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Daniel McEntee
I have the 175 running with an Electron carburetor as it is. It did not come with a Bing when I purchased it. Besides the plastics on the bike everything is present and in good shape. I really am excited that I found the 175 the way I found it. As far as putting the 250 in, the 250 has the same head bolts on the top of the motor that look identical to the 175 I am not sure if that is a later model motor or if the looks are deceiving. As far as vibration problems go do I have other problems to consider besides the motor mounts. Really appreciate your reply on this thread, the help has been really appreciated and your story has motivated me even more. As far as completion goes, I hope to be running this machine by the summer which will give me just enough time to recover from my most recent shoulder surgery.
To anyone who would like to see some pictures I can send them via e mail my e mail is [email protected] Really hope I can eventually transfer the 250 motor into the 175 frame as from the view that I see it will fit. Did the later motors have similar mounts to the 175? Clauseon i have contacted and he has given me alot of resources to use to aide me.

anthony pozza

Hey everyone I just wanted to update this thread here. Just picked up a 1977 Sachs Hercules gs175 complete and running in Wisconsin. I never thought I would find an original one intact and now that I have the bike and these parts along with the GS250 motor I think I am going to keep it. I would really like to post up some pictures however am having difficulty posting pictures on the forum. I have plenty available!!! And any help on my little project would be much appreciated.

anthony pozza

I found a Sachs Motor and some parts that appear to be for a 1976-77 Hercules GS 250. The lot included a complete 7A motor, the exhaust, the plastic side covers, a tank, wheels with Sachs breaks (I believe these are correct) and a set of Marzoochi Forks. One of the most interesting factors concerning this motorcycle is the forks were cut off the frame, and the frame numbers are still intact. The serial numbers seem lower than any I have seen that have come to sale and was wondering if anyone had any information pertaining to that. I do have pictures of what I have, however had issues uploading them to the forum. I would be happy to e mail them to anyone interested. Thank You, and hopefully I get some guidance with this odd rare machine.

anthony pozza