Motorcycle "Java-640": description

For the domestic motorcycle culture to overestimate the meaning of "Java" is difficult: the youth of every 2-nd biker is connected in one way or another with this brand. There is a feeling that these cars have long disappeared, but you can even buy a "banana" in a completely new way. In this article we will consider a motorcycle "Java-640".

By the time of birth (1984), "three hundred and fifty", which has an index of 638, was the most desirable foreign car in the USSR. At that time a two-cylinder powerful "two-stroke", excellent Czechoslovak quality, semi-automatic clutch, which became a mechanical analogue of the current quickschifters, as well as a biting price tag - a dream!

"Java", the full name of which was designated 350 typ 638.5.00, differed from its predecessor with 12-volt electrical equipment and a new engine. In various markets, the motorcycle was sold with an oil tank and a separate lubrication system, but in the USSR there were no oils for two-stroke engines, hence the unit was delivered to our market without a pump for it.

In 1987, a new car, 638.0.00, entered the stores, which featured a new plumage, a tank and a modified tilt of shock absorbers, after which, without changing the index, the design of the arrows in the instrument was also refreshed, the inclination of the silencers increased, the shock absorbers lost their glasses, the stickers changed Metal tags, while a part of the motorcycles were put without a rod Chezetov's fork. But with the breakup of the Union, the main buyers disappeared, which in the early nineties proved unable to pay an unrealistic thousand dollars for a new motorcycle, which finally received a disc brake.

After the demand began to fall, and the plant. Then the next generation of the 638-th or motorcycle "Java-640" appeared. It is a restyling of the model 639, which differed in filling only with the presence of an electric starter and silencers (some of the MVD structures purchased a batch of these cars at the time). The device in this form and to this day is produced. More recently, the lineup was supplemented by the 640 Classic, which in itself combined the modern filling and appearance of the 634th.

What for?

The choice of the motorcycle "Java-350" (640) can only be explained by the desire to return youth and emotions. In today's traffic, this device will be an outsider, although many "Chinese" will give a light. The car is reliable enough and makes it possible to consider it as an excellent alternative to various nostalgic devices, including the Yamaha SR400 and Royal Enfield. At the same time, there will be no shortage of attention.

Selection

Devices that are reliable for their years, should be chosen especially carefully. Spare parts of "Java" are not very expensive, while the work on reviving the car will be able to equal easily with the purchase of the new 640th, therefore, such a motorcycle should be chosen with special attention and passion. Rusty and doused with paint on top of dirt and insulating devices preferably immediately sweep away and concentrate their attention on finding a well-groomed device from a neat grandfather or fan.

It is not surprising that 30-year-old bikes will have "tired" spare parts of "Java", among which there will be anthers, rubber and oil seals, therefore, you can immediately close your eyes by investing the cost of replacing them with the purchase budget. You need to start with an important - to inspect the engine. The two-stroke engines were never a great resource, which means that the first thing to do is to measure the compression: it will be great if it will be possible to find 9-10 atmospheres; If only 7-8, then it will be necessary to replace the GPG. A well-regulated motor with normal compression should start on the third kick-start kick and work exactly on idle after warm-up, without making any sounds.

Tuning

The ideal tuning for the motorcycle "Java-640" will be iron from modern machines: a system of separate lubrication, forks KP, electric starter, contactless ignition. On sale, you can also find front and rear arches, a suitable windscreen, and also install, for example, heating the handles. Trunks on the bike "Java-640" will look like a saddle on a cow, therefore, they prefer to prefer the Soviet canonical tuning in the style of "southerners" - the frame of the trunk, welded from simple metal or stainless steel rods, on which all the tourists' hoardings are attached.

Where to look?

Find a restored or well-preserved apparatus can be in the thematic clubs and forums: strong and friendly associations of fans of this brand will prompt and help, and the devices themselves are basically in good condition. Also you can try to look for a bike on Internet boards, only in this case the chance to purchase "firewood" is much higher. If you do not want to risk at all, you should contact the sellers of new motorcycles brand - here you will be able to find a motorcycle of the past or the current model year, with a new guarantee.

Price list

Despite the age, prices for these devices are kept at a high level: for the 638-th model on the Internet ask 35-40 thousand. There are models and cheaper (about 10 thousand), but usually for this amount offer a rusty bike without documents, the cost of restoration which can beat the price of a new motorcycle "Java-640" in the cabin, which at the moment is 155,000 rubles. The same number will be asked for 350 Premier, for 100,000 more expensive will cost Lux, while the nostalgic Replica - at 350,000!