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Your free international independant non-profit online collective for Soviet, Eastern Bloc, Russian, Ukrainian motorcycles and sidecars, the IZh, Ural, Dnepr, Voskhod, Minsk and others
 ATTENTION OF RIDERS! Greetings Directors! Hello to all! Tovarich!  This website is intended to provide as much information on these motorcycles as possible as an assistance for all owners since 02.02.2002 on the internet at MSN Groups and since 02.02.2009 here at Multiply
 celebrating 10 years on the internet 02.02.2012 the perfect photo sent in by Luke. thanks Luke!Please note all material copyright their respective owners. Nothing on this website may be copied, reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten, redistributed, stored electronically, or used otherwise without permission. © Copyright. All Rights Reserved. 2002-2012. If you have a copyright issue please email jd@biker.ee
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  | Da short notepad ~ quick questions quick replies or just say hello | |
 | Hi JD Happy Birthday b Cossman
very proud wife you have to , on a guy like you
Keep up the hard and very good work
It's not a hobby but a lifestyle!
thanks for it letting me in in this world of mates forever
Cheers I drink a cupple of beers and salute you and your wife !
You most have a good wife let you work on it evertime!best regards enno and annelies |
 | Hi All
I am sure that now she has all the knowledge she was looking for! Great website and beautiful poems!
Wishing her well on her "travel" and as the saying goes, we meet again, don't know when, don't know where.
Jan |
 | Sorry Catweazle, you'll just have to have another, and have one to Babz, don't know if she was in your contacts, but she's been in mine for many years now, it's a sad loss of a special lady. |
| It's always hard to get bad news, but we have lost one of our favourite ladies, good friend, online buddy, messenger contact. Babz [Barking Madonna] in the UK. I'd like to reprint this from Babz' site. Rest in Peace Babz.  From the birth of the dawn to the death of sunset,
From the full of the Moon to the Dark that we've met...
I feel there within me a rage & a storm,
But for those who I see I maintain my form...
Wherever I am, and with whom I shall be,
I become part of them; they become me.......
The start of the day brings me people to see,
And every which way there are changes in me,
For whoever I'm close to Their hearts become mine;
And whatever I do, Through me their souls shine...
Whatever I turn into, their thoughts direct;
With feelings that come from you, I cant select......
At the end of the evening, the angst feelings keep;
I sing as they sing and I weep as they weep...
For there is within me a conflict extreme;
I just wish to see that this is a dream...
For wherever I fall in the depths of the night;
With me come all on whom I've lain sight...
Wherever I am and on those who I see...
I become part of them, they become me......
That's me.Babz' website remains: http://barkingmadonna.multiply.com |
 | Darn, now I have to pour another shot glass, I'd already salute and emptied it !!
grtz Cat |
| Ehee! I was getting in a bit early, it's still a few days until 02.02.12, then I might even kick back with a shot of vodka. This site is a compilation of so many peoples experiences and knowledge, that's what's made it was what we have today. |
 | Yes Happy Birthday b Cozz. Building bikes and Building friendships. Great work JD, you should be proud. Cheers:) |
| Hi All
HAPPY BIRTHDAY bCOZZ and many happy returns!
Keep going JD, DO NOT give up for the next 40yrs to make it half a century::))
See you tomorrow
Jan |
| Jan! You have to paint it.. whether it's just a scale model or the real thing. As Juris once said to me, "No rust, no bust". And yes, I like David's Mustang too, that's a real classic. |
| Hi All,
Hey JD, the model looks great!! I can not be bothered to paint mine! And David, I think you made a right decision to change the HD for a Mustang Mach 1! Hope you have a lot of joy out of the car.
Tomorrow,JD.
Take care and save riding.
Jan |
| Hi Edward [ecurrent], greetings to Arizona! |
 | Greetings from Tucson, AZ |
| Eugene's on the ball, a "step threaded bolt", ie different thread on each end to suit, thats how they come anyway.
Mike, think my little DKW project will have to be the plain version, I think it will be ok without the "upgrade". |
 | Or simply drill your arm accurately to 10mm holes... |
| Solution is quite common and used in other cossacks when repairing: order or find a swap with double thickness bolt, 10mm one end , 8mm other. This is also used when a double nut bolt is torn out from Al alloy engine casing: you can cut bigger thread and screw in repair size bolt, e.g. if it were 10mm, cut 11 or 12 only at the point what should be screwed in(the rest of length be same diameter and other dimensions), a step threaded bolt this may be called also. I'd recommend this in Andy's case. Or replace new cover with old one if acceptable. |
| Hi Andy, I noticed the final drive bolts grew larger from the MT-10 to the MT-11 around 1990. I think the larger ones must be stronger and beefier. I've got the earlier smaller ones and they've been fine, but I reckon the more meat the better. Mind you, Ural these days have gone to just two studs... don't know why? Cheaper for 2 studs than four? If I had the option I'd go for four large studs. |
 | Hi All,
I've just bought a new final drive unit for my K-750, but the 4 studs which hold the unit onto the swinging arm are bigger (10mm) than the old unit (8mm). I assume at some point these studs were enlarged in the design - any ideas when this was?
What should I do? Swap the end-covers or drill the swinging arm?
Many thanks,
Andrew
PS. Just wanted to say that this site is superb! I would be totally lost without this wealth of information & knowledge.
Also, I must get one of those model M72s! |
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jdmt9 wrote on Jan 25, edited on Jan 25 Mike, you got me, I've ordered a 1/35th scale DKW NZ350, glutten for punishment I am. Actually I find model making calming, and sometimes more intricate than the real thing. 1/35th is quite small to get the detail right. My R12 did come with two sets of "chaps", one version holding a pig in the sidecar for dinner, but I thought I'd do this one just all bike, black and chrome. Did I mention I already have a whole shelf of 1/35th models, but the last one I did was over 30 years ago, so its good to pick up the knife, minitature files and size 1 brush again. One trick I picked up on was melting leftover plastic bits over a candle and thus making custom bits and pieces. Besides, this rain isnt going to ever end. |
| David [izh49] has posted some photos of his "two-piece axle" and rear "rubber cush drives", very interesting David, quite different to my old Voskhod's setup, similar yet different.   You can see more over on Davids site: http://izh49.multiply.com |
| Mike in NZ, re the scale models, congrats on getting yourself a Zvezda (Russian-made) 1/35th scale model of a Soviet M-72 with sidecar to build. That's the good news. I've been after an M-72 myself to add to my collection of models.  I hope you can send in a photo or two when it's finished :-) I have just spent the last 2 months painstakingly putting together another model from the same Zvezda lineup, a BMW R12 with sidecar!  here's some photos. I decided to go with black and chrome on this one instead of plain grey or cammo. Sorry for taking so long to reply, but I only put the finishing touches on it today (the handlebars and spare wheel), whew! at least it is done.     then there's this one, again by the Zvezda range, and M-72 with a cargo box. I wouldn't mind taking on one of these one either!  Good luck with the M-72 and take some photos! :-) |
| Hi Jaime [homer999], when I try to look at your photos at http://multiply.com/slideshow/homer999:photos:11 I get the message "jaime is sharing this album privately with his friends and family on Multiply". You will have to adjust your settings for that album to be viewed by "everyone" so that we can all see it. |
 | David, maybe the cush rubbers are close to, but not symetrical. My Voskhod has rubbers that aren't but it is obvious, and they can only go in one way.
I'm sure you'll outsmart it. Have fun. |
| Andrew, you are indeed wise. I like the talc powder idea. I will give that a try. I will post some pics of the whole assembly. It is different than anything I've seen before, a two piece rear axle( go figure). But maybe this is more common than I know. Thanks for the help. |
| Hi David, I've seen a couple of different cush drive designs. One where the sprocket 'hub' has it's own bearing onto the axle and another where the similar part is held onto a protruding part of the wheel hub and held there by a circlip - no bearing, just a bush as there is only a bit of jiggling, not rotation. I scored an old TS Suzuki with this latter type and it is real wobbly in this area so I'll be finding out all about it one day I guess.
If your bearings & axle are good and you reckon it's in the rubbers, maybe put talc powder or water on the driving lugs and when you slip it together you will see where the rubber is being contacted, and go from there. (Wear your 'glasses :-) ) You'll figure it out.
I'm changing truck tyres today - it'll be 40deg.C+ today - would certainly rather play with bike bits inside! The things we do! |
| Good point JD, I will inspect the condition and consistancies of the cush system today. It will be a great day to be in the garage, as it is minus 5 degrees and we recieved about 6 inches of snow. Maybe I will move to your neck of the woods, no snow and I could ride year round. That sounds good to me:) |
 | Some of our recent Blogs, Articles & Discussions | |
- Dirk and Jane's run for the Children - please read
- Mopeds from Riga
- Spare parts from Russia
- Treasures of the Urals
- IZH ~ A Race into Dead End
- Special offer to bCozz and RMOA Members
- Voshkhod 175 Poll
- 2011 Ural Motorcycle Sales
- need help, please.2nd try
- RMOA Members in Holland!
- Ural Motorcycles GmbH Spring 2011 Newsletter
- car alternator up date photos
- Oil comes out
- car alternator up date
- piston ring clearance - Ural vs Dnepr vs other stuff
- New Ural Retro Model hits Oz
- Piston to Bore Clearance for K750
- 2011 Calendar from Aneta in Poland
- Liquid-cooled Urals
- I own a ...
- piston to bore clearance - Ural 650
- Big help in connecting rods
- M72 basket case
- Retro motorcyles market and private sales in Russia (as seen on 30 Jan, 2011). "From Russia with love"
- For Sale: M-72 (UK)
- Long Lost, a message in from Anders in Sweden
- Another pop-quiz mystery machine from Andy
- The Machine from Yuri Shif
- Dnepr saddle
- Ural of Oz January 2011 newsletter
- IZH Jupiter 5 remake from moto ,apr, 2007
- Heather's Dnepr MT-9 rear shock absorber failure - both at once!
- Type plate
- Vodka
- Russian quisine
- Motocross Sidecars of Irbit
- Cautionary Tales for Spare Parts Buyers
- Big Mark's Dnepr Piston Failure
- Cylinder head
- Blue Wire Motorcycle
- Final Drive-Translation/Interpretation of Diagram
- MC-2000 graphite anti-friction coating
- To the News! Denis visits Australia!
- Ural "Snow Leopard" released
- Sovblock Superbike at the races
- Joe's Ural M63 Restoration
- Bike exif
- Russian role in WW2
- Pekar K 65 Carburettor Improvements
- Ural 650 camshafts
- From Aneta in Poland
- SCAM! VIRUS ALERT!
- Joe's Jupiter Restoration
- Ural Oil Pump
- Izh Jupiter 2 or 3 kickstarter
- Old rubber air ducts or pipes repair suggestion(advice taken from "MOTO" mag), moto.zr.ru
- Dodgy cam followers
- 1956 Zid K-55
- IZH Planeta Sport engine complete repair, step-by step, illustrated guide. Part two.
- IZH Planeta Sport engine complete repair, step-by step, with pictures. Part One.
- K-650 Owners Manual (English Version)
- Dnepr MT-9 Supplement (English Version)
- Dnepr MT-9 MT-10 Spare Parts Catalogue
- MT-9, MT-10 Repair Manual (English Version)
- car alternator
- To the News! Brother Sinelnik rows to India, then to Australia!
- Motobicycles in Russia
- 1946 Russian book "Motorcycles"
- Lang and Bev Kidby's Great Dnepr Adventure 2011
- The HORS breathes again!
- MV750 Rebuild
- Engine breathers which is which
 | The Workshop | |
 Hi everyone, Sorry that I haven't post earlier, no time, Now I hope that I'm doing it right. I'm busy with my bike,Ural IMZ-8.103-10, finally got some minutes, Somehow I think I've screwed it up. I'... more
| Troubleshooting-new section! thanks DavidF2 we will add to this :-) | |
 Pistons & Rings Ural Zentrale instructions for Schottle piston rings... more
| Tagged Content | |
 Stephan in France is making these high volume oil pumps. for sidevalve 750s and Urals (Note: NOT for OHV Dnepr!) He sent me these photos to post up. Stephan says: This pump delivers 165 liters instead of 60 hours of the original pump. It... more
| MC-2000 - Share your thoughts on this product from Russia | |
 Eugene sent this in, interesting! from Eugene: MC-2000 graphite anti-friction coating Have you heard of similar type(as I know this one was copied by rus. factory and is used successfully since 2002). I have used it myself (see my... more
| Featured article: Serious Blacks Chang Jiang project
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As I'm currently grounded I sold/px'd my K750 project off to a mate so he can get around this summer. I've been smitten by the sidevalve bug and I've always liked the lines of the CJ and it's brethren so it was an easy decision. I will put all... more
 | Photo Albums - show us your bikes, restoration, travels, etc | Jan 26, 2012 |
MT11 Neval Bobber
4 Photos, 3 comments
M-70 = 70 Years of IMZ-Ural
5 Photos, 3 comments
Australia: InauguRal Brymaroo Rally 2011
10 Photos, 1 comment
Irbit
16 Photos, 15 comments
Old Irbit Motor Factory
212 Photos, 5 comments
Kovrovs and Voskhods, ZID etc
110 Photos
Voskhod 1 1970
8 Photos, 14 comments
Dnepr K650 slow resurrection
101 Photos, 81 comments
pistons
6 Photos, 39 comments
Joe's Ural 650 Restoration
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The Wrong Way Round
1255 Photos, 6 comments
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 | Videos | Jan 11, 2012 |
 Polish Dnepr MT-9 1971r K-650 cylinder heads and later carbs rear shocks and exhausts
| Historical Information | |
 Mopeds from Riga Eugene has prepared another article for us, this time on the Riga motorworks. Many thanks Eugene! Mopeds from Riga became first step into motocycle life for many boys of the USSR, unfortunately with its collapse the... more
| | our Timeline is back! | |
 The timeline has been resurrected from the ashes of our old MSN Group, its also had a bit of an udpate :-) sorry its taken me so long to get this page back up, I have just been plodding through the old site and do a bit... more
 | Recipes | Aug 12, 2011 |
 Kharcho from Eugene R Kharcho (4 portions , georgian quisine soup) - home cooking recipes continue it is very tasty and has always been enjoyed here Eugene
| Dealers/Spares/Services (we do not necessarily endorse any of these, you have to make your own enquiries) | |
 | Links | Dec 18, 2011 |
 | Marketplace for Bikes and Parts: For Sale / Wanted Ads | Jan 5, 2012 |
 I spotted this PS for sale. I have no connection with the seller, but it's a tidy looking bike. Can't be sure about it being only one of three in the whole of North America? http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-motorcycles-street-cruisers-... more
 | What's On, Rallies, Bike Shows - got a rally coming up? put it in here | |
| Site Office | |
| | | "The Wrong Way Round" | |
 Woollee gave me a DVD of more photos of their trip to Siberia. Duncan, Fred, Arthur and Woollee got up to all sorts of mischief as you will see. Arthur took most of the photos, and yes Woollee, I've left out the nude n rude pics as requested :-)... more
| Kirill's UnReAL Adventure | |
 Kirill and two mates are about to pick up their adventiure where they left off. Hopefully the bikes are still where they left them! They are due to arrive in Moscow on 1st July 2011. You can follow their travels on... more
 | Sounds, Music, wav files, bike noise | |
| Historical Info - this section is under re-construction | |
 | Technical Publications, Reviews, Books | Jan 25, 2011 |
 "Driving motorcycle in complex environment" Published by DOSAAF, Moscow. 1973 Softbound, 96 pages, in Russian, no ISBN number Good little book with illustrations Many thanks to Eugener R for translating the title Eugene adds: Do... more
| Vladimir Yarets has finished his World Tour | |
 22 May 2011 Yarets Vladimir Alekseyevich in Madrid Spain He began he's trip around the world in 2000.He left he's country,Belarus,11 years ago and he want to enter in guiness record book as the only deaf-mute that make a trip on a motorcycle... more
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