Full Description
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A one owner from new Puch Magnum X, the play bike that launched champions!
EQUIPMENT
Magura front and rear brake levers, large burn-protection heat shield and shrouds, painted detachable side panels with decals and number mount, MX suspension, stitched vinyl covered padded saddle with Puch emblem, 24in seat height, rear grab handle, Bing 1/17mm carburettor, choke, primer buttonBosch ignition, VDO speedometer, mileage counter, automatic transmission, kick starter, engine kill switch, spring-loaded footsteps, side stand, On-Off-Reserve fuel tap. Accessories: Puch handlebar crash pad.
EXTERIOR
The ultimate 1970’s and 80’s young boys dream is the Puch Magnum X, a lightweight and fully automatic play bike with a simplistic and robust 48.8cc 2-stroke 1-cylinder engine. A very original bike with the white paintwork being available on 1974-1981 examples. The original frame, forks and rear arms are undamaged with only light age-related markings and the stock sticker with frame stamp remains bright and easily legible. The original paintwork and decals to the tank are incredible and the original side shrouds have been painted to correct standards. The factory seat covering with Puch and Magnum X lettering is has no rips or tears and the front fork mounted speedometer is still intact, remarkable considering most were knocked off upon first crash! Deliciously retro!
ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
A simplistic and robust 48.8cc 2-stroke 1-cylinder engine powers this young petrolheads dream! A power output of 3.5hp at 7000rpm propels this lightweight 83lbs bike along nicely assuming the rider falls within the maximum 98lbs weight limit. After a period of dry storage, a recommissioning process has taken place in September 2024 with fresh pre-mix fuel and 2-stroke oil to correct 50:1 radio and full carburettor rebuild kit. First kick of the starter and it jumps into life eager to provide endless fun! The automatic gearbox and engine kill switch operate as they should. The engine casing and ancillaries are in super condition with the original engine number stamp clearly visible. Perfect for the budding BBC1 Junior Kick Start competitor who is able to travel back in time to 1980-1992 when the programme aired!
WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES
The original Sanremo Italian made chromed rims and spokes, 14in to front and 12in to rear, are unrestored and bright with some light pitting. The date stamps are clearly visible. The ultra knobbly Cheug Shin moto-cross tyres have plenty of mud-plugging life left in them and the internal expanding shoe brakes do a fine job of stopping this dirt bike.
HISTORY FILE
The Puch Magnum X is a machine built with the best of what Puch gained throughout nearly a century of experience in the manufacture of motorcycles and is specifically meant for use by children. This very original one owner example is dated as a 1978 build as denoted by the stampings to the wheels rims, one being August ‘78 and the other November ’78, and also confirmed when purchased from the original owner. The owner purchased the bike for his young son as a Christmas present for him to use in the large grounds of their property. The young budding Junior Kick Start rider has enjoyed his Magnum X for 843 miles so it has thoroughly enjoyed, yet the original and undamaged condition clearly shows it has been very well looked after. Having outgrown it, the bike was dry stored for a number of years. Now fully recommissioned and in superb working order ready for the next lucky youngster to enjoy, no matter how old you might be!
