Zundapp - I must be nuts?

[darmst6829]

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.

[beys]

Originally Posted by bmwhacker

This one appears to be a twin port 2 cycle single...hand shifted

Originally Posted by Paul Mihalka

This bike is a DKW, not a Zündapp.

Right, but he was close:

Zündapp DB 200

Originally Posted by bmwhacker

A side valve boxer. Not sure what model.

K 500


When we were kids back in the 70s, we were allowed to ride small mopeds limited to 15mph, so those Zündapp were the most wanted



because it was possible to fit the 6hp-cylinder of that one



and with changed carb, exhaust and gearing it ran up to 60mph





...luckily never had trouble with law enforcement...


greets beys

[nsu max]

Here's a link to my 1953 db 200 Norma.

http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/...Picture047.jpg

[Barnone]

Originally Posted by Bill Harris

Gearbox? Looks more like a chain gang... :)

Never have seen a Zundapp boxer. In the '60's a couple of friends had Zundapp two-strokes. Memorable because the bike's name sounded like the bike: "zun-zun-dap-dap-dap-dap" .

That's funny, We use to call them zun-dum-dum-dum back in the late 50's.

[bk brkr baker]

I had a Rickman 125 with the Zundapp 2 stroke single. When I got it it wouldn't run. I sorted that out and it ran strong but, You picked a gear and stayed in it because it would not shift.
There was a locater peg that had been busted out of the cases that was supposed to prevent the shifting ratchet from rotating.I tried J.B. weld and it lasted for about two shifts.
The thing is when you had it in first it would pull the front wheel just rolling the throttle.
I sold it and got my money back but now wish I still had it.

[Nemosengineer]

Originally Posted by bmwhacker

Someday?

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

: Mike

[Garbln]

That transmition can't be too bad. There's been a Zundapp with a Corvair engine in it running around Mpls for years.

[nsu max]

Originally Posted by Garbln

That transmition can't be too bad. There's been a Zundapp with a Corvair engine in it running around Mpls for years.

Pictures please?

[corzapp]

The Corvair powered Zundapp in Minneapolis is mine. It was built in the mid sixties by my father. I can't say how good the Zundapp gearbox is because mine uses the corvair torque converter connected to a single speed gearbox.

Here are some pictures others have taken of my bike.

http://twofastdogs.smugmug.com/Motor...55030922_7V3D2

http://westbankmc.com/photoalbums/20.../img_2206.html

[vtwin]

Originally Posted by nsu max

Here's a link to my 1953 db 200 Norma.

http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/...Picture047.jpg

Nice little bike.

[bk brkr baker]

For corzapp.

Seems to bmwahacker something like this means you can't go wrong. If something can't be done with the Zapp motor or trans , just slip in a Corvair and torque converter.

[bmwhacker]

Originally Posted by Nemosengineer

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

: Mike

Lucas? I didn't know what kind of fenders those were must be English?...I wonder what year?

[bmwhacker]

An old forgotten Zundapp:





Think Zundapp parts are hard to find? Try an Opel Motorcycle.

[Bill Harris]

Try an Opel Motorcycle

I didn't know that Opel still made cars...

[fyr]

If I won the lottery and had the dosh the first bike id buy is an original (or close to) Wermacht issue Zundapp KS750 hack. Way over engineered for a bike of the era but sweet. Tank enveloped by huge frame, 2wd, 4 spd road gearbox and low 4 spd "gelande" gear box..
It's engine is a slight Vee (not flat). Lots of $$ for a good example.

I believe the KS 601 was the go to bike for early Elefantreffen runs. GO FOR IT!

Hmmm, post 1000