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, good technical characteristics, endurance, strength, and most importantly, low cost - these are the components of popular success. "IZH Jupiter-2" can still be found on the roads. And there are many good reasons for this. 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 rolling off the conveyor belt.
Purchase history of IZH Jupiter 2, 15 years later. ] 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. Owning a Java, and even more so the latest model at that time, was the height of cool. 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 a motorcycle for several reasons: 1. Parents do not allow it. (and rightly so). 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 No. 2. When the desire to own a two-wheeled vehicle overpowered all possible boundaries, my 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. Studying, the army, marriage, work, a small child, work and business trips again, did not give thoughts and a chance for a 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 the amount that appeared in their heads, apparently after a strong blow, citing the fact that this was already a rarity and its place was in a museum, and not as it is now near a special... barn .
Once he pushed my grandparents to the side of the road (he 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? It’s already in good condition and is generally intact.” - “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’re dead?” - “I remember your numbers, he says, they will tell you.” 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 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 it home. It was winter, but it was impossible not to drive, especially since it started up perfectly. All the lighting equipment worked, right down 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 result was a matte yellow color, 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.
Before sandblasting
I was hoping to find remnants of chrome under the layer of dirt and oil, but the shiny surface of the exhaust pipes is bare metal that has been cleaned to a shine. Until I found a donor, I decided to paint them the color of the motorcycle. They shouldn’t burn; early IZhs were painted entirely 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.
Tank
I packed up a little before my next business trip, now I can drive from place to place and not stumble.
Because of work, I was able to work on motorcycles 1-2 days a month. And this has been going on for almost a year, and the engine has not yet been assembled and the seat has not been rebuilt. Therefore, I decided that I would finish it the way it turned out and leave it until better times, when I could restore it and call it a restoration, not a cosmetic repair. To be continued soon...
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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 topic, 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 high beam headlight and a 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.
Motorcycle design
IZH "Jupiter-2" has a tubular frame and a 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 of the 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 was 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.
"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 that 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 of classic motorcycles. What is characteristic of him? 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. The classic motorcycle feels good both on good roads and in poor surface conditions.
Interesting facts about motorcycles
- 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 rankings, the 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 Diaries of a Motorcycle Rider,” where he described his motorcycle travels.
"IZH Jupiter-2" - characteristics
All the bells and whistles, the looks, the innovative details don't really matter. 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 two-stroke system. This means that the pistons are lubricated by supplying the main fuel. That is, right at the gas station, in addition to gasoline, engine oil must also be poured into the fuel tank. 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 “eightie” per hundred kilometers of working distance. Jupiter is cooled using air currents. Not very effective, of course. But it was relevant for that time.
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 AI-76 fuel mixed with oil in proportions of 1:25 at the gas station (where one part is motor oil).
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. Painting can be considered as one of the low-cost options. 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.
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 motorcycle IZH-2 "Jupiter" was created had good characteristics. In addition to the characteristics listed above, the motorcycle had a lead-acid battery with a voltage of 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.
