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Forum: Other Brands 05-04-2024, 06:41 PM
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Posted By cheesy
Things are looking up. Not only was I able to...

Things are looking up. Not only was I able to kick start the RPOC today, I did it twice. I rode through the subdivision and was able to go through the gears, up and down, with no ankle pain.:D

As...
Forum: Other Brands 03-20-2024, 01:26 PM
Replies: 673
Views: 124,880
Posted By cheesy
Six months since I ordered my new front hub and...

Six months since I ordered my new front hub and five months since I ordered the reaction arm bushings. It's bad news, good news, bad news. Bad news, hubs are still on back order. Good news, the...
Forum: Other Brands 02-06-2024, 12:21 PM
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Views: 124,880
Posted By cheesy
In an effort not to be one of those retired guys...

In an effort not to be one of those retired guys that die in his easy chair, I rejoined a bicycle and ski club that I belonged to in the 80's. Because it's kind of crappy weather for old coots to...
Forum: Other Brands 02-05-2024, 07:26 AM
Replies: 673
Views: 124,880
Posted By cheesy
You were looking over my shoulder? I don't...

You were looking over my shoulder?

I don't need to throw the offending part, it just shoots out from the tweezers.
Forum: Other Brands 02-04-2024, 09:56 AM
Replies: 673
Views: 124,880
Posted By cheesy
Have you ever started a project and, several...

Have you ever started a project and, several hours into it, you start to think, "WTF was I thinking?".

Behold, a model of the original Ural, the M72.
https://i.imgur.com/y9QqnkDl.jpg...
Forum: Other Brands 12-29-2023, 12:44 PM
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Views: 124,880
Posted By cheesy
:lmao:

:lmao:
Forum: Other Brands 12-28-2023, 02:37 PM
Replies: 673
Views: 124,880
Posted By cheesy
Thanks, 2LZ. Just like Chinariders, ya...

Thanks, 2LZ.

Just like Chinariders, ya gotta do what ya gotta do if you can't get parts and ya wanna ride.:tup:
Forum: Other Brands 12-27-2023, 03:38 PM
Replies: 673
Views: 124,880
Posted By cheesy
Tomorrow will be two months since I ordered the...

Tomorrow will be two months since I ordered the replacement hub. About a month since i ordered the reaction arm bushings. I went for an hour ride on Christmas day and had the bearings come loose in...
Forum: Other Brands 12-21-2023, 03:16 PM
Replies: 673
Views: 124,880
Posted By cheesy
:lmao: Thanks, 2LZ. Your bike is a dream...

:lmao: Thanks, 2LZ.

Your bike is a dream compared to that #@%*@%$& Triumph Tiger Cub my brother had.
Forum: Other Brands 12-21-2023, 07:39 AM
Replies: 673
Views: 124,880
Posted By cheesy
I've been pretty pleased with how Arpok has been...

I've been pretty pleased with how Arpok has been running. One kick and away we go.

There have been a couple electrical issues caused mainly by being 16 years old along with being ridden hard and...
Forum: Other Brands 12-08-2023, 06:19 PM
Replies: 673
Views: 124,880
Posted By cheesy
https://i.imgur.com/DC0zA6sl.jpg Hauled a...

https://i.imgur.com/DC0zA6sl.jpg

Hauled a case of Christmas cheer to my favorite bicycle shop with the rusty sleigh today. Got a project 3 speed bicycle in return.
Forum: Other Brands 11-03-2023, 06:21 PM
Replies: 673
Views: 124,880
Posted By cheesy
So, one step forward, two steps back. At least...

So, one step forward, two steps back. At least until today.

I was having all sorts of issues with the right cylinder and thought that I may have effed something up. I did, kinda, but I got that...
Forum: Other Brands 10-28-2023, 08:49 AM
Replies: 673
Views: 124,880
Posted By cheesy
Hah. I'm just an old bald headed flat ass. ...

Hah. I'm just an old bald headed flat ass.

The first 10 were with the key off, just to get some oil moving around. I was getting a bit miffed, though, that it took that many kicks to get it going....
Forum: Other Brands 10-27-2023, 09:37 PM
Replies: 673
Views: 124,880
Posted By cheesy
We were mostly successful. Ran about 5 miles to...

We were mostly successful. Ran about 5 miles to seat the rings. A lot more giddyup. I think it could beat the DeSoto now.

I'll re-torque the heads and readjust the valves in the morning.

Three...
Forum: Other Brands 10-26-2023, 09:06 PM
Replies: 673
Views: 124,880
Posted By cheesy
All back together, save for the new boot. As a...

All back together, save for the new boot. As a plus, no left over parts.:)

I didn't bother firing it up, that's for tomorrow. I will say that my knee has noticed a marked increase in compression...
Forum: Other Brands 10-25-2023, 10:43 AM
Replies: 673
Views: 124,880
Posted By cheesy
The throttle cables were a pain in the butt. At...

The throttle cables were a pain in the butt. At least that's done. Everything else; carbs, exhaust, and fuel tank are back on. Just waiting on the damn boot that now won't be here until Friday.
Forum: Other Brands 10-24-2023, 09:51 AM
Replies: 673
Views: 124,880
Posted By cheesy
My preference is a good single malt or dark rum,...

My preference is a good single malt or dark rum, but point taken.:tup:
Forum: Other Brands 10-23-2023, 05:24 PM
Replies: 673
Views: 124,880
Posted By cheesy
Success, I think. Tacked. ...

Success, I think.

Tacked.
https://i.imgur.com/OUGDeYQl.jpg

I didn't take pics of the process because that meant repeatedly taking off my gloves.

I tacked, gouged to the center between the...
Forum: Other Brands 10-23-2023, 10:31 AM
Replies: 673
Views: 124,880
Posted By cheesy
No reverse and no 2wd.

No reverse and no 2wd.
Forum: Other Brands 10-23-2023, 07:27 AM
Replies: 673
Views: 124,880
Posted By cheesy
First thing out of her mouth after the excitement...

First thing out of her mouth after the excitement was, "You just got a new truck, you can't get a new motorcycle." That hadn't crossed my mind at the time, though I wanted to say that I have a new...
Forum: Other Brands 10-20-2023, 03:07 PM
Replies: 673
Views: 124,880
Posted By cheesy
Well, if this ain't a kick in the nuts. ...

Well, if this ain't a kick in the nuts.
https://i.imgur.com/YfNWPcal.jpg

The rear ball support snapped off of the motorcycle frame. It got my heart pumping when it let go. I was leaning the bike...
Forum: Other Brands 10-16-2023, 08:45 PM
Replies: 673
Views: 124,880
Posted By cheesy
It’s cold in Illannoy, too. Gotta consider the...

It’s cold in Illannoy, too. Gotta consider the shrinkage.
Forum: Other Brands 10-16-2023, 06:01 PM
Replies: 673
Views: 124,880
Posted By cheesy
Nah. Too much of a PITA to hook it back up and...

Nah. Too much of a PITA to hook it back up and align. The square profile tires would suck, too.
Forum: Other Brands 10-16-2023, 07:57 AM
Replies: 673
Views: 124,880
Posted By cheesy
No implosion. Burned valves and lack of available...

No implosion. Burned valves and lack of available replacement parts for the 2007 engine. I did have over 38000 miles on it before this happened.

If grandson Owen hadn't had a hockey game...
Forum: Other Brands 10-15-2023, 02:44 PM
Replies: 673
Views: 124,880
Posted By cheesy
https://i.imgur.com/UO2g0j8l.jpg Heads are...

https://i.imgur.com/UO2g0j8l.jpg

Heads are on and torqued. The right side fought me like nobody's business. Hindsight being 20/20, I probably should have bought new pistons but... If this wasn't a...
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