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Soviet motorcycle restoration

Started by pdxfj, January 02, 2021, 01:05:49 PM

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pdxfj

January 02, 2021, 01:05:49 PM
Came across this video and it's quite impressive.  All old school techniques. 

1969 Ural

https://youtu.be/y8HEZ-x4-_w



red

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January 02, 2021, 05:19:40 PM
Quote from: pdxfj on January 02, 2021, 01:05:49 PMCame across this video and it's quite impressive.  All old school techniques.  1969 Ural
https://youtu.be/y8HEZ-x4-_w
pdxfj,

One of the crew on another Yamaha bike forum mentioned there was a forum/website for these bikes, Soviet Steeds.  Could be a good source for parts and procedures there.
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Cheers,
Red
P.S. Life is too short, and health is too valuable, to ride on cheap parade-duty tires.

JPaganel

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January 03, 2021, 01:42:44 PM
That thing didn't look that good when it rolled off the IMZ production floor... :D


But yeah. Dude does good work.  Wish I had his time and clean shop...

1993 FJ1200 ABS

1984 FJ600, up on blocks

1986 FJ1200, flaming wreck, repaired and sold
1986 FJ1200, repaired, ridden, sold


I don't want a pickle
I just want to ride my motorcicle

movenon

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January 03, 2021, 11:51:54 PM
Hats off to this guy ! I can't even imagine. Excellent video work also. 
Life isn't about having the best, but about making the best of what you have...

1990 FJ 1200

Mike 86 in San Dimas

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January 16, 2021, 05:10:10 PM
Enjoyed that. Maybe after he sells the bike he can swing an air compressor.
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