Forum: Hacks
05-08-2013, 08:24 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 2,695
where to buy Dnepr
Well, since someone already mentioned Chang Jiang Experience, for Dneprs, I would recommend a private sale from someone who will be honest about what you are buying, so at least you know where you...
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Forum: Hacks
01-06-2013, 04:13 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 751
100kph K750
Hubris,
You need to hang out a bit on the Soviet Steeds forum. Get in touch with Immulmen (Chris Jordan). He has built TWO 750 flathead sidecar rigs that will cruise all day at 100kph. Chris did...
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Forum: Hacks
12-04-2012, 10:37 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 3,946
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Forum: Hacks
12-04-2012, 10:31 AM
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Replies: 5,170
Views: 1,761,769
scrap
What did you do with the rear wheel adapter? What rear wheel did you use?
Thanks
Mike
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Forum: Some Assembly Required
10-15-2012, 07:11 AM
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Replies: 615
Views: 174,609
Beeza project
I used to have British bikes, but I'm better, now. If you plan on really riding that thing, if you haven't done so already, I would strongly suggest you do the roller bearing conversion to the bottom...
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Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers.
04-17-2012, 11:58 AM
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Replies: 35,523
Views: 1,929,972
MEME Spring BBQ
Copied over from Regional forums
I'd like to invite you to the Annual MEME (Maine European Motorcycle Enthusiasts) Spring BBQ. No, you do not need to ride a European bike. The BBQ will be the...
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Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers.
04-16-2012, 07:18 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 350
MEME Spring BBQ
I'd like to invite you to the Annual MEME (Maine European Motorcycle Enthusiasts) Spring BBQ. No, you do not need to ride a European bike. The BBQ will be the first Sunday in May at Mike Stackhouse's...
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Forum: Hack Vendors
04-15-2012, 02:03 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 6,034
car tire on 17" rim
I believe that for less than the cost of a wheel adapter, you can send your stock motorcycle wheel to Kosman, and have an automobile tire appropriate bead grafted on. As I recall, you can either...
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Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers.
04-14-2012, 03:43 PM
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Replies: 102
Views: 3,663
ADV swapmeet
Thanks to 2Twisted for hosting the event. This was my first ADV event, glad I came. I came home with a project fairing, and called a friend to come on over, as someone had a Yamato racing outboard...
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Forum: Hacks
03-20-2012, 03:30 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 688
K100 exhaust
I am hacking my 85 K100RS. I am using a 15" Mini Cooper wheel, with a 185/65 R15 tire. I knew I would have an exhaust problem, so I bought the stuff to make a 4 into 1 collector, so I can route the...
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Forum: Hacks
03-04-2012, 06:38 AM
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Replies: 185
Views: 28,967
M72 restore
Oppozit,
Depending on your level of commitment to originality, I can give you a couple of bits of information. Carbs..probably are 26mm. If you can find old Bings, you are lucky. 26mm carbs are...
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Forum: Hacks
01-26-2012, 05:27 PM
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Replies: 123
Views: 18,443
adventure sidecar build - neat concept
If you want to build an enclosed sidecar for sleeping, you could use some of this guys ideas. Very cool stuff.
http://www.mikenchell.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=39373
arbalest
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Forum: Hacks
06-05-2011, 04:45 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,790
new Chang
Christopher,
If you are new to Changs, you should drop a note to Chris Jordan, his email is immulmen AT yahoo DOT com. He currently has a Chang flathead as his daily driver. He built it up from a...
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Forum: Hacks
06-05-2011, 04:24 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,942
06 Ural Gear Up new to you
California,
If you are new to Urals, you need to pay a visit to the Soviet Steeds site. All the help you need, no attitude. The collective wisdom is enlightening.
Mike Lydon
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Forum: Hacks
05-04-2011, 04:49 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,755
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Forum: Hacks
04-30-2011, 07:10 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,964
Chang or Ural sidecar
Empti,
Is the Chang a bare tub, or does it come with its sidecar frame? If it comes with a frame, it is a good choice. Depending on the vintage, you will find that the Chang tub is a little more...
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Forum: Hacks
04-10-2011, 05:36 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 949
Bsa
D,
Do yourself a favor. If you are not interested in a resto, be sure to do the roller bearing conversion. The timing side of the crank is supported by a bushing. When the bushing wears, you lose...
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Forum: Hacks
01-01-2011, 07:21 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,658
'67 Chang?
It is not clear in the photos, but if there is a distributor at the left front of the motor, below the gas tank, and the gas tank has two petcocks, it is likely a '97. The two petcock tank was a one...
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Forum: Hacks
12-14-2010, 06:22 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,401
CJ disparagement
Tarka,
I must take exception to your characterization of Chang Jiangs as unreliable, especially the flatheads. I personally know of one CJ flathead, one Dnepr with 750ohv CJ motor, and a 98 Ural...
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Forum: Hacks
12-11-2010, 09:46 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 847
2wd BMW
Take a look at the MOBEC site (Germany) for a look at how complicated it is to get a 2wd BMW. I have heard some folks talk of just putting viscous coupling in the driveshaft to the hack wheel. Under...
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Forum: Hacks
12-11-2010, 09:35 AM
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Replies: 70
Views: 24,588
2wd Ural
Just a reminder here, folks. A two wheel drive Ural is not full time two wheel drive. A Patrol or Gear Up is just one wheel drive. Until you get stuck and engage the drive to the hack wheel. Once...
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Forum: Hacks
11-14-2010, 10:17 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 4,197
Dnepr/Ural/Chang
LCGarage, I have owned a 2wd Dnepr (NEVAL) with the 650 ohv motor, and the same bike with a 800cc BMW motor. A friend has both a Ural and a Chang. The Ural and Chang both have 12v flathead Chang...
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Forum: Hacks
07-12-2010, 02:11 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 776
100 kph on a Chang
My friend Chris Jordan (find him on Soviet Steeds) has a 12v, 24hp flathead Chang that has over 30000kms on it. It routinely will do 60 mph for extended periods, with a passenger in the hack....
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Forum: Hacks
07-12-2010, 02:04 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,871
Ural cover
I believe Holopaw has some that Jim Bryant had made up special to accommodate the tug and hack windshields. Check with Jim Bryant. He is in the states til Friday, then returning to Beijing.
Mike...
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Forum: Hacks
07-09-2010, 07:00 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,025
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Forum: Hacks
07-09-2010, 05:52 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 3,299
"stolen technology"
A Vasiliev, You should know better. Why people cling to the idea that Russia "stole" BMW technolgy just baffles me.
Some time before WWII, Russia knew it was going to war but had no light vehicle...
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Forum: Hacks
06-05-2010, 11:15 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,289
Ural?
Looks like a K750 Dnepr.
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Forum: Hacks
05-25-2010, 05:08 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,639
750 MG/Dnepr
There are several R100 powered Dneprs about. No power problems. Of the three commie bikes (Dnepr, Chang, Ural), the Dnepr has the most robust running gear. The caveat is that the new Urals (2007 and...
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Forum: Hacks
05-24-2010, 07:54 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,639
MG/Dnepr conversion
Other than it would be an unusual swap, the power won't be a problem. I had a 2wd Dnepr with a 800cc BMW motor. I rode the wheels off it. The Dnepr transmission will handle the power no problem. If...
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Forum: Hacks
04-19-2010, 06:22 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,849
new Ural
GerryL,
You are not that far from V.T. Cycles in Poland, Maine. Give Bill a call. He is a straight shooter.
Mike Lydon
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Forum: Hacks
03-25-2010, 10:13 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 948
15" auto rear wheel for 85 K100
I'm in northern New England. Hoping to put a hack on my K bike. Need to know who has made an adapter for a 15x6 (or whatever) wheel and what wheel was used. My fabricator can make the adapter, just...
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Forum: Hacks
01-21-2010, 04:10 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 793
separate the men from the boys
Bill, from V.T. Cycles in Poland, ME (the local Ural dealer) is organising a winter Rally on the last weekend in February, at Range Pond State Park, in Poland, ME. It will be two nights and three...
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