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In my childhood in the 90s, when most people didn’t have computers and spent their free time on the street, the time came when owners of mopeds first appeared in the yard. mostly holes with pedals, less often in the Carpathians and Riga. A year or two later they already arrived at the yard in Voskhody, Minsk, Izhakh, most often without documents and without category “A” licenses. To own Java, and even more so latest model at that time, it was the height of coolness. But most of my peers, 14-16 years old, moved on two wheels with pedals and a drive on two legs, envying the guys in helmets.
A boy of those years could not have had a motorcycle for several reasons:
1. Parents don't allow it. (and they do it right).
2. No money (it’s the 90s).
3. He doesn’t need to do this himself, he doesn’t know how and in general it’s better to do his homework :).
My option was point number 2.
When the desire to own a two-wheeled vehicle overpowered all possible boundaries, the brain began to think about how to make money on it.
There are not many options at 15 years old. He dragged corn from the fields, boiled it and sold it at the market. I saved up 800 rubles in a month!
As a result, the next year, in the spring, I bought an IZH Jupiter 2 with a stroller for 600 rubles from an advertisement. and gave 100 rubles for a general power of attorney.
Photo from 1999. Here I am 16 years old.
What a time it was! Gasoline cost 3-4 rubles a liter, and there was also no more than 10 rubles in my pocket. After some time, he unhooked the cradle, drove the motorcycle to the dacha and spent the whole summer and autumn riding it.
In winter, I decided to make it a cool sports bike, black and red, with a fire on the tank, with a raised wing. It’s not hard to guess what came of it, and after a year of being idle in the garage, it was sent to the village, where it was revived and exchanged for grain.
Time passed, but the thought of buying an IZH Jupiter 2, restoring it and driving around remembering my childhood never left me.
Study, army, marriage, work, Small child, again work and business trips, did not give thoughts and a chance to the motorcycle and free time around it. Finally, approaching 30 years old, when my capabilities became a little closer to my desires, I sat down on the Internet in search of Jupiter 2 in decent condition and configuration.
But that was not the case, for everything more or less alive and intact, the owners asked for an amount that apparently appeared in their heads after strong blow, citing the fact that this is already a rarity and its place is in a museum, and not, as it is now, near a small barn.
Once I pushed my grandparents to the side of the road (I did it very politely).
I say, “Father sell the motorcycle, I will restore it and keep it.”
Grandfather - “What are you planning to restore in it? He's already in good condition and in general the whole whole thing.”
- “Well, I’ll paint it... sell it and buy yourself a modern Jupiter.”
- “I don’t need a modern one, I’ve been on this all my life. If I die, then I’ll sell it.”
- “How will I know that you are dead?”
- “He says, I remember your numbers, they will tell you”
The grandfather got caught with humor and parted ways. Such people do not sell their friend; their children and grandchildren do it for them afterwards. Either the price tag is for a rarity, or for scrap metal after being rolled up.
Months passed, and evening viewing of advertisements for the sale of motorcycles became a habit. And then one day it comes across - IZH Jupiter 2 is for sale, price 10 thousand rubles. The photo shows a completely complete motorcycle with good chrome.
There was one thing, three weeks earlier I bought an IZH-49, around which all my free time revolved. My wife looked at the ad
and she said, go and pick it up, then you’ll regret it, we’ll go together. For this I thank her very much, for her understanding and full support.
in my hobby.
Having arrived at the place, I discovered that the motorcycle was assembled on a non-original frame, the right glove compartment was from the third series. The price dropped to 6 thousand rubles
and I happily took him home. It was winter, but it was impossible not to drive, especially since it started up perfectly. All lighting equipment worked, right up to the signal.
In the photo I am 30 years old. Find 10 differences from the photo above))))
The motorcycle sat for a year, the IZH-49 was occupied all the time... Finally, I decided to disassemble it. I already had experience on how to make fewer “unnecessary movements.” I was planning on taking it to a sandblaster and painting it in a powder booth. To order, I selected a beautiful milky beige powder color, with gloss, and took black for the frame and chassis parts, in order to break up the monotony.
Unfortunately, everything didn’t turn out the way I wanted. The beige powder paint turned out to be of poor quality. The end result was matte yellow, while the black one lay down well and correctly. I had to manually clean off the powder paint again and prepare it for regular painting with cheap auto enamel, for drying in a chamber.
I was hoping to find remnants of chrome under the layer of dirt and oil, but the shiny surface of the exhaust pipes is a stripped
bare metal to a shine. Until I found a donor, I decided to paint them the color of the motorcycle. You shouldn't get sunburned, on early IZHs
The whole thing was painted at the factory.
After painting. I chose blue color. There are no documents for it, so I didn’t get attached to the beige one, which I didn’t really like
Quotes! Electrical tape from the first experience with IZH-49 in the firebox! You need masking tape. Automotive masking tape ZM costs 200 rubles for 5 meters, but you need 20. I found it in a hardware store, it’s rough, thick, but an alternative price - for 40 rubles.
I bought a very good paint, the color of it really gives off chrome, not silver.
Road
| Engine | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer: | Izhevsk Machine-Building Plant |
| Brand: | Izh Jupiter-2 |
| Type: | petrol two-stroke two-cylinder |
| Volume : | 347 cm 3 |
| Maximum power: | 19 hp , at 5300 rpm |
| Maximum torque: | 26 Nm, at 4500 rpm |
| Configuration: | in-line, 2-cylinder. |
| Cylinders: | 2 |
| Cylinder diameter: | 61.75 mm |
| Piston stroke: | 58 mm |
| Compression ratio: | 7,0 |
| Supply system: | carburetor K-36Zh |
| Cooling: | air |
| Clock (number of clock cycles): | 2 |
| Recommended fuel: | A-72 |
combined with fuel
multi-disc, oil bath
| mechanical, two-way 4-speed. | |
|---|---|
| Type: | mechanical, two-way |
| Number of steps: | 4-speed |
| Gear ratios: | |
| 1st gear: | 3,17 |
| 2nd gear: | 1,72 |
| 3rd gear: | 1,26 |
| 4th gear: | 1,00 |
| Reverse gear: | No |
| Synchronizers: | No |
| Switching: | foot pedal with automatic clutch release |
roller chain, gear ratio - 2.22
by gravity
Izh Jupiter-2- a middle-class road motorcycle designed for riding on roads with different surfaces. Produced by the Izhevsk Machine-Building Plant. It was a continuation of the Izh Jupiter motorcycle series and was produced from 1971 to 1971. Then the engineers were faced with the task of making new motorcycle with a two-cylinder engine. They succeeded.
The motorcycle turned out to be quite powerful (19 hp), the engine capacity of the motorcycle was 347 cm³. The battery was alkaline at 6V.
Izh Jupiter-2 was received well by motorcyclists, but then the opinion changed. The reason for this was the technical problems in operation, in particular on a motorcycle, over time the ignition angle constantly went wrong, due to the negligence of crooked craftsmen who forgot to install engravers. The design of the motorcycle was not entirely successful: the main and glaring mistake of the designers was that on the gas tank, where the Izh badge usually stands, there was a badge with a drawn planet similar to Saturn, but not Jupiter.
Specifications
- Engine
- Number of cylinders: 2
- Engine type: petrol
- Number of cycles: 2
- Gas distribution system: piston
- Cooling system: air, ram air flow
- Cylinder diameter: 61.75mm
- Stroke: 58 mm
- Working volume: 347 cm 3
- Maximum power: 19 hp
- Compression ratio: 6.7-7.0
- Number of carburetors: 1
- Power system: Carburetor K-36ZH
- Engine fuel: a mixture of gasoline and oil in a ratio of 20/1 (during the break-in period) and 25/1 (for a broken-in motorcycle).
- Transmission
- Number of gears: 4
- Availability reverse: No
- Rear wheel drive type: chain
- Chassis
- Suspension type front wheel: telescopic regular type
- Suspension type rear wheel: pendulum with two shock absorbers
- Front wheel brake type: drum
- Rear wheel brake type: drum
- Base: 1430 mm
- Length: 2130 mm
- Ground clearance: 135 mm
- Dry weight: 185 kg
- Maximum speed: 110 km/h
- Fuel consumption: 6 l/100km
- Gas tank volume: 18 l
- Wheel size: 3.25-19
- Refueling rates and capacities (in liters)
- Fuel tank: 18
- Gearbox: 1
- Air filter bath: 0.2
- Front fork (each leg): 0.15
- Rear wheel shock absorbers (each): 0.06
- Flywheel cavity: 0.1; 0.15
- Electrical equipment
- Battery contact ignition
- Ignition coil IZH-56 sb. 39
- Spark plugs A11U
- Battery 3MT-6 (6V, 6a/hour)
- Generator G-36M8 (6V, 45 Watt)
- Relay-regulator RR-1
- Signal S-37
- Headlight FG-38G
- Rear light FP-220
- Brake light switch IZH Sat. 38-0
- Light switch with horn button P-2
Modifications
- Izh Jupiter-2K- modification with a side trailer (sidecar). Maximum speed 87 km/h, dry weight 253 kg. The stroller wheel suspension is torsion bar, the stroller body suspension is spring.
see also
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This term has other meanings, see Jupiter. Jupiter Superior depicted ... Wikipedia
- “Jupiter and Thetis” (“Jupiter et Thétis”), artist Jean Ingres, 1811, oil, 330×257 cm. Jupiter (lat. Iuppiter) in ancient Roman mythology, the god of the sky, daylight, thunderstorms, king of the gods, supreme deity of the Romans. Husband of the goddess Juno. Corresponds... ... Wikipedia
- (Jupiter). Roman deity corresponding to the Greek Zeus. He is the king of heaven, on whom all celestial phenomena depend, the ruler of the world, who controls the fate of peoples and states. He was considered the main patron of the Roman state; his… … Encyclopedia of Mythology
JUPITER (astrological sign G), planet, average distance from the Sun 5.2 a. e. (778.3 million km), sidereal period of revolution 11.9 years, rotation period (cloud layer near the equator) approx. 10 h, equivalent diameter approx. 142,800 km, weight... ... encyclopedic Dictionary
Hundreds of blue IZhs roll off the factory assembly line every day. This motorcycle won't have long to wait either. A few more efforts and the car will come to life.
Motorcycle enthusiasts are well aware of the IZH-Planet and IZH-Jupiter motorcycles. Our plant has been producing them since 1961 - 1962. And since that time, work has been continuously going on to improve them. The reliability of cars has increased significantly, and thanks to this, the warranty mileage of motorcycles has increased by 20 percent.
Factory designers work not only to eliminate defects identified during operation, but also to improve the model on the assembly line. Our design bureau also prepared new, modernized models of motorcycles, paying special attention to such qualities as reliability and durability. Now the work on creating and testing new machines has been completed. "IZH-Planet-2" and "IZH-Jupiter-2" are ready for launch.
How do they differ from their well-known predecessors?
The first thing that catches your eye is appearance. The new machines better meet the requirements of modern technical aesthetics. Motorcycles are painted in a single, corporate color. The wheel rims and muffler housings are covered with a layer of decorative chrome plating, and the carburetor protective casings and brake covers are covered with hammer enamel. Thanks to polishing, the crankcase covers acquired a mirror shine. The saddle cover made of colored textvinite looks quite modern. By the way, the double saddle itself is somewhat wider than usual and has a more comfortable shape.
The power of the new “Jupiter” remained the same, but the IZH Planet-2 motorcycle became more than two times stronger Horse power s. This made it possible to improve the dynamic qualities of the motorcycle and increase the maximum speed to 105 km/h. Increased power to 15.5 hp. With. achieved by reducing the volume of the crank chamber, slightly increasing the compression ratio and using a K-36Zh carburetor with a diffuser diameter increased to 27 mm.
Without dwelling on the design features of the new carburetor, we want to briefly talk about its advantages compared to the previously used K-28. The K-36Zh carburetor design with a fuel corrector removed from the diffuser area provides a more economical mixture composition and a reduction in fuel consumption by 4-6 percent. Enrichment of the mixture in the K-36Zh carburetor, unlike the K-28, is achieved by rotating the corrector shifter clockwise. You need to use the corrector when starting the engine in cold weather and when driving maximum speed. The flange fastening of the K-36Zh carburetor to the inlet pipe with two bolts is stronger than the K-28 fastening, whose clamps often broke.
The design of the gearbox secondary shaft bearing has undergone a change. In the new roller bearings, the length of the rollers is increased from 8 mm to 12 mm. However, they are installed without changing the seats in the crankcase. This is especially important for engine repairs and the provision of spare parts. In addition, the barrel-shaped shape of the rollers allows stress to be distributed more evenly along the length. Extended, embattled rollers will increase the service life of the bearing by more than one and a half times.
Now a few words about the changes in IZH-Jupiter.
Although the durability of the connecting rod lower end bearing crankshaft
IZH-Yu is quite sufficient and the bearing can withstand over 30 thousand kilometers; cases of premature failure are known. This is explained by exceeding the permissible speeds in each gear or “losing the throttle” in Idling during warm-up, when the shaft speed significantly exceeds the maximum power speed.
The modified design of the connecting rod now improves lubrication of the roller bearing of the lower head. This, in turn, increased the resistance several times when the engine was running at high speed. The worm shaft and gear shift forks have been changed. This was done for clearer and more durable operation of the switching mechanism.
Rice. 1. Seals protecting wheel bearings: a) felt oil seal used on the IZH-Planet motorcycle, b) rubber oil seal of a motorcycle
An important innovation that has increased the overhaul life of the Planet and Jupiter is the new design of oil seals to protect wheel bearings from dust and moisture. Previously, a felt gland was used for this purpose (Fig. 1, a). It did not provide sufficient sealing and, moreover, required frequent replacement. Rubber seals (Fig. 1, b), which replaced felt ones, almost doubled the service life of the bearings.
Rubber O-rings are also installed in the pendulum fork.
They significantly improve the protection of the fork sliding bearings and thereby increase their service life.
Rice. 2. Location of the brake light switch: a) brake light switch on the frame of the IZH-Planet, b) brake light switch of the IZH-Planet-2 in the tool box.
In spring and autumn, the brake light switch (Fig. 2, a), mounted on the frame under the brake lever, caused a lot of trouble for motorists. It was not sealed enough and often failed due to oxidation of the contacts.
The new switch design shown in Fig. 2, b (it is located about the tool box), ensures its reliability in any conditions.
Both models have new relay regulators installed. They are distinguished by better vibration resistance and stability of adjustments, and this is important for reliable engine operation.
On IZH-P2 and IZH-Yu2, a special polyethylene tray is placed under the battery. It will protect the tool box from corrosion resulting from the ingress of electrolyte.
The modernization of motorcycles also affected such important components as brakes. Analyzing the operating experience of tens of thousands of cars, the designers came to the conclusion that with high mileage, the brakes sometimes lose reliability. And adjustment doesn’t help either. brake system— the linings and ends of the pads wear out. As a result, when the cam is fully rotated, the pads are weakly pressed against the brake drum. During repairs in such cases, steel strips were welded to the end of the pads to compensate for wear. Newly designed aluminum cast brake pads a special compensator is provided. Now, if there is a lot of wear, you just need to put a washer under the steel heel located at the end of the block, which will be included in the complete set of the motorcycle. Comparing old stamp-welded and new - cast - pads, it can be noted that the design of the latter is much more rigid. Pressing the steel bushing into seat under the brake cam should make the operation of the brake system drive more reliable.
Rice. 3. Collapsible muffler IZH-Planet 2 and IZH-Jupiter 2
The exhaust system has also changed. And before, IZH was not considered a “loud” car. However, the exhaust sound and the design of the mufflers did not satisfy the designers. For new models, new exhaust silencers were developed and tested (Fig. 3). Their dismountable design allows, without removing the muffler body, to disconnect the tip, remove it, clean the “filling” and reassemble the muffler. In addition, an increase in the volume of the muffler and optimally selected flow sections of the exhaust tract make the motorcycle very quiet.
Taken together, the design changes that we talked about will increase the warranty mileage of the IZH-Planet 2 and IZH-Jupiter 2 motorcycles compared to the IZH-Planet and IZH-Jupiter by 25 percent.
Each motorcycle comes with a set of spare parts. Now it has increased: it additionally includes a clutch cable and a tire pressure gauge, which will make it possible to maintain required pressure. This will ultimately affect the life of the tires. For IZH-Jupiter motorcycles with a side trailer, a sprocket with nineteen teeth is given. It is necessary when driving without a trailer.
And in conclusion, a request to motorcyclists. The plant receives many letters from owners of Izhevsk motorcycles with comments, suggestions, questions, and advice. I would like to receive in these letters data on the service life of components and parts, indicating the motorcycle model, year of manufacture, nature of the malfunction, mileage, operating conditions, load.
Analysis of materials describing the operation of machines in various road and climatic conditions will help the plant quickly solve problems for their further improvement.
G. PISAREV, V. ABRAMYAN, engineers
The Soviet motorcycle industry was diverse and replete with various models of motorcycles. The IZH motorcycle brand was produced from 1929 to 2008. The plant where they were created was located in the glorious and old city of Izhevsk. And one of the most popular motorcycles in the USSR was the IZH-2 “Jupiter”. Let's take a closer look at this model.
Motorcycle characteristics
This motorcycle was first released in 1965 under the engineering name IZH "Jupiter-2". The characteristics are impressive for that time. The two-stroke engine has one cylinder with a volume of 350 cm³. Power is 20 horsepower. Cooling is carried out by air flow, and the engine is lubricated with a mixture of oil and fuel.
The motorcycle weighed a lot - 165 kg. And if you couldn’t be called a weightlifter, then you had to think several times before purchasing it. But it is worth noting that the IZH Jupiter-2 motorcycle was excellent for long journeys, because the maximum weight load on the trunk was 20 kg, in addition, two people could ride on it. But unfortunately, its fuel consumption, by modern standards, was high - 5 liters, when driving at 90 kilometers per hour.
But if you still decide to buy this legendary motorcycle, then you will have to ask yourself one problem: to find it on Gas station fuel AI-76 mixed with oil in proportions of 1:25 (where one part is motor oil).
Motorcycle design
IZH "Jupiter-2" has a tubular frame and soft front shock absorber, which allows you to move over rough terrain without serious problems. Also pleasing are the wide mudguards, a glove compartment for tools needed by the driver, and drum brakes.
Most parts of this vehicle were inherited from the first "Jupiter", so it is extremely difficult to distinguish them. The only difference is that the second model has a two-stroke engine.
The engine allowed the motorcycle to accelerate to 110 kilometers per hour, which is an amazing speed for that time. Fuel was supplied to the engine by gravity, and the drive was carried out by a chain of rollers. The tank volume was 18 liters.
History of IZH-2 "Jupiter"
At the end of 1958, the State Planning Committee issued an order for designers to create a motorcycle for riding on all types of road surfaces. At that time, not everyone could afford a car, but transport was necessary for the proletariat. And the State Planning Committee decided to begin mass production of a motorcycle that could travel on country roads. There was no prototype for this IL model, so everything was created from scratch.
The first created motorcycle IZH-2 "Jupiter" had good characteristics. In addition to the characteristics listed above, the motorcycle had lead battery, voltage 6 V. During testing of the model, the gearbox was improved and the clutch was adjusted. Some time later, mass production of this model began.
Side-trailer version of the motorcycle
A sidecar or so-called cradle on a motorcycle provided a replacement for a car. The trailer could carry both one passenger and cargo, which is why this vehicle was quite popular in the Soviet Union. The model also had a rear compartment for a spare wheel.
By the way, some “home-made” from the Soviet Union saved on purchases and made cradles for their “Jupiters” from small beams and sheets of metal profiles, as well as from wooden boards.
It must be said that motorcycles with sidecars were used by the police until the beginning of the 21st century. They were equipped with liquid cooling, telescopic front forks and disc brakes instead of the usual drum. They also had built-in radios and protective glass.
For public service, motorcycles from the Izhevsk plant were usually converted: “Jupiter” and “Junker”. Nowadays, police officers patrol their areas in German BMWs. Strollers for IZH "Jupiter-2" have become a rarity (you can see photos of them in our article).
- The motorcycle was first created by the German designer Gottlieb Deimer. He received a patent for it on September 29, 1885.
- Do you think airbags are only installed on cars? No, you are extremely mistaken! The airbags were first used on Honda motorcycles.
- In the twentieth century, motorcycle races were organized on the streets of residential areas. After several tragic consequences with pedestrians and racers, "high-speed chases" began to take place on specialized tracks.
- The USSR was one of the countries where motorcycles were produced in large quantities. In the world ranking Soviet Union took second place in this, losing to Japan.
- Actor Brad Pitt is seriously interested in collecting motorcycles. In his collection there is a motorcycle of our production - "Ural Tourist". It is noted that the actor likes to go on motorcycle rides on this motorcycle.
- Few people know that to purchase a heavy motorcycle in Japan, you need to pass a strength test. It includes one test - raising the motorcycle from a recumbent position.
- Ernesto Che Guevara was a motorcycle enthusiast. He published the book “The Motorcycle Diaries,” where he described his motorcycle travels.
Conclusion
That's probably all we wanted to say about motorcycles. Readers learned in detail about the legendary Soviet Izh-2 "Jupiter". It was this model that marked the beginning of the dynamic development of the motorcycle industry in the USSR, so everyone who lived in that old time remembers it.
It should be noted that those people who have kept this motorcycle in good, and if they are lucky, in excellent condition, are the lucky ones. After all, if you wait a little longer, then this vehicle can be sold for a lot of money, as a rarity that has earned an excellent reputation.
It is impossible not to exaggerate the contribution of the Izhevsk plant to the development of the motor industry. The first IZH models replenished and surprised the motorcycle fleet. “IZH Jupiter-2” is precisely the little one that, on its own two feet, endured all the hardships of the shortage of copies. “Jupiter” became not just a favorite of people, it still holds the high title of a legend in the motorcycle industry. New design, not bad specifications, endurance, strength, and most importantly, cheapness - these are the components of national success. "IZH Jupiter-2" can still be found on the roads. And there is a lot of this good reasons. So what kind of motorcycle is this? We need to start from the beginning.
History of creation
The IZH Jupiter-2 motorcycle began its journey back in the distant sixties. The first copy was published in 1957. Then it could be seen at the world motorcycle exhibition under the simple and nondescript name “IZH”. The prototype of the future “Jupiter” was IZH-56. It was the single design of this motorcycle that became the basis for further linear two-wheeled transport.
Production of IZH Jupiter-2 began only in 1961. During mass production, this bike received its proud name, already known to everyone. The motorcycle existed for quite an impressive time. The last copy came out exactly ten years after the start of the launch - in 1971, IZH Jupiter-2 stopped descending from
Novelty, or What the second “Jupiter” gave the world
The motorcycle differed little from its predecessors. Although there were technical and design differences. The new design is a separate issue, but the appearance of the model has been radically redesigned. Now “IZH Jupiter-2” began to look different. The electrical power supply circuit has also undergone modernization. New lighting required new wiring. By the way, about her.
There are few warning lights on a motorcycle. There is only a front round headlight high beam and rear electric reflector. But by today's standards this is not enough. Therefore, modern motorcyclists riding a Jupiter are required by law to use side turn signals. The engine was also rebuilt.
"IZH Jupiter-2" - the photo will not deceive
The design of the bike is quite good for the sixties. IZH Jupiter-2 looks good. The photo cannot fully convey all the colors of the motorcycle. Large chrome exhaust pipes, which run parallel to the ground, immediately attract attention. A neat classic frame, there is nothing superfluous on it. The wheels are set shallowly in the wheel arches.
The compact engine, which can be seen in the middle of this picture, does not protrude from the sides. It’s worth saying a little more about the fuel tank. The teardrop shape looks as great as ever. Among the notable details are the round speedometer and the constant “Jupiter” inscription. Next to it is a picture of the planet itself.
Motorcycle type
“IZH 2 Jupiter”, like many of its “friends”, belongs to the type What is characteristic of it? Firstly, the main distinguishing feature of each “classic” is the straight fit. The seat is not moved back, not set low, it is level. This seat promotes a pleasant ride.
On a long road, in order not to get tired, you need to keep your back straight, only a classic motorcycle is capable of this. The pedals are not thrown forward. They are tucked under the driver. Thus, when supported, a right angle is formed. This doesn’t make your legs go numb, which is very important. The low steering wheel makes handling better. You don't have to reach far to grab the horns. Classic motorcycle feels good good roads, and under poor surface conditions.
"IZH Jupiter-2" - characteristics
All "rattles", appearance, innovative details do not have of great importance. The only thing you should pay close attention to is the technical specifications. They can tell you about the bike what the shine hides. And so, the main center of any vehicle, and a motorcycle is one of them, is the engine. Therefore, the first thing you need to look at is the motor. "IZH 2 Jupiter" has a gasoline power unit, which is classified as a push-pull system. This means that the pistons are lubricated by supplying the main fuel. That is, right at the gas station, in addition to gasoline, fuel tank You also need to fill in engine oil. At first glance there are a lot of details, but once you get used to it, you don’t notice it. The Jupiter engine has only two cylinders.
Their total volume is three hundred and forty-seven cubic centimeters. The IZh engine is capable of developing a power of nineteen horsepower. This is normal for a light motorcycle. The good old carburetor is responsible for supplying fuel. You should not forget the main thing: practical characteristics. “IZH 2 Jupiter” on relatively flat terrain is capable of reaching a speed of one hundred and ten kilometers per hour. Fuel consumption is low: four and a half liters of “eightieth” per hundred kilometers of working distance. Jupiter is cooled using air currents. Not very effective, of course. But it was relevant for that time.
Tuning a classic model
It's no secret that IZH 2 Jupiter was produced a long time ago. Not many people may like the old, worn-out look of a motorcycle; others want to see something of their own in this bike. There is only one way out - tuning, in simple terms - restructuring. As one of the non-major options, you can consider painting. New bright colors will breathe a new soul into IZH 2 Jupiter. This will make the bike sparkle in completely new colors. Other craftsmen simply remove the stroller, if available. A lonely motorcycle looks much more impressive.
It is not for nothing that the IZH 2 Jupiter acquired the title of the people's motorcycle. Everything about it speaks of perfection.
