Zundapp - I must be nuts?

bmwhacker · 03-02-2011, 11:32 PM

Came across this a few years ago. I'm thinking of a different project and this is definately that. I found today that it is still available. Hopefully it won't bankrupt me if I buy it.

Now just have to sell one of my bikes.

1954 Zundapp KS 601

norton73 · 03-03-2011, 04:27 AM

Yeah, but if you ride it to a BMW rally, they'll all ask you why you put your name on the tank.

Kamakura Kid · 03-03-2011, 05:09 AM

Why not? Go for it! Post pics

beys · 03-03-2011, 08:16 AM

the green elephant, great ride

at the time mostly used with sidecar.

the most interesting feature is the gear box:

go for it

greets beys

bmwhacker · 03-03-2011, 07:08 PM

Someday?

Easy-Z · 03-03-2011, 09:05 PM

I've heard of Zundapp, but I've only seen their scooters with that big funky front fender. I got a cursory education from Wikipedia on the brand. The flat twin and the driven sidecar makes me think Ural, but this is obviously not a BMW ripoff. Is there any connection there?

I could Google some more, but could someone give us some more history for the good of everyone reading? Were they ever sold in the States?

BTW, the bike looks very complete. Does it run? I'll be very interested to see the progress.

Nemosengineer · 03-05-2011, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwhacker

Someday?

Please buy it, then sell me that tacky Lucas tail light bracket.

: Mike

east high · 03-03-2011, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by beys

wtf?

100mpg · 03-24-2012, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by east high

wtf?

looks like a nuclear proof 1 speed.

but what do I know.

jellycow · 03-04-2011, 03:53 AM

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Originally Posted by beys

Gear box? Fear box!

Paul Mihalka · 03-04-2011, 05:38 AM

Interesting information and collection of pictures. I remember some of them.
"This one appears to be a twin port 2 cycle single...hand shifted" This bike is a DKW, not a Zündapp.

concours · 01-31-2013, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by jellycow

Gear box? Fear box!

Roller chain is a very efficient way to transfer power... and in an oil bath probably lasts quite well.

darmst6829 · 03-04-2011, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwhacker

Came across this a few years ago. I'm thinking of a different project and this is definately that. I found today that it is still available. Hopefully it won't bankrupt me if I buy it.

Now just have to sell one of my bikes.

1954 Zundapp KS 601

Geez, clean the tank and carbs and it will run.... crank the Hank and crack the Jack.

Sniper X · 09-23-2011, 08:29 AM

Shoot,, just fit an electric motor, some batteries and ReName it DunZapp.

Kt-88 · 02-01-2013, 01:08 AM

This is a pretty cool thread to stumble upon.

03-02-2011, 11:32 PM	#1
bmwhacker ^OP Still on 3 wheels Joined: May 2009 Location: MONTANA NATIVE from NATIVE MONTANA Oddometer: 3,371	Zundapp - I must be nuts? Came across this a few years ago. I'm thinking of a different project and this is definately that. I found today that it is still available. Hopefully it won't bankrupt me if I buy it. Now just have to sell one of my bikes. 1954 Zundapp KS 601 __________________ http://jupiterhack.blogspot.com Living proof you shouldn't play with matches

03-03-2011, 04:27 AM	#2
norton73 drinkin' Joined: Dec 2003 Location: Beautiful Downtown Springville, Alabama Oddometer: 8,074	Yeah, but if you ride it to a BMW rally, they'll all ask you why you put your name on the tank. __________________ Loose nut holding the handlebars He’s one of those who knows that life is just a leap of faith. Spread your arms and hold your breath, always trust your cape. Guy Clark "The Cape"

03-03-2011, 05:09 AM	#3
Kamakura Kid Studly Adventurer Joined: May 2006 Location: currently in Kamakura, Japan! Oddometer: 688	Why not? Go for it! Post pics __________________ You can only be young once, but you can be immature forever!

03-03-2011, 07:08 PM	#5
bmwhacker ^OP Still on 3 wheels Joined: May 2009 Location: MONTANA NATIVE from NATIVE MONTANA Oddometer: 3,371	Someday? __________________ http://jupiterhack.blogspot.com Living proof you shouldn't play with matches

09-23-2011, 08:29 AM	#14
Sniper X De Oppresso Liber Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Central New Mexico, 7420ft above sea level Oddometer: 30,297	Shoot,, just fit an electric motor, some batteries and ReName it DunZapp. __________________ "I claim to be frightened of horses but do so only to get out of attending parades. It's peculiar but ...it works. The Horses get it. RESISTANCE IS NOT FUTILE. IT'S VOLTAGE DIVIDED BY CURRENT

03-03-2011, 08:16 AM	#4
beys Adventurer Joined: Feb 2011 Location: Southern Bavaria, Germany Oddometer: 17	the green elephant, great ride at the time mostly used with sidecar. the most interesting feature is the gear box: go for it greets beys

03-03-2011, 09:05 PM	#6
Easy-Z Underinteresting Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Alphabet District, Portland Oddometer: 3,253	I've heard of Zundapp, but I've only seen their scooters with that big funky front fender. I got a cursory education from Wikipedia on the brand. The flat twin and the driven sidecar makes me think Ural, but this is obviously not a BMW ripoff. Is there any connection there? I could Google some more, but could someone give us some more history for the good of everyone reading? Were they ever sold in the States? BTW, the bike looks very complete. Does it run? I'll be very interested to see the progress.

03-04-2011, 05:38 AM	#11
Paul Mihalka Old Fart Joined: May 2007 Location: Maryland Oddometer: 877	Interesting information and collection of pictures. I remember some of them. "This one appears to be a twin port 2 cycle single...hand shifted" This bike is a DKW, not a Zündapp.

02-01-2013, 01:08 AM	#15
Kt-88 I like everything. Joined: Sep 2012 Location: SLC area, Utah Oddometer: 350	This is a pretty cool thread to stumble upon.

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