The project
The modification and restoration of this motorcycle were a significant challenge for me as an occasional craftsman, constantly pushing and demanding me beyond my comfort zone. Initially planned for just one winter, the project eventually spanned from October 2019 to May 2022, considering the first trouble-free test rides as the project’s completion. But honestly, a motorcycle that old is a never ending story. Working on the motorcycle became a metaphor for working on myself. Patience, skill, and resilience were gradually expanded thanks to various challenges and setbacks. It strained my nerves, willpower, and wallet – but in the end, it was one of the best experiences of my life.
The workshop
I found the necessary knowledge and the right place to work on my motorcycle at Loose Screw in Dachau. As a member of the creative workshop, you can work on your own machine with guidance. Additionally, Enrico is always happy to answer any questions about motorcycles, assist with the work, or steps in himself if you get stuck.
The bike
Detailed information
- Rims powder-coated
- New headlight
- New tires: Continental TKC 80
- Rear fender
- Carburetor overhauled
- Brakes overhauled
- Engine dry ice blasted and painted
- Frame, swingarm, and small parts powder-coated black
- Wheel seals replaced
- New steering head bearings
- Shortened rear frame
- Seat pan built for new rear frame
- Front/rear wheel bearings replaced
- New fork seals
- New oil filter
- New spark plugs
- New speedometer
- New engine gaskets
- New 3-in-1 mini rear indicators
- New front indicators
- New handlebar and crossbar
- New battery
- Racetronic ECU
- New rectifier/regulator
- New brake and clutch levers
- control buttons installed
- New chain set
- Fork gaiters installed
- New rear shock absorbers
- Exhaust headers wrapped with heat shield tape
- Seat upholstered and covered based on seat pan
- New horn
- New ignition lock
- New throttle grip
- Stainless steel brake lines installed
- Swingarm axle replaced
- New throttle and clutch cables
- New footpeg rubbers
- New rear brake cylinder
- New rear footpegs
- Tank designed and painted
- Alternator replaced
- New sprockets installed
- New exhaust mufflers
- New mirrors
- Entire wiring harness replaced
1. Facts | |||
Production | Year | 1976 to 1978 | |
Numbering (Frame) | Start | n/a | |
Colors | blue, red, black | ||
New price | DM | 3,952 DM | |
2. Engine Data | |||
Engine type | 2-cylinder inline, 4-stroke | ||
Valve control | OHC, chain, 2 valves | ||
Camshaft | 1 overhead | ||
Displacement | ccm | 353 ccm | |
Bore | mm | 66 mm | |
Stroke | mm | 52.4 mm | |
Compression ratio | 8.7:1 | ||
Carburetor | 2 Mikuni constant velocity carburetors with 34 mm passage each | ||
3. Performance Data | |||
Power | HP | 27 HP | |
at RPM | min-1 | 8,000 RPM | |
Torque | Nm | 26.2 Nm | |
at RPM | min-1 | 6,800 RPM | |
Power-to-weight ratio | Kg/HP | 6.2 Kg/HP | |
Top speed | km/h | 145 km/h | |
4. Dimensions | |||
Length | mm | 2,004 mm | |
Wheelbase | mm | 1,335 mm | |
Curb weight | Kg | 167 Kg | |
5. Brakes | |||
Front brake | Disc 267 mm | ||
Rear brake | Disc 267 mm | ||
6. Drive | |||
Transmission | 6-speed foot shift | ||
Drive | Chain | ||
Starter | Kickstarter, electric starter |