"Izh Planeta-2" - the ideal of the Soviet motorcycle

Despite the fact that more than 40 years have passed since the end of the release of this model of motorcycles , it continues to drive along bumpy roads of Russia, Belarus, Ukraine and other CIS countries. It's about the motorcycle "Izh Planeta-2."

History

The road motorcycle "Izh Planeta-2" was produced by the plant "Izhmash" in the period from 1965 to 1971. For 6 years of release of model the world has seen about 245 000 its copies. On the "Planet-2" was extended warranty from the manufacturer for a year and a half or 15,000 kilometers of mileage.

The previous model "Izh Planet" was less powerful and comfortable. In addition to increased capacity, Izhmash engineers did not make significant changes to the new Izh Planet-2 motorcycle.

The subsequent model "Izh Planeta-3" is considered the most reliable among all Soviet "Planets". The third model of single-cylinder motorcycles "Izh" has a more modern design in comparison with the previous one. Also, "Planet-3" is equipped with turn signals, the motor has a loopback. The new braking system and improved grip are characteristic for the motorcycle "Izh Planeta-3".

Characteristic

At that time the motorcycle "Izh Planeta-2" possessed modern parameters. Technical characteristics are: a two-stroke engine with a capacity of 346 cu. Cm drives a 155-kilogram motorcycle. Engine power - 15 horsepower at crankshaft speeds of 4,200-4,600 per minute. The fuel mixture enters the cylinder together with the lubricating oil. After ignition, a compression of about 7 is created in the normal cylinder. The fuel enters the K-36I carburetor by gravity from a tank of 18 liters, after which it is sucked in by the piston in the cylinder.

The maximum speed is 105 kilometers per hour, while the fuel consumption is increased, and the engine resource is significantly reduced. The crankshaft rotation is transmitted by a two-row chain to the clutch, and to the wheels - a two-way, four-speed transmission via a multi-disc clutch system. From the box to the rear wheel, the rotation is transmitted by a chain, the gear ratio of which is 2.33.

The smoothness of the movement is provided by the depreciation system. The front telescopic fork is equipped with a spring mechanism with a hydraulic shock absorber. Rear fork pendular, with the same shock absorber as the front. Motorcycle frame is non-separable, all-metal, tubular.

Conditions of repair and operation

The motorcycle is designed so that its repair does not require special conditions, tools and equipment. It is desirable, but not necessary, to have during the assembly of the motor, the ignition setting:

• solvent;
• Flat screwdriver with a tapping;
• A brush for metal;
• Collar heads;
• Wrench;
• Compressometer;
• micrometer;
• Multimeter;
• A soldering lamp (ideally it is with the help of their fingers inserted into the new pistons);
• Scan on 14, etc.

It would seem that the list of instruments and tools is not available in every garage. In fact, all of the above can be replaced by conventional tools. For example, press the fingers with a bolt of the appropriate diameter and nut, and ring the wires or any electrical appliances with a 12-volt light bulb.

Reviews of the motorcycle "Izh Planeta-2"

In general, the owners of this motorcycle belong to the category "to whom for 40". Of course, not all, but most of them were born and grew up in the USSR, so still own the technique of those times.

Modern young people inherit or buy similar models for restoration. Some examples of modernized motorcycles from the USSR can compete with modern bikes in their technical characteristics and appearance.

As a rule, motorcycle owners state the reliability and simplicity of the unit. Concerning more modern models of "Planet-4" or even more "Jupiter-4", the single-cylinder "Izh" of the 2nd generation is distinguished by its special durability. After all, during the production of the latter there was no big competition and the pursuit of power.