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Michael S.:
My brother bought a small motorcycle in the spring. Actually, it had already been completely restored by someone else, but there was still a lot to do before it could actually be driven.

Since I had to deal more intensively with the subject of motorcycles, I also wanted to ride one. But I wanted to rebuild it myself. I bought a junk box like this at the local used goods dealer.
Built in 1960, 48 cc and 1.5 HP.
I started taking everything apart and removing old paint and then new primer and paint. The supply of spare parts is excellent.
That's because these small two-stroke motorcycles are still in demand. At one time over 500,000 thousand were built. These vehicles only need insurance and do not need to be officially registered. The maximum speed is 45 km/h.
These mopeds were built by Simson in Suhl.

The first parts are finished and I started putting everything back together over the weekend.
Next I have to take care of the small motor.

(my little niece also found the moped interesting before the restoration)

Michael

Kim:
Looks like a fun project, Michael!  :popcorn: :ThumbsUp:

And your niece likes it too, that's a pretty good endorsement right there!  :Lol:

Kim

Michael S.:
Now I was able to finish this project.
The clutch still needs a few adjustments and I still have to register it officially to be able to drive it on the road.
The vehicle was exported to Bulgaria in the 1960s and a German dealer brought it back. This means there are no registration papers.
But I think I'll get it.

Greetings Michael

Jo:
What a lovely little moped  :)

Jo

Michael S.:
Thanks Jo.
Somehow I wanted to have a moped like that, which I learned to drive when I was 14 years old. That must have been around 1982.

Michael

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