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Soviet motorcycle restoration
« on: 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
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Re: Soviet motorcycle restoration
« Reply #1 on: January 02, 2021, 05:19:40 PM »
Quote from: pdxfj on 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
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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Re: Soviet motorcycle restoration
« Reply #2 on: January 03, 2021, 01:42:44 PM »
That thing didn't look that good when it rolled off the IMZ production floor... Cheesy


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

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« Reply #3 on: January 03, 2021, 11:51:54 PM »
Hats off to this guy ! I can't even imagine. Excellent video work also. 
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Re: Soviet motorcycle restoration
« Reply #4 on: 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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