode.
Greetings Magic Mike from another Mike, but I'm not magic anymore with a wrench or any other tool. Oddly, I live in N GA, and I'm the one who purchased the 2004 SL500 from Mrs. Wizard. Had it not been for the work you did on it and the new parts you added, I wouldn't have given it a second sniff. I watched all the videos on it and called Crazy D. to close the deal and shipped it east. Same SL500, I think, you had in a video doing the "Rodeo." That one operation convinced me I needed the car! Ever since I bought it I've been traveling around to county fairs and parades demonstrating the Rodeo abilities to huge crowds. LOL Actually, my son is an ASE Master Technician and works as an instructor for a manufacturer whose name I won't mention, but Mercedes merged with them, and some funky cars emerged before they parted ways. He called one night when he had my SL500 and said, "Dad, Look what I can make your car do." I responded, "...well, Magic Mike did that on one of Wizard's videos, so that's not its First Rodeo! (once-in-a-lifetime chance to use that joke.) Hoovie autographed it before it left and I'm now looking out across my fleet at it. Its lifestyle isn't quite sedentary so far, besides, my last blocks were used under my Camaro. I think a Mercedes should have bricks instead of blocks, It's a great car and nothing you repaired has broken. Thanks for being its caretaker! And yes, I have been a subscriber since tour channel was announced.
I just recently bought a 1994 Roadmaster as well and I am absolutely in love with it. It has been very well maintained and while there are a few small things that are less than perfect but everything works as it should and it's so damn comfortable. Thankfully I do not put anywhere near the miles it sounds like you do in a year on car so the 17mpg average that i get isn't a problem for me at all.
ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-W4BvSYLQF8U.html Weight starts at 47:10 - impressive pile of parts - total weight over 260lbs with fluids. Struts weight 42lbs. Savings of about 220lbs!!!!
Just done mine the easiest way of removing the alternator is to undo the exhaust that way you end up with more room . Its a lot quicker than messing about with engine mounts.
I have a 2006 Honda Big Ruckus, 249cc. Around town the small engine produces more than enough power and I have taken it up to 75 MPH on the freeway. However, It takes forever to reach freeway speeds. I live in a rural section of Northern Nevada, so the roads are not too crowded. I'd be terrified to go on a freeway in a major city with lots of traffic. Still the smaller motors are wonderful to ride.
I have a 2023 300cc rebel and I’m about same height and weight and I have zero issues getting this up to 90. You don’t get exciting acceleration at any speed but it’s more than capable on highway in terms of power. The limitation at high speeds is more of a comfort factor than speed. I love it for a few exit ride on the highway then back on the secondary roads where it’s most enjoyable. Can’t beat 90+ mpg and fun ride and super inexpensive maintenance and insurance. Love this bike.
Converting any Mercedes from the ABC suspension to coilovers seems to me a retrograde move. The ABC suspension is a massive part of the appeal of these cars, with their sublime ride quality. These were very expansion cars when new, so replacements parts will be correspondingly expensive. However, there are a number of companies now offering rebuilt ABC struts at a fraction of the cost of new Mercedes units. Removal and fitting is relatively simple and well with the abilities of a home mechanic. An ABC fluid flush is also a DIY task and will resolve / prevent many of the issues with ABC suspension. I maintain a 2000 CL500 and a 2007 SL350 (with ABC option) at home for reasonable cost.
