Two Stroke Motocross

Two Stroke Motocross Forum => Vintage Two Strokes => Topic started by: M.Rad. on July 28, 2011, 03:57:21 PM

Title: Great site, my first post-enjoy!
Post by: M.Rad. on July 28, 2011, 03:57:21 PM: So cool! So, So cool!

http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/dakar-2011-a-lonely-bultaco-motorcycle-joins-the-fun.htm (http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/dakar-2011-a-lonely-bultaco-motorcycle-joins-the-fun.htm)

http://articles.superhunky.com/4/265 (http://articles.superhunky.com/4/265)

Regards,
M.R.
Title: Re: Great site, my first post-enjoy!
Post by: SachsGS on July 28, 2011, 05:28:09 PM: Welcome aboard!I see we have someone who appreciates the finer things in life (I have a 74 Pursang 250 and a 75 Alpina 350). ;D
Title: Re: Great site, my first post-enjoy!
Post by: M.Rad. on July 28, 2011, 07:46:37 PM: Appreciate-yes. Own, unfortunately, no. I have always been a fan of the '76 Pursang 370, a true work of art.

Personally I own a 1977 Suzuki DS185, 1978 Suzuki DR370, and a 1991 Honda CR500. But as soon as I hit those lottery numbers...

Congratulations on your fine stable of historic mounts, SachsGS.

Regards,
M.R.
Title: Re: Great site, my first post-enjoy!
Post by: SachsGS on July 28, 2011, 10:10:48 PM: Two Buls I'm looking for are a 72 Matador and a 76/77/78 Frontera.I've found that if a person never gives up one will usually show up sooner or later at a reasonable price.Case in point:I was at a shop picking up a vintage Montesa Cota and I saw what appeared to be the rear of a Sachs engine on an overhead shelf.When I inquired about it the owner said it was going to the dump that afternoon and gave most of the bike to me for free - a 1969 Zundapp 100 ISDT. ;D
Title: Re: Great site, my first post-enjoy!
Post by: M.Rad. on July 29, 2011, 07:31:48 AM: Man, an ISDT yet! I'd love to "stumble" on to something like that, but how does one go about finding the barn, or old shop, or cluttered garage with a possible treasure? How would I begin such a search?

Regards,
M.R.
Title: Re: Great site, my first post-enjoy!
Post by: SachsGS on July 29, 2011, 09:07:16 AM: Craigslist,Kijiji,bargain finders and networking.Once a person develops a reputation as a vintage bike collector the bikes will tend to come to you.Couple of examples that have come my way:a seven fin CZ 125 - the guy said his wife told him to bring it to the dump.He was the original owner.The CZ fired up with a carb cleaning and the price was a case of beer.

1980 Gilera 125 MX - my brother found the bike abandoned in an orchard.

1981 Wheelsmith Maico 250 - a friend found the bike.$250.

In the case of the Zundapp I responded to an ad for a Montesa Cota on Craigslist.Turns out the guy had two Cotas,the Zundapp (free) and a basket case CZ 250 MX ($25).

Once I was driving to town and I saw the cylinder head of a Ducati 250 sticking out of a garbage can (sharp eyes!).Next garbage day the rest of the Ducati 250 Scrambler was parked next to the garbage can.A friend found me a 1975 Sachs 175 (first generation 1751 5A) at the scrap metal dealer.

I know the locations of more than a few bikes - (2) CZ 400s and a Can Am 350 ASE for example.You have to be careful or things can get out of control! ::)
Title: Re: Great site, my first post-enjoy!
Post by: ford832 on July 30, 2011, 05:24:22 PM: The main thought that occurs to me here are how many pieces of irretrievable moto history end up on the trash heap? :(
Title: Re: Great site, my first post-enjoy!
Post by: SachsGS on July 30, 2011, 07:15:13 PM: This is going back many years but a friend intercepted a truck load of Yamaha Canada factory YZs on the way to the crusher.This was before the production rule and the bikes were hand made and I saw them - billet forks,sandcast magnesium cases, etc..Talk about trick!
Title: Re: Great site, my first post-enjoy!
Post by: ford832 on July 31, 2011, 02:56:57 PM: I assume you have them stashed away in your basement now? :)
Title: Re: Great site, my first post-enjoy!
Post by: SachsGS on July 31, 2011, 08:46:13 PM: Unfortunately,no.The watercooled 125 ended up as a roadracer and the rest,I'm not sure (my friend passed away shortly after).If I did have them I'd be cruising in my SL Benz,top down,cigar in mouth and cheezy Euro techno pop blaring away. ;)
Title: Re: Great site, my first post-enjoy!
Post by: ford832 on August 21, 2011, 07:20:16 AM: Exactly how I pictured you.If I could find it I'd link the Simpsons Hellfish episode where the German guy drives away doing just that.Oh well. :)