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Chahta · 12-27-2012, 05:17 PM

I had never heard of an NSU before. Learn something every day.

**BearBait** · 12-27-2012, 06:36 PM

My first ever bike was an NSU, a two-cycle 250cc standard bought used in Germany in 1965. It had been manufactured during WW II and started life with the Wehrmacht, as I could tell from the registration book which - at least in those days - would accompany a vehicle throughout its life.

It was a pretty good ride for its day, I think, although (German beer is GOOD) I was rarely sober enough to be sure.

**Psyc0** · 12-27-2012, 06:39 PM

First really "big" machine that I ever rode....in 1967...a 250cc NSU thumper.

canuckrider · 12-27-2012, 06:40 PM

That's quite the story. Imagine that bike being underwater all those years!

When I was a teenager a neighbor had an NSU car, a little 2 door sport coupe. It was kind iof an oddball by North American standards. I think he spent more time trying to get it to run than he actually spent driving it.

I believe that NSU actually designed and built the first rotary or Wankel engine. I'm sure that someone else can confirm or expand on that.

EDIT: Info on the NSU Wankel Spider
http://www.philseed.com/nsu-spider.html

http://www.jaylenosgarage.com/at-the...66-nsu-spider/

Chahta · 12-27-2012, 07:11 PM

I thought I had owned or at least ridden just about every kind of bike ever made but, I had never even heard of NSU. After reading this story and your replies, I'd like to see one of these in person now.

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DCinCT · 12-28-2012, 10:29 AM

like the part of the story that tells how the leather jacket served as a float for the rider and saved his life...never would have believed it could happen.

C50TinAB · 12-28-2012, 10:49 AM

Yeah, must have been pretty tight around the neck too.

**Mr. Efficiency** · 12-28-2012, 01:25 PM

NSU, Zundapp, BMW... The holy German bike trilogy. Ilove the 250 NSU

12-27-2012, 05:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
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BearBait Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tannersville, NY (Northern Catskills) Posts: 4,217 Thanks: 600 Thanked 559 Times in 383 Posts	My first ever bike was an NSU, a two-cycle 250cc standard bought used in Germany in 1965. It had been manufactured during WW II and started life with the Wehrmacht, as I could tell from the registration book which - at least in those days - would accompany a vehicle throughout its life. It was a pretty good ride for its day, I think, although (German beer is GOOD) I was rarely sober enough to be sure. __________________ BearBait '11 Vulcan 1700 Vaquero (Ebony)

12-27-2012, 06:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
canuckrider Senior VR Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 2,093 Thanks: 50 Thanked 88 Times in 68 Posts	That's quite the story. Imagine that bike being underwater all those years! When I was a teenager a neighbor had an NSU car, a little 2 door sport coupe. It was kind iof an oddball by North American standards. I think he spent more time trying to get it to run than he actually spent driving it. I believe that NSU actually designed and built the first rotary or Wankel engine. I'm sure that someone else can confirm or expand on that. EDIT: Info on the NSU Wankel Spider http://www.philseed.com/nsu-spider.html http://www.jaylenosgarage.com/at-the...66-nsu-spider/ __________________ Calgary, Alberta - Home of the Calgary Stampede "The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth" VR WESCALERO CHARTER MEMBER Last edited by canuckrider; 12-27-2012 at 06:47 PM.

12-27-2012, 07:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
Chahta Senior VR Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: OklaHumma Posts: 2,041 Thanks: 136 Thanked 181 Times in 114 Posts	I thought I had owned or at least ridden just about every kind of bike ever made but, I had never even heard of NSU. After reading this story and your replies, I'd like to see one of these in person now. Sent from my iPhone using Motorcycle.com App __________________ Nan aiya na yukpa achukma ! My Gallery - http://usera.imagecave.com/Chahta/Annie/

12-28-2012, 10:29 AM	#6 (permalink)
DCinCT Senior VR Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Ct,Columbia Posts: 8,002 Thanks: 278 Thanked 789 Times in 566 Posts	like the part of the story that tells how the leather jacket served as a float for the rider and saved his life...never would have believed it could happen. __________________ Whats the big hurry...slow down and enjoy the ride!

12-28-2012, 01:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
Mr. Efficiency Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: The Rock and Roll Capital Posts: 22,146 Thanks: 69 Thanked 651 Times in 498 Posts	NSU, Zundapp, BMW... The holy German bike trilogy. Ilove the 250 NSU __________________ "faster, faster.... Until the thrill of speed overwhelms the fear of death. Man of Mystery... Get it, real funny... Mr. E., Genius No No No... Mr. E, Super Genius

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