Who here is the "know all" Harley guys?

[Robertriley]

Like @oldmtrcyc implied once you have narrowed it down either find a forum or a specialist for that year/marque and have then help you with what is right and what is wrong. Like bicycles some of those small parts can cost big money and be extremely tough to find. Making sure engine cases match, correct frames, forks, etc... all can make huge differences in price. BTW I love the Zundapps. Good luck with the search.

One of the top pre-war German motorcycle restoration guys in the US lives in my city. He's been searching for a Zundapp for me. He is a total stickler for these and nothing drives him nuttier than the incorrect, post war or non-german parts on these old bikes.

 

[New Mexico Brant]

Good luck Chris, It'll be exciting to see what you buy. I can also picture you riding around in Lot #485 from this auction:

Bonhams : The Spring Stafford Sale - The International Classic MotorCycle Show

Bonhams Fine Art Auctioneers and Valuers: auctioneers of art, pictures, collectables and motor cars

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[kunzog]

I love the looks of the Zundapp, Harleys and Indians are common at bike shows, I have always owned Indians. My 1950 Indian Papoose's.

 

[Iverider]

BMW made a bike very similar to that Zundapp, which is beautiful too. I like German stuff though.

 

[sambo42xa]

My 1942 XA. Been under construction since 2011, BUT I’ve finally acquired all the parts. So I now say…”what’s keeping me from finishing it”.

 

[Robertriley]

I found a bike and it shipped today. I should have it in about a week.

 

[New Mexico Brant]

I found a bike and it shipped today. I should have it in about a week.

So what did you get?

 

[Robertriley]

1940 BMW R12

 

[Robertriley]

They were shipped out on Friday and arrived today. I can't believe how fast it got here

 

[CWCMAN]

Looks like you needed a “know all” BMW guy
Cool looking bikes though.