Description
DKW IFA moped model RT 125 (Reichstyp 125) model year 1951, made in Chemnitz in the GDR 2nd hand.
Sold on 08/ 04/ 1952 to first owner in Paris.
Broken down in the 60's. (21201 km) Sold (to me, 2nd hand) in 2019 for a major restoration. (873 km since) CG collection.
All original paperwork available (original CG, 1952 purchase invoices, 2 1954 service invoices, etc) 2019 restoration (I'm a mechanical engineer) - Crankshaft + connecting rod + piston + rings new - ALL bearings (engine + cycle part) new + bronze rings + cables and sheaths.
- ALL electrical system, wires, etc.
- 6 v dynamo + switch ignition replaced by 12V alternator + electronic ignition - New carburettor (new stock from the 60s) - New petrol tap - New speedo, new speedo cable.
- All rubber (except two front fork bellows) - New accelerator handle + commodo + rear view mirror + horn - Muffler stripped internally with caustic soda - Gearbox parts changed (Selector shaft, spring + ball) - Chain - Air pump - Hand-painted number plates - 12V battery + battery holder - Fuel tank not rusted.
Original frame and engine, as on invoices - Original paintwork Sold with a LARGE LOT of spare parts, original accessories, inner tubes, etc.
Apart from two interventions in 1954 (two invoices) this bike has not been touched by anyone apart from me during the major refurbishment in 2019.
STARTS IN 1/ 4 TURN EVEN WHEN COLD. ULTRA STABLE IDLE.
BAD THING ABOUT THIS MODEL: The second gear tends to jump into neutral when climbing if the bike is loaded (I'm 100 kg). When the gearbox oil is cold, and therefore more viscous, 2nd doesn't jump out.
1st and 3rd (direct drive) never jump. This point was changed on subsequent models (e. g. MZ 125) by modifying the gearbox selector lock). I didn't want to change this fault because I didn't want to risk doing more harm than good.
PRICE CLOSED.
