It’s a Hercules K105X from 1972 and needs a LOT of work, but I really couldn’t say no to the offer. This will probably be my main project for 2026.

It’s pretty much complete aside from the missing battery cover and the engine turns over by hand. I had some trouble getting it into neutral, there’s definitely something wrong with the gearbox or the linkage. The tank is completely rusted inside, I’ll probably need a new one.

It might be a long shot, but does anyone in this community have experience with these bikes? The K125 is supposedly pretty similar.

  • SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.caEnglish
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    1 month ago

    the filter will catch the important debris as you keep reusing the oil, because you’ll find that as you get closer and closer to proper operating status, you’ll be emptying/refilling the oil to get at internals for inspection/adjustment, thus no need to keep using brand new oil.

    It’s a two stroke.