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The ingenuity, innovation, creativity and
craftsmanship of this market never ceases to amaze,
and the 'tribe' that is the AMD World Championship
competitor community is a truly remarkable breed.
2013, the first year we brought the 'AMD' to Europe
ter seven years at Sturgis, the win was taken by a
rtain Don Cronin from Ireland, one of the smallest
contemporary custom motorcycle markets, but one
unches way above its weight with a small number
hly skilled and dedicated enthusiasts.
d the 'Band of Brothers' and fellow travelers who contribute
Medaza Cycles projects are a remarkable bunch, as
mücke' (Mosquito), his fifth place Avon Freestyle MZ ETZ 250,
.
retty much everything handmade, the craftsmanship is
dispute - it is the vision that is so stunning. Who on earth
ver have re-visualized the humble East German 1981 MZ
y - speaking as someone whose first ever bike was an MZ
5, I certainly couldn't have, and how I'd have lusted after
kuni carb!
s are a wonderful reimagining of the original
eat 2-stroker, a bike that is still seen in club
n the UK, and it is the downwind enthusiast
mpionship.com
and tuning market from that fan base that Don plundered to come
up with the Wilf Green 300 cc conversion kit with its Mahle piston.
In terms of special features worthy of note? It's an endless list, the
simplicity camouflages so much detail, but it’s a list that includes a
self 3D printed headlight cowl, and there's an expansion chamber
exhaust system, with handlebars, controls and footrests all also
made by Medaza in stainless steel.
The reprofiled head and barrel have turned a humble original lump
of an engine into a thing of beauty, and that shock absorber? From
no less than a Ducati Panigale!
The alternator cover, rear suspension linkages, taillight unit and fork
yokes (and more besides) are all designed and produced in
aluminum by Medaza. The wiring is by Chris at Medaza,
incorporating a self-generating ignition system.
The Yamaha wheels were re-built by Richard Chanter, the upholstery
is by Sarunas Svirskas, graphics by Damien O'Brien and, himself no
stranger to the 'AMD', the oh so subtle, yet
oh so right paint, is by Ger Conlon.
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