It's a Hercules K105X from 1972 and needs a LOT of work, but I really couldn't say no to the offer. This will probably be my main project for 2026.
It's pretty much complete aside from the missing battery cover and the engine turns over by hand. I had some trouble getting it into neutral, there's definitely something wrong with the gearbox or the linkage. The tank is completely rusted inside, I'll probably need a new one.
It might be a long shot, but does anyone in this community have experience with these bikes? The K125 is supposedly pretty similar.
I'm located in Germany and surprisingly parts are not hard to find at all. I always check the availability before buying a vehicle and there's still plenty of companies manufacturing spares, from the light switches to the springs and down to the gearbox. I think it helps that Hercules' lineup shared a lot of components in the 70s. I already found the missing battery cover freshly painted for 22 Euros.
This project isn't about selling or making money. I just enjoy the wrenching, as long as it may take :D