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**eminemjohn** · 11-01-2014, 09:56 AM

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The zundapp was german manufacturer of 2 strokes basicaly the 50cc was targeted at college/scholl kids as they have a system 16 years can drive 50cc bikes without any driving licence so these were with LC engines called KS50 and in india Enfiled manufactured the same bike with aircolled engines called CS50 and other bikes from zundapp manufactured under licence
1. Silver plus /Zx50(50cc)
2. Furt /Ks175(175cc)
3. MOFA only for India (25cc)

Infact Fury was the First ever Indian bike to have DISC BRAKES with CAST ALLOY wheels.

**eminemjohn** · 11-01-2014, 10:07 AM

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Zundapp KS 50

Zundapp KS 175

Zundapp ZX 50

These there machines was made in India as mentioned in previous post from late 80's to mid 90's

**eminemjohn** · 11-03-2014, 10:31 AM

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Good morning and let this week be a great week !

Finaly the parts have come to the shed and assembly will start this week first the frame then the tyres, fork ..... I am excited 😋😆

Btw took some pics of the hard cromed fork tube

**eminemjohn** · 11-06-2014, 12:11 AM

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Hi guys finaly some progress assembly started 😃😀

**sambit** · 11-06-2014, 12:47 AM

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Long ago, in early 90s, when I was a kid, My Grand father's friend had this bike. I remember it solely due to the alloy wheels and the exhaust note. Funny thing is, Though I was curious, I never knew what bike it was, until I saw this thread(My grand father passed away at that time and not much contact with his friend anymore, and even he might not be alive anymore now). Yes, it was the explorer. I could still remember its unrefined engine note.
Restoration aside, I should thank you for refreshing those memories. I had many times sat on this bike's Tank accompanying him to the local fish market(I was around 8 then).
I am sorry, for being emotional on your technical thread. :P
Carry on your good work. I am sticked to this thread.

**eminemjohn** · 11-06-2014, 08:03 AM

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Originally posted by sambit View Post

Long ago, in early 90s, when I was a kid, My Grand father's friend had this bike. I remember it solely due to the alloy wheels and the exhaust note. Funny thing is, Though I was curious, I never knew what bike it was, until I saw this thread(My grand father passed away at that time and not much contact with his friend anymore, and even he might not be alive anymore now). Yes, it was the explorer. I could still remember its unrefined engine note.
Restoration aside, I should thank you for refreshing those memories. I had many times sat on this bike's Tank accompanying him to the local fish market(I was around 8 then).
I am sorry, for being emotional on your technical thread. :P
Carry on your good work. I am sticked to this thread.

Wow well said Sambit, strong emotional story i am feeling so happy and thankful for such wonderfull memories moments gets refreshed in this thread this make me motivated to do a great Job to this Little beast 😊

No dont be sorry its not a technical thread but a thread where life & parts comes poping from old days😜 thanks for sharing your beautiful memories if by any chance u have pics of that bike with ur grandpa or his friend plz do share

**eminemjohn** · 11-06-2014, 10:12 AM

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Some pics of the assembly

The alloys has come after painting and i am going to stick to the old tyres..btw can i get new tyres? as these spec wont be manufactured by any tyre maker I guess

**Mr.Boss** · 11-06-2014, 12:55 PM

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Originally posted by eminemjohn View Post

i am going to stick to the old tyres..btw can i get new tyres? as these spec wont be manufactured by any tyre maker I guess

What spec/size are they? Even if you couldn't find the same spec, stick to the nearest available spec. Tire is one of the safety part and we aren't sure about the condition of current tire.

PS: I could see a beast standing behind in the first snap. Was that restored & running?

**vijaymeyou** · 11-06-2014, 02:48 PM

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Originally posted by Mr.Boss View Post

What spec/size are they? Even if you couldn't find the same spec, stick to the nearest available spec. Tire is one of the safety part and we aren't sure about the condition of current tire.

Tyre size is 2.75 X 17 for both front and back wheel. New tyres are very much available. You can use Bajaj M80 rear tyre and Bajaj discover 17" tyres.

Rims Are 1.6 X 17"

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Originally posted by eminemjohn View Post

The alloys has come after painting and i am going to stick to the old tyres..btw can i get new tyres? as these spec wont be manufactured by any tyre maker I guess

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Hi Eminenjohn, Wheels looking stunning

did you lacquered the wheels after paint ? if not don't coat it with lacquer.. because lacqure turns to golden shade over the brake drum area after couple of braking due to heat.

**eminemjohn** · 11-06-2014, 08:18 PM

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Originally posted by eminemjohn View Post

Parts sourced :

And still seracing for (help required)
1. Fork oil seal
2. Front fairing with visor
3. Front indicators / rear indicators (fury)
4. Tail lamp assy
5. Rpm meter
6. Front mudgaurd
7. Tyres (front/ rear) 2.75x17"
8. Rear view mirrors
9. Fury switch

Hmmm i know thats a very big list for this bike so I want you guys fullest support in sourcing these parts to make this Legendary bike alive.

As i have quoted in my earlier post tyre sizes are 2.75X 17" both tyres

**eminemjohn** · 11-06-2014, 08:24 PM

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Originally posted by Mr.Boss View Post

What spec/size are they? Even if you couldn't find the same spec, stick to the nearest available spec. Tire is one of the safety part and we aren't sure about the condition of current tire.

PS: I could see a beast standing behind in the first snap. Was that restored & running?

Hi Mr. Boss gud to see you, ya i understand the importance but for the same profile 1 guy in old scrap yard has but he is asking 4000/- per set and that too its a very old tyre and has become very hard over time, so was thinking to retain however the threads still have sme life left on them, will post pics of the tyres soon.

Ya u got it !! that beast was so untamed now its has been tamed to some extent and hope running somewere in the city 😁😄😃😀

**eminemjohn** · 11-06-2014, 08:41 PM

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Originally posted by vijaymeyou View Post

Tyre size is 2.75 X 17 for both front and back wheel. New tyres are very much available. You can use Bajaj M80 rear tyre and Bajaj discover 17" tyres.

Rims Are 1.6 X 17"

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Ya thank you sir, good that you gave such useful info now this weekend I will go and hunt for M80 tyres.

Thanks for all you guys, U have been such a motivating factor and I feel so supported from your side noe I even have to confidence of buying a scrap BSA Bond and bringing it to life with all your support espicaly seniors. Thanks once again folks 👏👏👏

Hi Eminenjohn, Wheels looking stunning

did you lacquered the wheels after paint ? if not don't coat it with lacquer.. because lacqure turns to golden shade over the brake drum area after couple of braking due to heat.

Thanks for the comments, Ya this is just painted even I loved this Job at first sight that was well painted and no Lacquer coating as O didt even had a thought about that option

I was full of joy inside my heart like a kindergarden baby seeing a "kinder Joy" choclate

Imagine something like this

Turning too

**frankpilli** · 11-07-2014, 04:42 PM

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Originally posted by eminemjohn View Post

Wow thats Frank Sir unbeliveble i am a great fan of you Sir, I loved your Rx100 story and the love u had for it ..... I have been inspired by you to buy a '86 Rx100 and to restore it and believe me i have learnt from you many things like example the first batch came with the Nippon siki instument cluster so when i bought mine the bike didt have the cluster in it so i have imported a nippon Seki Rx 100 cluster brand new from Japan for my restoration and also my Rx is also Pecock blue... Sorry i went offtopic frds but he has been a role model and also thanks for your info on the test report which i have downlaoded and printed in 2012 again after seeing you post I read through the entire report and simply said WOW😳 and thanks for Introducing Power Twin, and I will try to PM him for some support for parts 😬. Do visit this thread often and give you valuable suggestions

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Thanks eminemjohn, nice to see the bike getting into shape. what color have you decided? i have a suggestion for you, don't leave the RPM console by closing it. try to procure an RPM Meter for the bike. its a unique part which came with the first batch of the Explorers. its an Electronic RPM meter (not connected to the engine by drive cable. its driven by wire via ignition pulses)which we see on all the Bikes these days. back then even RPM meters are very rare/non-existent on bikes. AFAIK explorer is the first bike sold in India with an Electronic RPM Meter.

**eminemjohn** · 11-07-2014, 04:52 PM

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Originally posted by frankpilli View Post

[MENTION=19320]eminemjohn[/MENTION]
Thanks eminemjohn, nice to see the bike getting into shape. what color have you decided? i have a suggestion for you, don't leave the RPM console by closing it. try to procure an RPM Meter for the bike. its a unique part which came with the first batch of the Explorers. its an Electronic RPM meter (not connected to the engine by drive cable. its driven by wire via ignition pulses)which we see on all the Bikes these days. back then even RPM meters are very rare/non-existent on bikes. AFAIK explorer is the first bike sold in India with an Electronic RPM Meter.

Thank you sir ya i am excited the bike is getting into shape and i will take your advice even my mech told me there was a rpm for the zundapp one's so actuly we did check with couple of shops in scrap market but they are asking a BOMB one guy said he has one but he wont even show unless we accpet to that greedy cost.

And this is amazing to know that this bike had a Electronic RPM , i am feeling more proud to own such a history making SMALL BEAST which ARE the first ones to have the Electronic RPM. 👏👏😃

**eminemjohn** · 11-07-2014, 05:06 PM

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Ho my goodness forgot to mention Thanks again Frank Sir i PM'd Powertwin Sir and he did help me for the below parts
1. Oil seal front fork: he gave a solution to take the size and check with any industrial oil seal dealer
2. Tail lamp lense: he was so generous he accepted to give me 1 from his stock 😋👏
3. Regarding the front mask he asked me to wait and get one instead of doing a copy.
4. Regading Indicators the exact comment given by him was "its hen's teeth" to find 😝😝 btw I have found some indicators in the market last week will post pics soon.( after a full fledged search spent almost 6 hours)

Once again thanks for that reference Sir

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