War time hacks - Page 2

Mr.Efficiency · 10-19-2011, 10:06 AM

Blue Moon in Atlanta had a splendid Zundapp a few years ago, but the $31,000 price tag was a bit too rich. I have about a $4000 budget for my own rig... and got my Ural going for 3!

zundappuk · 10-19-2011, 02:04 PM

Post away you said....

Here are some pictures from the Militracks show 2010 at the Overloon museum Holland.

First KS750, then R75

zundappuk · 10-19-2011, 02:15 PM

R75 at Overloon

zundappuk · 10-19-2011, 02:18 PM

R75 for sale at the Veterama Mannheim 2009.

zundappuk · 10-19-2011, 02:20 PM

Also for sale at Veterama 2009

zundappuk · 10-19-2011, 02:44 PM

This one belongs to a friend who works in the film industry. Some subtle differences, the fork legs are slightly shorter than later models, and extra grab handle, not much really!

zundappuk · 10-19-2011, 02:45 PM

Another friend preffered the 'in service" look....

indianscout · 10-19-2011, 02:59 PM

You forgot Indian's contribution to the war effort. Here's a few of the guys on a buddies 640 Indian scout and sidecar at a WWII reenactment.

Oh-ya, he also does the reenactment of the Battle of the Bulge so snow is no problem for him ether....

zundappuk · 10-19-2011, 03:05 PM

I mentioned earlier that I ran a tour for some Dutch friends in the Ardennes. The first day it was -10c. Second day it was a nice -6c....

Here we have stopped at the King Tiger in La Gleize Belgium.

KneeDrachen · 10-20-2011, 05:13 AM

Please pardon my stupidity, but was the KS750 a rigid fork and/or rear end? I see the springs for the saddle, but the forks look solid? For mechanical simplicity/strength?

sidecarMick · 10-20-2011, 05:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KneeDrachen

Please pardon my stupidity, but was the KS750 a rigid fork and/or rear end? I see the springs for the saddle, but the forks look solid? For mechanical simplicity/strength?

They're girder forks. If you look closely, you can see the dog bones at each end of the headstock.

Cheers, Mick.

KneeDrachen · 10-20-2011, 05:44 AM

Thank you for the insight, would have never noticed them.

zundappuk · 10-20-2011, 07:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KneeDrachen

Please pardon my stupidity, but was the KS750 a rigid fork and/or rear end? I see the springs for the saddle, but the forks look solid? For mechanical simplicity/strength?

I suppose you could call them a parallelagram fork. The springs are in the fork tubes, under the domed end-cover there is a "rocker" that compresses the spring. There is also a central oil dampner as part of the steering head. I have some pictures somewhere from when I tore down the forks on my first KS750. If I can find them I will post some pictures.

One downside of the KS750 is that Zundapp decided to make it very complex and well built, most of its bearing are needles. That includes suspension as well as the engine mains.......

David

fyr · 10-20-2011, 09:49 AM

Hey David
Fantastic pics of these rigs! I love the "in service" bike... Well loved!
By the way-
What are the three tubes running underneath the front seat? Are they a battery unit of some type?
Id like to pm you with some other KS questions questions if you wouldnt mind.
Cheers

Quote:

Originally Posted by zundappuk

This one belongs to a friend who works in the film industry. Some subtle differences, the fork legs are slightly shorter than later models, and extra grab handle, not much really!

zundappuk · 10-20-2011, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fyr

Hey David
Fantastic pics of these rigs! I love the "in service" bike... Well loved!
By the way-
What are the three tubes running underneath the front seat? Are they a battery unit of some type?
Id like to pm you with some other KS questions questions if you wouldnt mind.
Cheers

The three tubes are dust collection tubes for the late type cyclonic air cleaner.

Feel free to PM.

David

10-19-2011, 10:06 AM	#16
Mr.Efficiency Adventure Wuss Joined: May 2007 Location: Cleveland Oddometer: 417	Blue Moon in Atlanta had a splendid Zundapp a few years ago, but the $31,000 price tag was a bit too rich. I have about a $4000 budget for my own rig... and got my Ural going for 3! __________________ The Road is Life Jack Kerouac

10-19-2011, 02:04 PM	#17
zundappuk Adventurer Joined: Sep 2011 Location: A Brit behind the Siegfried Line in the Eifel Oddometer: 43	More Wartime hacks Post away you said.... Here are some pictures from the Militracks show 2010 at the Overloon museum Holland. First KS750, then R75 Attached Images

10-19-2011, 02:15 PM	#18
zundappuk Adventurer Joined: Sep 2011 Location: A Brit behind the Siegfried Line in the Eifel Oddometer: 43	R75 at Overloon Attached Images

10-19-2011, 02:18 PM	#19
zundappuk Adventurer Joined: Sep 2011 Location: A Brit behind the Siegfried Line in the Eifel Oddometer: 43	And more R75 for sale at the Veterama Mannheim 2009. Attached Images

10-19-2011, 02:20 PM	#20
zundappuk Adventurer Joined: Sep 2011 Location: A Brit behind the Siegfried Line in the Eifel Oddometer: 43	BMW R12's too? Also for sale at Veterama 2009 Attached Images

10-19-2011, 02:44 PM	#21
zundappuk Adventurer Joined: Sep 2011 Location: A Brit behind the Siegfried Line in the Eifel Oddometer: 43	An Early KS750 This one belongs to a friend who works in the film industry. Some subtle differences, the fork legs are slightly shorter than later models, and extra grab handle, not much really! Attached Images

10-19-2011, 02:45 PM	#22
zundappuk Adventurer Joined: Sep 2011 Location: A Brit behind the Siegfried Line in the Eifel Oddometer: 43	Another friend used to have this well worn example Another friend preffered the 'in service" look.... Attached Images

10-19-2011, 02:59 PM	#23
indianscout Dexter Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Peoples Republic of Minnesota Oddometer: 613	You forgot Indian's contribution to the war effort. Here's a few of the guys on a buddies 640 Indian scout and sidecar at a WWII reenactment. Oh-ya, he also does the reenactment of the Battle of the Bulge so snow is no problem for him ether....

10-19-2011, 03:05 PM	#24
zundappuk Adventurer Joined: Sep 2011 Location: A Brit behind the Siegfried Line in the Eifel Oddometer: 43	I'll raise you.... I mentioned earlier that I ran a tour for some Dutch friends in the Ardennes. The first day it was -10c. Second day it was a nice -6c.... Here we have stopped at the King Tiger in La Gleize Belgium. Attached Images

10-20-2011, 05:13 AM	#25
KneeDrachen MORE COWBELL!!! Joined: Jul 2006 Location: HarCo, MD Oddometer: 1,086	Please pardon my stupidity, but was the KS750 a rigid fork and/or rear end? I see the springs for the saddle, but the forks look solid? For mechanical simplicity/strength? __________________ Breathe, keep breathing, I can't do this alone

10-20-2011, 05:44 AM	#27
KneeDrachen MORE COWBELL!!! Joined: Jul 2006 Location: HarCo, MD Oddometer: 1,086	Thank you for the insight, would have never noticed them. __________________ Breathe, keep breathing, I can't do this alone

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