I had one of these in Austria where it was sold as a Puch SGS...a lovely little bike,took me and my then girlfriend all round the countryside in style.
That was a big motorcycle when I used to see it in the Sears catalogue (naturally, being a motorcycle-crazy kid, those were the first pages I would go to in the catalogue). This one looked huge when compared to the others they offered. Great to see it!
I had one of those when I was 15, a 175. My best friend had a 175 and my brother had a 250. We loved those old bikes. I rebuilt the engine on mine so many times I think I could have done it blindfolded, although I never tried it 😉
I learned to ride on one. Great around town bike. Tried to take a 300 mile trip on it but the vibration hurt my back somehow. Got it on sale in 1968 Sears was dropping them. Sold it for more than I payed for it. Then got a Honda CB350 back problem gone.
Love the patina on this bike. It shows character. We purchased one from the National Motorcycle Museum (John Parham Collection) knowing nothing about it and it has been awesome learning. Super easy and pretty damn dependable. It has been all around fun.
I had a couple of those in the last one I had to have it rebored and it was really nice. Nothing but torque don't expect to wind one of these up because you don't need to
Man the sound it makes when the baffles are out . I like the old bike better now than back in 1970 , looking back it was really cool , I just didn’t know it .
Yes, a "Ring-Ding", "Popcorn Popper" and many other nicknames. This particular engine design was a "twingle" or twin-single". Just add the oil/gas mixture and it will always start and run. It isn't fast but it handles well and has lots of torque which is why the 2-stroke bikes were best at dirt bikes.
You need to get that rust off, rust begets more rust, and then you have no metal left to work with. No rust anywhere is ever good rust. Phosphoric acid will at least neutralize it for a while.
This is what I learned to ride on, way back in 1963. Wonderful bike. As reliable as a chain saw, lightweight and looks like a small BMW R/series.
I had one of these in Austria where it was sold as a Puch SGS...a lovely little bike,took me and my then girlfriend all round the countryside in style.
My dad bought one of those brand new in 65. I learned to ride it before I could reach the ground, he had to be on the back for stopping.
That was a big motorcycle when I used to see it in the Sears catalogue (naturally, being a motorcycle-crazy kid, those were the first pages I would go to in the catalogue). This one looked huge when compared to the others they offered. Great to see it!
Reliable as a chain saw?
I had one of those when I was 15, a 175. My best friend had a 175 and my brother had a 250. We loved those old bikes. I rebuilt the engine on mine so many times I think I could have done it blindfolded, although I never tried it 😉
Had one of the earlier models in 1963-1964. Rode it daily to high school and to work.
I learned to ride on one. Great around town bike. Tried to take a 300 mile trip on it but the vibration hurt my back somehow. Got it on sale in 1968 Sears was dropping them. Sold it for more than I payed for it. Then got a Honda CB350 back problem gone.
Very nice Bike . I am from Austria and i have a Puch 125 SV . Its nearly the same only 125cc and no Oil Pump . 👍
Love the patina on this bike. It shows character. We purchased one from the National Motorcycle Museum (John Parham Collection) knowing nothing about it and it has been awesome learning. Super easy and pretty damn dependable. It has been all around fun.
I had a couple of those in the last one I had to have it rebored and it was really nice. Nothing but torque don't expect to wind one of these up because you don't need to
I had one ! In Nevada in late 1980's. Cool bike. ❤
Almost sounds more like a 4 stroke at times, that's a unique engine.
Man the sound it makes when the baffles are out . I like the old bike better now than back in 1970 , looking back it was really cool , I just didn’t know it .
Love bikes the are different. Looks well built like you said.
That wee bike can fairly haul ass. 🤩👍👍👍🇬🇧
Is the Tail light marked Lucas ? It looks exactly like a Triumph light . Nice Bike.
Patina might be nice but I would love to see it after a high quality restoration. Mainly so I could see it if I would have bought it new.
Just bought one myself
So cool! Thank you for the video
Thank you, glad you liked it!
I have a 58 two fifty with solo seat.
i just got my self one were would i be able to look for the motor for the bike
Where can I get a float for my Carburetor on my sixty seven Sears allstatel
Standard 45mm bore
Is this a 2 stroke?
Yes, a "Ring-Ding", "Popcorn Popper" and many other nicknames. This particular engine design was a "twingle" or twin-single". Just add the oil/gas mixture and it will always start and run. It isn't fast but it handles well and has lots of torque which is why the 2-stroke bikes were best at dirt bikes.
Is this for sale?
Thanks for your interest but it already sold on eBay.
Make it into a vintage motocroser?
why??
that cannot be the original clutch
You need to get that rust off, rust begets more rust, and then you have no metal left to work with.
No rust anywhere is ever good rust.
Phosphoric acid will at least neutralize it for a while.