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[timbo]

Its a Kalashnikov !

[SteveC#222]

No it's not!!

( Actually on checking I'm not entirely sure it is IZH....but it's made in the ZID factory at Kovrov... it's so damn obscure even I'm not sure! )

It's name means 'Sunrise' in Russian.

[timbo]

Right, that's me out of ideas 
Though there is a link between IZH and Kalashnikov n'est pas?

[SteveC#222]

IZH made the Planeta and the Kalashnikov was basically an updated version of the Planeta.



OK, I think I've keep you all guessing long enough so........



..........THE BIG REVEAL..........



....................................................IT'S A ...............




.....................................................................................VOSKHOD 175!!!!!!!


.....175cc of environmental disaster from deepest Russia!!!




Viktor the Vosky is coming home! ( currently residing with Big Bro in Nottingham, picking him up later in the year all being well!! )

(  not the one in the photo but almost as good)

[manxie]

What a lovely looking little bike  Is that the actual one? Looks in nice nick ..... 

[SteveC#222]

No, mine is the same colour and in similar condition except for the chromework which is a bit knackered ...they all did it.

[manxie]

Nice one, look forward to seeing pictures of it 

[timbo]

Brilliant! I can't believe I didn't guess it, as Voschkod isn't that obscure, is it?

[SteveC#222]

Not many around now. They didn't sell well as they were too big for learners and not really worth it if you passed your test. I think they look great in a classic sort of way. Like a lot of Soviet stuff I think they are well ( if crudely) engineered but badly put together. Plan is to strip it right down and re lube everything and replace all bearings etc, try and sort the brakes with new linings and playing with the brake mechanics and basically turn it into a reliable machine. It'll certainly baffle a few of the rivit counters at the local classic shows!

[spooky]

I have some origina brochures from when they were new, another bike i always wanted (why ?) there are a few around me , waiting for a black one to get dragged out of the shed so i can go and have a look and there is a brand new unused one hung on a wall in a pub not far away, me, i love weird bikes !!

[SteveC#222]

I like 'em,... quirky.

Sorry Spooky I seem to have hijack your original thread

When i get it I'll start a project thread to keep all those interested posted - there is a really interesting story behind it.

[spooky]

hopefully my original thread will have some substance tomorrow,  wts

[timbo]

There is a guy over here, who rides a 1973 Aermachii as his everyday transport, to work etc. I've bumped into him a few times and had a good chat about the bike 

[spooky]

GOT IT !!!!!!!!!! 
photos soon

[timbo]

Excellent work