Old school rides: Let's see 'em! - Page 460

Motoduc1 · 09-17-2012, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by vernon dent

Mercifully, the owner removed the chain, thus preventing that poor TX 750 from ever being ridden in public view.

That's horrible!

lrutt · 09-17-2012, 11:13 AM

perfect bike for key west.

Hercules GS · 09-17-2012, 01:52 PM

Hallo Folks,

here is my 50cc Hercules/Sachs from Nürnberg. It´s from januarary 1969 and it is still original. I found it on ebay, i cleaned it and now it´s on the road. Only 5,8 HP, but it goes over 80 km/h .

It was the dream of the germany youg generation ....

NellieDriver · 09-29-2012, 04:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hercules GS

Hallo Folks,

here is my 50cc Hercules/Sachs from Nürnberg. It´s from januarary 1969 and it is still original. I found it on ebay, i cleaned it and now it´s on the road. Only 5,8 HP, but it goes over 80 km/h .

It was the dream of the germany youg generation ....

Hi compatriot from Dragonhill,

you are right: these bikes like Hercules, Zündapp ("es zündet und stellt ab), Kreidler and Maico have been the dream bikes of our young generation whenn we were 15 years old. I owned a Kreidler Florett of 1964 and couldn't imagine in that times what kind of big bikes we would have only some years later... It was incredibile what followed after.

Thank you for pics of your Schnapsglas-dream.

Nelliedriver

shupe · 10-04-2012, 02:09 PM

Mine after a 600 mile day (Huntsville, Al to Rose, Ok)

Ek4130 · 10-04-2012, 04:15 PM

R90/6. Love
I wish I could get it to put the pic up without
Having to click the link. I'll keep working on that.
Anyway, Lester mags, Heinrich tank and an
Rs fairing.

http://instagr.am/p/QTDrR0mVYb/

Strog · 10-04-2012, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ek4130

R90/6. Love
I wish I could get it to put the pic up without
Having to click the link. I'll keep working on that.
Anyway, Lester mags, Heinrich tank and an
Rs fairing.

http://instagr.am/p/QTDrR0mVYb/

Silly IT guy showing off.

Ek4130 · 10-05-2012, 12:39 PM

Thanks Dale!

busapilot · 10-06-2012, 06:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by summerinmaine

Have posted this elsewhere, but it belongs here:

Almost messed up my iPad drooling on it! Sweet ride!

jehu · 10-07-2012, 04:22 PM

Nailhead · 10-09-2012, 12:24 PM

Excellent desktop photo there.

jehu · 10-09-2012, 06:09 PM

thanks.

jas67 · 10-10-2012, 03:16 AM

Just got this!

It looks pretty nice, but there is a small hole in the exhaust collector near where it connects to the muffler (see last pic), so I'm open to suggestions as to the best way to repair it.

Bringing it home:

This thing is absolutely beautiful! It was its owner's pride and joy, but he didn't have time to ride it enough (he has an R1150R too, which he doesn't ride enough either), so he decided to sell. The owner was torn about selling, but after meeting me and talking to me for a while was happy it was "going to a good home". It was definitely his baby. The left side case and countersprocket cover are BRAND NEW. As are the mirrors, and the seat and seat grab handle. The inside of the tank is 100% free of any rust and clean as a whistle. The original paint on it is about an 8.5. The only reason it isn't a 10 is a few minor scratches and one small chip repair. The tank decals are excellent as well.

Cosmetic needs to make perfect: clean up, and maybe paint the right side engine cases (not bad, but look bad due to the new ones on the other side), same goes for the valve covers. Wet sand and maybe polish the rear brake drum, and fork lowers.

Other needs:
Battery is dead.
Small hole in exhaust collector as was shown in the pics.
Brake caliper is hanging. We pushed up his uphill driveway and loaded it just fine, but when I applied the brake bringing it down off my trailer, it never released. It was a real #$%* pushing it into the garage with the brake hanging like that. I tried releasing pressure with the bleed screw in case the problem was a collapsed brake line but that didn't help. I'll be having to rebuild or replace the caliper.

As for the engine, it starts and runs nicely, so I'm sure just an oil change, valve clearance check/adjust, and timing check/adjust, and it'll be all set.

With my '75 CB360T:

pingvin · 10-13-2012, 09:43 AM

First ride on "new" 1981 Husky 420 automatic, not quite used to it yet as free out when off gas so no engine braking. Very convenient in tough terrain though, no worry about clutcing, gearing or stalling. Twist and go :!: Not pretty but then I don't need to worry about crashing

Bloodweiser · 10-14-2012, 04:53 AM

09-17-2012, 11:13 AM	#6887
lrutt SILENCE.....i kill you Joined: Jul 2005 Oddometer: 796	perfect bike for key west. __________________ 2004 Harley Sporster 1200C, 2001 Ducati M900, 2001 Honda XR650L, 1994 Harley Heritage, 1978 Honda CB750K with sidecar, 1977 Moto Guzzi 850 LeMans, 1976 Honda CB750K, 1965 Honda 305 Dream, 1973 Norton 850 Commando, 1971 Triumph Trophy 650, 1970 Honda Trail 90, 1970 Triumph Tiger 650, 1973 Honda Z50, 1984 Yamaha Virago 1000, 1981 Honda Passport 70, 1970 Suzuki T250, 1971 Yamaha RT1 360

09-17-2012, 01:52 PM	#6888
Hercules GS n00b Joined: Feb 2012 Location: Dragonhill, Germany Oddometer: 2	Hercules K50 Super Sport 1969 original Hallo Folks, here is my 50cc Hercules/Sachs from Nürnberg. It´s from januarary 1969 and it is still original. I found it on ebay, i cleaned it and now it´s on the road. Only 5,8 HP, but it goes over 80 km/h . It was the dream of the germany youg generation ....

10-04-2012, 02:09 PM	#6890
shupe Adventurer Joined: Oct 2010 Location: Central Fla Oddometer: 70	Mine after a 600 mile day (Huntsville, Al to Rose, Ok) __________________ __________________ "Experience has shown that it is preferable to use a comparatively large motor running at a moderate speed in preference to a smaller motor running at high speed." -Harley-Davidson sales brochure - 1905

10-04-2012, 04:15 PM	#6891
Ek4130 Eric Joined: Feb 2011 Location: Chicago Oddometer: 39	Olds cool R90/6. Love I wish I could get it to put the pic up without Having to click the link. I'll keep working on that. Anyway, Lester mags, Heinrich tank and an Rs fairing. http://instagr.am/p/QTDrR0mVYb/ Ek4130 screwed with this post 10-04-2012 at 04:22 PM

10-05-2012, 12:39 PM	#6893
Ek4130 Eric Joined: Feb 2011 Location: Chicago Oddometer: 39	R90/6 Thanks Dale!

10-07-2012, 04:22 PM	#6895
jehu ∩HƏſ Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Vail,AZ Oddometer: 2,972

10-09-2012, 12:24 PM	#6896
Nailhead Painting by numbers Joined: Apr 2003 Location: Glendo, WY- Pop. 230 Oddometer: 5,385	Excellent desktop photo there. __________________ -Chris '04 GS Adv- A fond memory '07 990 Adventure- still bonding... How hard can it be? - Jeremy Clarkson

10-09-2012, 06:09 PM	#6897
jehu ∩HƏſ Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Vail,AZ Oddometer: 2,972	thanks.

10-10-2012, 03:16 AM	#6898
jas67 Studly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2011 Oddometer: 531	1976 Honda CB400F Just got this! It looks pretty nice, but there is a small hole in the exhaust collector near where it connects to the muffler (see last pic), so I'm open to suggestions as to the best way to repair it. Bringing it home: This thing is absolutely beautiful! It was its owner's pride and joy, but he didn't have time to ride it enough (he has an R1150R too, which he doesn't ride enough either), so he decided to sell. The owner was torn about selling, but after meeting me and talking to me for a while was happy it was "going to a good home". It was definitely his baby. The left side case and countersprocket cover are BRAND NEW. As are the mirrors, and the seat and seat grab handle. The inside of the tank is 100% free of any rust and clean as a whistle. The original paint on it is about an 8.5. The only reason it isn't a 10 is a few minor scratches and one small chip repair. The tank decals are excellent as well. Cosmetic needs to make perfect: clean up, and maybe paint the right side engine cases (not bad, but look bad due to the new ones on the other side), same goes for the valve covers. Wet sand and maybe polish the rear brake drum, and fork lowers. Other needs: Battery is dead. Small hole in exhaust collector as was shown in the pics. Brake caliper is hanging. We pushed up his uphill driveway and loaded it just fine, but when I applied the brake bringing it down off my trailer, it never released. It was a real #$%* pushing it into the garage with the brake hanging like that. I tried releasing pressure with the bleed screw in case the problem was a collapsed brake line but that didn't help. I'll be having to rebuild or replace the caliper. As for the engine, it starts and runs nicely, so I'm sure just an oil change, valve clearance check/adjust, and timing check/adjust, and it'll be all set. With my '75 CB360T: __________________ Moto Guzzi: 2009 Moto Guzzi V7 Classic, 2006 Breva 1100 Honda: 1996 VFR750, 1990 VTR250, 1976 CB400F, 1976 CB360T, 1975 CB550, 1975 CB400F 1975 CB360T, 1974 CB350F, 1973 CL450, 1970 CL175, 1968 CL175(2), 1967 CB160(2), 1967 CL160 Yamaha: 1973 RD350

10-13-2012, 09:43 AM	#6899
pingvin Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Kongsberg, Norway Oddometer: 273	First ride on "new" 1981 Husky 420 automatic, not quite used to it yet as free out when off gas so no engine braking. Very convenient in tough terrain though, no worry about clutcing, gearing or stalling. Twist and go :!: Not pretty but then I don't need to worry about crashing __________________ 2009 KTM 690 Enduro R (converted to SMC) 2010 KTM 530 EXC-R 2006 Suzuki RM-Z 250 1981 Husqvarna 520 AE

10-14-2012, 04:53 AM	#6900
Bloodweiser honestly Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Upstate Ny Oddometer: 2,260	__________________ the carrot seed - honest country. Bulletproof VS. Bloodweiser - yamaha world super GP TT 5000 BW - 455 : BP - 100

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