[{"id": 14815971, "authorName": "Triumphguy1968", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/triumphguy1968/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice looking bike! I've had the chance to \"ride\" one of these-more of a controlled drifting technique actually-and definitely will get your heart pumping!! I realize it's popular to support Ukraine, but the Ukrainian stencils and markings seem to detract from the overall look of the bike.... Just being upfront and honest..\ud83e\udd14", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1719328201, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14821598, "authorName": "KLane", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/klane/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Jawa is a Czech motorbike, why the Ukrainian colors?", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1719350005, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14821736, "authorName": "PanJH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/panjh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looking at the invoices, I see 2 different invoices from different shops--- each one has lacing of 2 wheels...... why ?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1719350427, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14821744, "authorName": "Eddy-Haskel (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eddy-haskel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The bike began its restoration in February 2022 at the outbreak of the Ukrainian people's struggle to maintain their freedom. I used this as my inspiration for the project. Thus incorporated the nation's colors and emblem as a major part of that theme.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1719350446, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14823465, "authorName": "Eddy-Haskel (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eddy-haskel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looking at the invoices, I see 2 different invoices from different shops\u2014 each one has lacing of 2 wheels\u2026\u2026 why ?\r\n\r\nThe initial Cody set (2/23) was replaced by the Buchanan set on the bike after locating a clean set of Akront rims to finish this project. The earlier Cody set was used for a rehab of a former Buzz Shoemake Weslake that has been sold.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1719361642, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14824028, "authorName": "E.Bugatti", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e.bugatti/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Interesting...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1719367838, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14824140, "authorName": "VWmurf53", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vwmurf53/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I used to go to the speedway races at Orange County fairgrounds in the early to late 70\u2019s. Danny Becker and the Bass brothers not to mention Billy Gray from \u201cFather knows Best\u201d. Also Gene the dancing machine walking the rails during intermission. Costa Mesa, California GLWTA", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1719369243, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14825166, "authorName": "CKKurtz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ckkurtz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Speedway. So badass.\r\n\r\nSpeedway racing is the best live/in-person motorcycle racing I've ever seen.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1719405707, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14825304, "authorName": "Citabria98", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/citabria98/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Kudos to you @Eddy-Haskel (great handle too) for the refinish, I love it. I have a Ukrainian flag \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\udde6 in my front yard, and on the front of my yellow Fiat 500C. I think Volodymyr Zelenskyy is probably a very cool \ud83d\ude0e guy, and I betcha he would ride this bike!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1719407471, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14825683, "authorName": "Knuckles-R-Busted", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/knuckles-r-busted/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So much fun to be had on a \"thumper\" like this!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1719411278, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14828801, "authorName": "PgB55", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pgb55/", "bidAmount": 666, "content": "$666 bid placed by PgB55", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1719426529, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14828828, "authorName": "PgB55", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pgb55/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The ultimate commute vehicle.\r\nNo confusing shift patterns to worry about. \r\nSuper easy. Zero maintenance brakes. \r\nAlmost nothing to worry about but changing tires.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1719426648, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14829095, "authorName": "michl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/michl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As long as there are all left turns on the way to work ;)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1719427611, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14830553, "authorName": "solidol", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/solidol/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I grew up around Jawas. Watching and reading about ice racing too. Great piece of history and certainly a conversation starter, especially this side of the pond.\r\n\r\n@Triumphguy1968 while I agree with you, and would probably finish it a bit differently (blue fenders, tank, yellow frame, no engine paint etc) I certainly applaud @Eddy-Haskel for his effort and support. Popular is probably the last word that comes to mind describing it though.\r\n\r\nThank you @Eddy-Haskel and hope it goes to a good home.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1719432465, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14848790, "authorName": "VolvoguyKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvoguykc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm going to buy this, ride it to Tatooine and buy an R2 unit", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1719597143, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14850344, "authorName": "ricosuave666", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ricosuave666/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes, full support of the Ukrainians. But probably not on a bike made in Czechoslovakia.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1719602214, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14853691, "authorName": "el_Roacho", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/el_roacho/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Engine oil capacity? Filler location?\r\n\r\nWill this thing actually run on methanol?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1719617351, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14854331, "authorName": "benjaminfairfax", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/benjaminfairfax/", "bidAmount": 900, "content": "$900 bid placed by benjaminfairfax", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1719623905, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14856838, "authorName": "Eddy-Haskel (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eddy-haskel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "el Roacho here are the answers to your questions. \n\nAt ~14:1 the engine requires methanol. Oil (.6 L of Silkolene Castorene R-50) is stored internally on the RH side between the crankcase and the ignition components) Below is a link to all of the engine specs and operation procedures from Bill Cody Racing who helped with the project. \n\nBTW the paint design of blue on top and yellow on the bottom was to replicate the design of the Ukrainian flag.\n\nhttps://www.speedwaybikes.com/cody/884.htm", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1719677645, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14862816, "authorName": "Viper97", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/viper97/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "$1,000 bid placed by Viper97", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1719750087, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14869618, "authorName": "Rex77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rex77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That paint scheme put me off bidding :(", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1719804738, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14871284, "authorName": "Patinafan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/patinafan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Shame folks can\u2019t see beyond the paint colour choice, looks like a nice bike to me , not like repainting a car , heck and race bikes are even easier. Somebody\u2019s gonna get a killer bike cheap at this rate .", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1719848231, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14871840, "authorName": "Patinafan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/patinafan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Only thing keeping me from bidding is shipping , well and my wife\u2026..maybe she wouldn\u2019t notice .", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1719852681, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14871988, "authorName": "shrines", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shrines/", "bidAmount": 1100, "content": "$1,100 bid placed by shrines", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1719853520, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14873462, "authorName": "JennyOXX6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jennyoxx6/", "bidAmount": 1200, "content": "$1,200 bid placed by JennyOXX6", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1719859571, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14874164, "authorName": "Viper97", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/viper97/", "bidAmount": 1300, "content": "$1,300 bid placed by Viper97", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1719862918, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14876030, "authorName": "Lizardbait1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lizardbait1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I always wanted to ride a speedway bike. I used to watch them at fast Fridays in auburn ca. now I\u2019m at the point I know I need brakes\u2026", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1719869334, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14877710, "authorName": "DaveD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daved/", "bidAmount": 1404, "content": "$1,404 bid placed by DaveD", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1719880469, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14877702, "authorName": "DaveD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daved/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "C'mon, guys, let's be honest here. If you've always dreamed about racing speedway (and you know you're never going to), and are worried about specs and mechanical things on this machine (and you're already out of your depth), then this just might not be for you. \n\nYeah, I raced flat track, TT, desert, on Triumphs and BSAs, but never speedway. Wish I'd tried it while I was still young and immortal. \n\nBut from my flat track buddies who had, it's a totally different kettle of fish. Back off into a turn (it's all turns on an 1/8-mile!), and you don't slow down. Your previously spinning rear tyre now hooks up, you get crazy traction and the bike lunges forward, front wheel pawing the sky. And here come the haybales! \n\nAs much as I'd love to give it a go, this is just a lovely chunk of Garage Candy to me, and therefore I need it.\n\nAnd it will match the Ukranian flag decal on the back window of my '85 Mercedes 300D. Viva Ukraine! Or something like that...", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1719880574, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14878030, "authorName": "Viper97", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/viper97/", "bidAmount": 1600, "content": "$1,600 bid placed by Viper97", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1719885138, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14878131, "authorName": "JennyOXX6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jennyoxx6/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by JennyOXX6", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1719886691, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14879096, "authorName": "rickhutchins", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rickhutchins/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No lights or turn signals. Won't pass inspection.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1719926318, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14879192, "authorName": "czmx", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/czmx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love these bikes. I agree with most comments here. While the color choice is a matter of personal preference, it should be easy to do a repaint, except I'm wondering about the cylinder and head. Looks like the studs were painted yellow, so I assume the top end was painted while still attached to the engine cases, no? And it is paint, and not powder coating, correct? @DaveD, if you buy this thing, I'm getting the Weslake prepped and calling you out! Good luck to all.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1719927715, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14879320, "authorName": "Eddy-Haskel (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eddy-haskel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "CZMX - Cylinder and head painted while the engine was assembled and not with powder coating. Easy to remover and vapor hone back to original finish. BTW - just finishing the \"back as raced restoration\" of former top US speedway racer Buddy Robinson's early '80 Jawa DT500. Robinson rode both in the US and for Exeter in the UK. His brother holds the motorcycle LSR.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1719928705, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14879466, "authorName": "2hecknback", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2hecknback/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These bikes are built in Divisov, CZ, and used to be called ESO (Ace).\r\nOn a recent trip to Prague I asked some old friends about their plans for the future. They told me that considering Putin's expansionist ambitions and invasion of Ukraine, they're not making any. For them, everything could change in the next minute.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1719930206, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14880205, "authorName": "Eddy-Haskel (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eddy-haskel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "2hecknback The Ukrainian people are standing up to a bully. Pretty much what inspired me to build the bike with the Ukraine Flag theme ... although the paint job doesn't seem to be too popular with some.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1719936808, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14880292, "authorName": "elchinero", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elchinero/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Put Your Best Wheel --- SLIDEWAYS", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1719937516, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14880306, "authorName": "mfrk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mfrk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@volvoguykc-----My moneys on you dont ---Easy to talk about it though", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1719937656, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14881108, "authorName": "jonyg1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jonyg1/", "bidAmount": 3200, "content": "$3,200 bid placed by jonyg1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1719941317, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14881126, "authorName": "JennyOXX6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jennyoxx6/", "bidAmount": 3300, "content": "$3,300 bid placed by JennyOXX6", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1719941350, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14881153, "authorName": "benjaminfairfax", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/benjaminfairfax/", "bidAmount": 3400, "content": "$3,400 bid placed by benjaminfairfax", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1719941431, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14881171, "authorName": "JennyOXX6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jennyoxx6/", "bidAmount": 3500, "content": "$3,500 bid placed by JennyOXX6", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1719941468, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14881215, "authorName": "benjaminfairfax", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/benjaminfairfax/", "bidAmount": 3600, "content": "$3,600 bid placed by benjaminfairfax", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1719941576, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14881223, "authorName": "JennyOXX6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jennyoxx6/", "bidAmount": 3700, "content": "$3,700 bid placed by JennyOXX6", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1719941591, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14881232, "authorName": "benjaminfairfax", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/benjaminfairfax/", "bidAmount": 3800, "content": "$3,800 bid placed by benjaminfairfax", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1719941626, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14881246, "authorName": "JennyOXX6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jennyoxx6/", "bidAmount": 3900, "content": "$3,900 bid placed by JennyOXX6", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1719941659, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14881290, "authorName": "benjaminfairfax", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/benjaminfairfax/", "bidAmount": 4000, "content": "$4,000 bid placed by benjaminfairfax", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1719941777, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14881301, "authorName": "JennyOXX6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jennyoxx6/", "bidAmount": 4100, "content": "$4,100 bid placed by JennyOXX6", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1719941799, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14881349, "authorName": "JennyOXX6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jennyoxx6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 7/2/24 for $4,100 to JennyOXX6", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1719941924, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 14881387, "authorName": "JennyOXX6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jennyoxx6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Will be on display and run at the Eagles Mere Motorcycle Museum. Come and visit the Eagles Mere Air and Auto Museums as well.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1719942022, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14885991, "authorName": "Eddy-Haskel (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eddy-haskel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks everyone for making me first BaT experience positive.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1719960027, "type": "comment"}]