Tatra Motorcycles for sale

Other Makes : Jawa 500 OHC Type 2 Jawa 500 OHC

$16,000

Northbrook, Illinois

1958 Jawa 500 OHC. This is perhaps the most coveted model of Jawa motorcycle. Apart from Jawa Supersport and various competition models, the 500 is a rare sight in Europe, and especially here in the US.If you are not familiar with this bike please read the article linked below.After buying this Jawa several years ago I quickly discovered that apart from the frame, engine and wheels not much else was original. The gas tank, fenders and tool boxes were Jawa Perak items. The engine, the most important part of this bike was fortunately complete but it needed a bit of work. The top end was rebuilt with new pistons and valves, the magneto replaced and new oil lines installed. While the parts for this rare bike are um… rare, they can be had if you know where to look or if you know someone who knows where to look. The rest of the restoration was carried out by Florida-based Jawa expert. He sourced the original as well as reproduction parts needed to bring this 500 to its former glory. While the bike looks fantastic it will need some additional engine tweaking. It seems that the timing will have to be dialed in and an oil leak (possibly from oil lines) addressed. Not being a mechanic, I won’t even attempt to resolve these issues myself. I’m letting go of this bike to finance restoration of another Czechoslovakian-made beauty: Tatra T600. The bike comes with Illinois title. For international buyers, please have your shipping/importing details sorted out before bidding. Here is what Robert Smith of Motorcycle Classics.com had to say about Jawa 500 in his December 2014 article: “[T]he 500’s ingenuity of design, quality of finish, and attention to detail was almost breathtaking, and certainly on par with BMW. Examples include the air filter neatly encased in a cutout in the oil tank, the throttle cable running inside the handlebars, the elegant headlight nacelle (…), the massive rear suspension plunger castings designed to prevent any “looseness” in the rear wheel, the inclusion of hydraulic dampers inside the plunger housings, and the discreet use of gold pinstriping. [T]he overall feel is one of quality and sophistication, reflecting a Jawa tradition that even their communist overlords couldn’t suppress.” You can see the engine running here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGLy-S4KF3U&feature=youtu.be You can read the article here: http://www.motorcycleclassics.com/more-classic-motorcycles/classic-jawa-motorcycles/jawa-500-zm0z14ndzkel.aspx?PageId=2

Trim 500OHC