Comments on: Manurhin scooter

By: matthew

matthew — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 16:14:46 +0000

Im just coming to a completion of my ’59 manurhin in Canada. I just got it running since its long rest. (1961) manurhin or dkw parts have been a pain to get so I found replacement parts from other sources that work. Including a new belt from a log splitter. piston rings from a bush cutter etc.
matthew

By: Stephen Pole

Stephen Pole — Sat, 11 Sep 2010 21:14:01 +0000

I have a green one sitting in my garage as I write, it hasn’t run since 1963, I’ve managed to get the engine unsiezed but am sadly lacking in expertise & parts to put it back together again, I have a friend who is going to respray it (no rust, just a little pitted) I live in Ryde on the Isle of Wight, if anyone can help me out to get it looking like the one above, I’d really appreciate it …Gordon, I have manuals on my P.C if you want me to email or post them to you

By: David Fethney

David Fethney — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 23:04:05 +0000

Hi Gordon, I too have just acquired a DKW Hobby, which is the same as the Manurhin, but made in Germany. Mine is complete but will be getting a total restoration so I also will be looking for parts which will be a problem. I believe they are readily available in Germany & indeed German ebay has quite a few advertised, which is fine if you speak German. Belts are the biggest problem, altough they last well, after 50 odd years one could expect them to be worn out. A new belt sold on German ebay last week for $Aus 60.00. but posting to Europe only! Happy to exchange notes with you. David.

By: NeW

NeW — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 08:46:01 +0000

The green one is amazing!

By: Gordon Double

Gordon Double — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 22:17:26 +0000

Hi I live in Byron Bay Australia I have recently acquired a Manurhin and it is mostly all there and in repairable condition ,the belt that comes of the motor and clutch is missing and I am not sure what it looks like or what size can you still get them ,also head lught and tail light gone ,can you help me find out more information or a manual on this bike ,just love your web site the bike I have is like the green one no chrome pieces,I would be very interested to here from you, thanking you kindly Gordon

By: Ammerlander

Ammerlander — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 18:12:40 +0000

I think the Honda Zoomer/Ruckus is pretty cool. Probably not as cool as this though.

By: Tim

Tim — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 13:22:53 +0000

I’d prefer a new one instead of a temperamental piece of Italian hardware.